Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory 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 Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulates 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.

Position: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Thunderbox Operations

Roster: 8:6 – FIFO ex Perth

What you can look forward to:

• Provide geotechnical support and support with key project work.
• Propose safe and efficient mining plans to key site personnel.
• Development of departmental systems, processes, and procedures.
• Review and update Ground Control Management Plan/s (GCMP).
• Carry out geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments and make geotechnical recommendations.
• Investigate geotechnical occurrences and issues and make recommendations for solutions.
• Look for, assess and implement Business Improvement opportunities.
• Engage with site personnel on a regular basis to determine specialist geotechnical requirements.
• Provide support, guidance and professional development opportunities to Geotechnical Engineer/s.
• Prepare month-end reports documenting key activities/issues occurring in the month for submission.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring

Expertise and Accomplishments:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Geology.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the mining industry.
• Sound practical application of geotechnical knowledge.
• Clear understanding of regulatory requirements for open cut and underground mines.
• Working knowledge of various mining methods, both surface and underground (e.g. long hole open stoping, jumbo stoping and underground backfill systems.)
• Exposure to mine auditing and assessment techniques.
• Computer literacy - Deswik, Map3D Numerical Modelling Software, Rocscience Software Suite Phase2, Dips & Unwedge and Microsoft Office.
• Strong report writing skills.

Attributes:

Success in this role will come from your skills in accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships, along with your passion for challenging the norm to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

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.

At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us. 

Sounds ideal? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at knguyen@nsrltd.com OR click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.