Mining Supervisor

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.

About the opportunity:

Northern Star has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Mining Shift Supervisor to ensure the safe and productive running a mining crew as outlined by the mine plan under the direction from the mining superintendent at our world-class Carosue Dam Operations. This opportunity is offered on a 15:13 (8 days, 7 nights) roster and is permanent job opportunity. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Supervising and coordinating surface mining activities of workers engaged in surface mining
• Ensuring continuous open pit production in order to supply site processing plant with ore requirements
• Providing a concise and informative PSI meeting each shift
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and company HSEC standards and procedures
• Working closely with the safety reps and operators to lead a proactive approach to safety
• Populating accurate and timely daily production
• Optimising resources to best achieve an efficient production outcome in line with targets
• Ongoing feedback and direction to operators with regard to training and career progression, including disciplinary action when required
• Liaise and plan with drill and blast crews to ensure schedules are achieved

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience: 10+ years experience in a mining environment with a minimum 5 years’ experience operating frontline mining equipment. Demonstrated leadership capabilities also essential.
• Qualification: Current Australian C - Class Drivers Licence and interest in obtaining a restricted QM ticket of competency
• Passion for growth: Genuine passion for the Australian gold mining industry with high regard for safety

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

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!