Senior Mining Engineer - Planning

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.

Building on the ongoing success of our business growth strategy and succession plan, our Jundee operations are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer. This role offers a long-term and fulfilling to lead our short and mid-term planning department, featuring the convenience of back-to-back 8:6 roster. Be a part of our journey towards sustained excellence.

What you can look forward to:

• Undertake all planning activities incorporating short and mid-term planning requirements.
• Oversee and review all mine designs developed within the Planning Department.
• Oversee all mine design from initial long-term plans through to final Mine Planning Approvals (MPA).
• Update all mining costs quarterly, in line with actuals on a 12-month rolling average.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly forecasts and mining schedules.
• Produce and deliver quarterly mining forecast physicals.
• Oversee monthly and weekly mining schedules ensuring forecasts are set out to achieve mining budget.
• Produce and deliver 13-week mill schedules.
• Capital project execution.
• Explore alternate mining methods that may have the potential to reduce operating costs.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring

Expertise and Accomplishments:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
• Practical production and planning experience in mechanised hard-rock underground mining, preferably with exposure to highly productive narrow vein mining
• WA First Class Mine Managers Certificate (desirable)
• Competent user of Deswik packages (Sched, CAD, SO, MDM)
• Demonstrated understanding of developing operationally ready mine designs and schedules and managing engineering workflows

Attributes:

Success in this role requires a proactive, high-performing individual who engages in safety processes, builds meaningful relationships with stakeholders, fosters a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment focused on maintenance and preventative advancements. They actively promote the STARR Core Values, ensuring continuous improvement, high-quality work, and cost management aligned with business strategies. The team will excel through active coaching and engagement, fostering skill, integrity, and ownership.

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.

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