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.

Be part of the next exciting growth stage of Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business long term.

The Opportunity

Northern Star Resources are seeking motivated and trade passionate individuals to join our Maintenance Teams as an Apprentice in 2025. Opportunities available for only residential in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area.

An apprenticeship is an exciting and challenging opportunity which allows you to take a first step towards learning and building a successful career in the business. Completing your apprenticeship with Northern Star will provide you with a platform to launch your career and emerge as a first-class tradesperson.

The Role

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, your primary focus as an Apprentice Boilermaker, will be to listen and learn from your experienced maintenance team, and to help ensure all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities are executed in a safe and efficient manner, and in compliance with all statutory and Northern Star standard requirements.

You will be required to actively contribute towards achieving the Company’s vision by demonstrating a clear commitment to the STARR core values.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of steel structures and components.
• Learn to interpret technical drawings and blueprints to understand project specifications.
• Perform welding, cutting, and shaping of metal materials using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Maintain and repair existing metal structures and plant equipment.
• Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Work under the supervision of experienced boilermakers to develop technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Participate in training sessions and complete required coursework for apprenticeship certification.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.

Qualifications Required

• Pre-apprenticeship or similar (desirable). 
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
• Minimum completion of year 12 or equivalent.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Ability to commit to 4 years apprenticeship

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Have a genuine passion and interest in the apprenticeship you are applying for. 
• Willing to work in different shifts and varying rosters. 
• Good communication skills with the ability to work within a team. 
• Self-motivated and consistently aim to deliver quality outcomes, with a strong focus on safety. 
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office etc.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive
• Short-term incentive bonus program
• Employee Share Plan programs
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Parental leave policy
• GoldSTARR 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.
• Paid Family Domestic Violence leave

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to local communities in which we operate. We recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

Please note that, it is essential requirement of this role for the candidate to reside or relocate to Perth/Kalgoorlie for the residential roles and hold unrestricted working rights.

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