Human Resources Advisor – TBO

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Human Resources professional to join the site-based HR team at our Thunderbox Operations in the Northern Goldfields. This permanent and full-time opportunity will work an ongoing 8 & 6 roster, flying in / out of Perth.

Reporting to the HR Superintendent, this role will provide a genuine opportunity to learn and further develop your career, working alongside experienced and passionate industry professionals in a dynamic and outcome focused environment.

What you can look forward to:

• Provide thorough advice and support to leaders on employment and industrial relations matters.
• Partner with site leadership teams to drive employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Be the primary point of contact for employee and manager HR and payroll enquiries, monitoring and responding promptly to the centralised inbox.
• Support employee investigations and issue resolution using a proactive, risk-based approach.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage employee contract variations, site transfers, and HR data integrity to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

• With support, facilitate leadership development programs and deliver HR-related training and presentations.

Where you’ll add value:

• Experience in a similar HR role, ideally within the resources sector.
• Experience working FIFO at a remote site location would be highly regarded.
• Excellent communication & people skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate & influence across all levels of site stakeholders.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills & an excellent attention to detail.
• Solutions focused, you possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills & thrive in a dynamic & outcomes focused environment.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality & professionalism at all times.

Qualifications / Technical:

• Hold a Tertiary Qualification in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Strong computer skills & literacy across the MS Office Suite, ideally with experience using SAP Success Factors or similar HRIS.
• A solid working knowledge of HR ‘best practice’, with a sound understanding of current legislation, including; the Fair Work Act 2009, National Employment Standards (NES), the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2011 and anti-discrimination legislation.
• A sufficient understanding of employee relations and industrial relations as well as enterprise agreement/award interpretation.
• Hold a valid ‘C class’ Drivers Licence.

Our people, your benefits:

• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%.
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.

• Employee share plan programs, with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.
• Five weeks annual leave for site–based employees.

Our Yandal Production Centre

Our Yandal Production Centre brings together the established operations of Jundee, Thunderbox and Bronzewing. Featuring expansive underground and open pit mines within a technically diverse environment, our Yandal Production Centre offers stability, career development, and cross-site collaboration.

About Northern Star Resources.

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business. 

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!