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 our role
Northern Star has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced Safety & Training Advisor to support and assist the Mining Team in the development, review, and delivery of Open Pit training and safety systems and standards programs at our Carosue Dam Operations.
Here’s what awaits you:
- Develop, implement, and maintain Open Pit operating procedures, standards and training manuals for mining equipment and operations
- Assist with the development and delivery of competency-based training and assessment for the Open Pit teams
- Coaching, mentoring and supporting Open Pit Supervision as required
- Complete all relevant training and assessment documentation accurately, correctly in a timely manner and maintained within INX InTuition
- Maintaining current industry knowledge and skills for Training and Assessing qualifications and hold any relevant current vocational competencies
- Liaising with the Open Pit Manager and relevant personnel to schedule Open Pit training and assessing activities
- Assist in the development and delivery of Safety & Training Toolbox presentations.
- Be proactively involved with continuous OHS improvements
- Ensure incidents are reported and investigated according to policy and statutory requirements.
- Facilitate and participate in incident investigations to establish root cause of incidents and determine corrective actions.
- Provide an advisory and supportive role to Department Heads in HSEC matters
- Conduct regular inspections and in-field observations to maintain a compliant, secure, and dynamic work environment.
- Delivering company and site relevant inductions when required
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
Experience: Previous experience working in a similar role, working in an open-pit mining environment, with strong skills in leadership mentoring and coaching. Strong understanding of the Workplace Health and Safety Act and Workplace Health and Safety (Mining) Regulations, including experience in incident investigations, auditing and workplace inspections.
Qualifications: Certificate IV Training & Assessment – TAE40116 or higher, Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety - BSB41419 or higher, Current Australian C - Class Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate
Passion for growth: Genuine passion for the Australian gold mining industry with well-developed organisational and communication skills
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!