Health & Safety Opportunities

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

Northern Star Resources currently has multiple opportunities for experienced Health & Safety Professionals to join us at one of our remote WA sites, on an 8 days on / 6 days off, FIFO roster out of Perth.

Here is what awaits you.

These key roles will drive site safety performance and help lead and champion a visible and proactive safety culture across risk management, incident investigations, WHS compliance, safety system optimisation, training delivery and contractor engagement.

Opportunities available include:

  • Health & Safety Advisors
  • Senior Health & Safety Advisors
  • Health & Safety Superintendents

 

To thrive in this role, you will need.

Experience:  Demonstrated experience in a similar Health & Safety role within a remote mine site environment, preferably open pit, processing or underground, with strong emergency management capability and a sound knowledge of state and federal legislation.

Qualifications: You will hold a Certificate IV or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, a current Australian C - Class Drivers Licence and a Senior First Aid Certificate, along with a genuine passion for safety within the mining industry.

Passion for Growth: Success in these key roles will come from a high-performing individual who leads by example and proactively champions our STARR Core Values. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to always maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Through your visibility, engagement and active coaching, you will work as part of a close knit team who operate with a high level of skill, integrity, drive and output.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

  • Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.  
  • Five weeks annual leave for site-based roles.
  • A quarterly Short-term Incentive Bonus Program.
  • An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
  • Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
  • Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
  • Gold standard parental leave policy.
  • Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Eligibility.

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.  

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!