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.

Applications for our 2025/26 Summer Vacation Program are now open!

Begin your career in mining with Australia’s largest gold producer and discover your golden potential with Northern Star.

Our Vacation Program opportunities run over the 12-week summer break and have been designed to equip you with practical hands-on experience where you can put your studies into real-life scenarios. You will be an integral part of the team contributing to the Northern Star success story and our portfolio of world class projects.

As a Northern Star Vacation Student, you will learn from some of the best in the industry. We provide site-based placements with both Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) and residential options across multiple operations on offer. All our Vacation Students have the option to choose their own adventure – you will have the ability to pick between various different mining methods such as Open Pit, Underground and Exploration.

If you are a second or penultimate year student studying Geotechnical Engineering with a keen interest to work in the mining industry and would like to build a career that’s as rewarding as it is impactful  - We strongly encourage you to apply.


Here’s what awaits you:

• Paid first-hand practical work experience at multiple sites with residential and FIFO roles on offer
• Choose between Underground, Open Pit or Exploration opportunities
• Professional mentoring from industry leading mining experts
• A fast-tracked pathway to our Graduate Program once you complete your studies
• Opportunities for ongoing employment throughout the year

Our Recruitment Process
You can start the process by submitting your resume online through our Graduate & Vacation Student Careers page. From there, your application will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with Managers from the relevant departments. If you are successful, a member of our Future Talent team will be in touch to organise your pre-employment checks before beginning the onboarding process.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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!