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: Technical Services Manager

Work Location: Thunderbox Operations

Roster: 4 days on, 3 days off

What you can look forward to:

• The site champion for the development and driving the Life of Asset (LoA) execution.
• Manage external contractors and internal technical teams on delivering different level of studies, including feasibility for project approval.
• Assist the Mining Manager to develop the operational open pit and underground assets and associated activities to safely meet the company’s strategic goals.
• Identify business improvements, proposals of economic solutions, actions and execution.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets and timelines.
• Lead your team with purpose by driving annual planning cycles, fostering continuous performance growth through regular feedback, and actively supporting both individual and technical development.
• Responsible on the management of geotechnical and survey teams ensuring timely delivery of function outcome in delivering mining plan.
• Mining related technical advice as required

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Experience

• Competent user of Deswik packages (Sched, CAD, SO).
• Understanding of budgets and mining cost drivers.
• Strong understanding of underground and/ or open pit operations.
• Practical experience managing new projects ramp up and multi-site operations.
• Proven success in leading large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic mindset with sharp analytical skills. Ability to think ahead and switch between strategic and tactical priorities quickly.
• Ability to identify and frame complex issues and opportunities quickly, and bring to resolution with a solid framework.
• Deep working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act & Regulation. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.
• First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (desirable).
• WA Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency (desirable).

Attributes

Success in this role will be a high performing individual who proactively engage in safety processes and adherence to required controls. Actively monitors and promotes the STARR Core Values to facilitate continuous improvement, high quality work and the management of cost in line with business strategies. The team will develop a high level of skill, integrity and ownership developed through your active coaching, engagement and standard setting behaviour.

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. 

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