Geotechnical Engineer

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: Geotechnical Engineer - Underground

Work Location: Carosue Dam Operations (CDO)

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off   

Principal Accountabilities:

• Underground and surface inspections in response to geotechnical hazard reports or other requests.
• Maintenance of geotechnical hazard reporting and QA/QC systems.
• Data collection and analysis of information from instrumentation, monitoring systems and underground and surface inspection records.
• Provide geotechnical support and assistance to the operation, ensuring that the operation complies with all the relevant company and statutory requirements.
• Provide geotechnical input to the mine design and scheduling process.
• Design the ground support and monitor its performance.
• Conduct geotechnical mapping of underground and surface excavations.
• Provide support with maintaining the seismic system.
• Provide support with seismic data processing, analysis & reporting.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

• Practical knowledge of rock mechanics, tunnelling, surface excavations or mining engineering.
• Familiar with the Seismic System & Software Suite.
• Familiar with Map3D & Phase2 Numerical Modelling softwares.
• Familiar with Dips & Unwedge Geotechnical software.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Current “C” Class Western Australian driver’s licence.

Attribute:

• Ability to hold themselves and other accountable to their roles and responsibilities.
• Ability to work cross-function and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Challenge the norm to improve procedures and practices with a focus for continuous improvement.

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.

Ready for a change? E-mail your CV to Kevin Nguyen at knguyen@nsrltd.com for a confidential conversation OR click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.