Asset Manager

Ready to expand on your professional journey with Northern Star Resources (NSR)? As an ASX-50 global-scale gold miner, we have significant operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for career advancement and professional development, we stand proudly as Australia’s premier gold employer.

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At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect & 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 growth and continued success.

The Open Pits Department at NSR currently has a newly created opportunity for a highly experienced Asset Manager to join the team, working at our Subiaco based Corporate Office, on a permanent and full-time basis.

Reporting to the General Manager – Open Pits, this key senior opportunity is responsible for the effective management, planning, optimisation, and lifecycle tracking of all heavy mining equipment assets across NSR Open Pit Mining Operations. This role ensures maximum availability, reliability, and cost-efficiency of equipment while maintaining compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.

Here is what awaits you.

Asset Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement asset management strategies for heavy mining equipment (HME), including haul trucks, excavators, dozers, loaders, and drills.
• Oversee lifecycle management, including acquisition, commissioning, utilization, maintenance, and disposal.
• Prepare annual budgets and long-term capital plans for equipment fleets.

Fleet Performance & Optimization

• Monitor equipment utilization, performance, downtime, and costs using data analytics and fleet management systems.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment availability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Benchmark performance against industry standards and internal KPIs.
• Act as the key escalation point for operational equipment issues, including overloads, haul road condition, and operator abuse alarms, ensuring they are escalated to the appropriate operational teams for investigation and management

Maintenance & Reliability Coordination

• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment is serviced and maintained according to OEM guidelines and operational needs.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Support root cause analysis and reliability-centred maintenance efforts.
• Review and approve risk-assessed maintenance strategies that deviate from OEM baselines were justified, ensuring they deliver improved lifecycle value and reduced cost per hour while maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Work with procurement and supply chain teams to source equipment, parts, and service contracts.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, equipment dealers, and service providers.
• Review equipment specifications and make recommendations for procurement or replacement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and governance lead for strategic maintenance and asset management suppliers, ensuring their plans, rebuild schedules, and services align with company strategies and standards.
• Review supplier performance against contract KPIs and SLAs, validate compliance to technical scope, and provide final sign-off on any back chargeable costs, including damage claims or contractually recoverable costs.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all HME is operated and maintained in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate asset records, maintenance history, and cost data in CMMS and ERP systems.
• Generate regular reports on equipment health, costs, utilization, and forecasts for senior management.

To thrive in this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Hold a Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Asset Management, or a relevant equivalent.
• Certification in Asset Management (e.g., IAM, ISO 55000) is desirable.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in asset or fleet management, preferably within the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong understanding of mining equipment operation, maintenance, and lifecycle costing.
• Proficiency in asset management software, CMMS (e.g., SAP, Pronto), and fleet monitoring systems.
• Technical knowledge & expertise of HME.
• Cost and performance optimisation.
• Safety and compliance awareness.

Passion for Growth:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence effectively, lead from the front and drive successful outcomes on a consistent basis.

• Excellent communication & people skills, with outstanding stakeholder management.
• Strong computer literacy skills, with proficiency across the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Data driven & solutions focused; you can think strategically & outside the box to ensure quality & successful outcomes are consistently delivered.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills.
• You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain composed & deliver under pressure.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• Heavily subsidised top-cover Health Insurance through GU Health.
• A quarterly Gold Price Variable Bonus.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.

• Our GoldSTARR program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses 

• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.

Eligibility.

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirming you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.    

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who foster an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce.  

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application.