Health & Safety Advisor

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.

Northern Star Resources currently has an opportunity for an experienced corporate Health & Safety Advisor to join the team at our Subiaco Corporate Office, on an initial 18-month-contract. The position will involve ad-hoc travel to site as & when required – approximately once or twice a month for a day or two at a time.

Reporting to the Superintendent – Safety, you will support the business strategy, by championing a ‘safety first‘ culture across the organisation. This key role will provide comprehensive guidance & support to the remote site safety teams, across health, safety, hygiene & the related systems, as well as advice to operational leaders in relation to site audits, inspections, WHS systems & incidents.

Here is what awaits you:

• Visibly drive, develop & champion a positive safety culture across the business, displaying a genuine passion for all facets of health & safety, and a clear commitment to mitigating risk of injury or harm across all NSR operations.
• Ensure site teams comply with the relevant regulations and continually develop the Safety Management System (SMS) to remain relevant to all Stakeholders.
• Provide continuous support, guidance and direction to employees and contractors for all safety & health requirements.
• Review with the Superintendent – Safety serious incident investigations to ensure adequate quality and remedial actions are effective and implemented correctly.
• Ensure all Corporate based employees complete relevant inductions.
• Participate in risk assessments of site work activities and conditions.
• Monitor the completion of recommendations & actions from incident investigations, inspections, & audits.
• Ensure all applicable statutory reports are completed in required timeframes.
• Coordinate and undertake corporate drug and alcohol testing and provide advice and support to site management in the implementation of OHS policies and procedures.

To thrive in this role:

With experience in a similar safety role within the resources sector, you have had the opportunity to work on site and possess a genuine passion & commitment for creating a work environment that prioritises the health, safety & wellbeing of its most important asset, its people.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Tertiary Qualification in Workplace Health & Safety or equivalent, along with a Lead Auditor Certification.
• Have a sound working knowledge & understanding of risk management processes, preferably ICAM.
• Solid computer literacy across the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as INX modules & applications.
• Experience engaging, influencing & building strong, functional relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Possess a sound working knowledge of the Mine Safety & Inspection Act & Regulations.

Passion for Growth:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Self-driven with the ability to collaborate effectively, you strive to achieve consistent success.
• Possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box & on your feet.

• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you multitask effectively, and are comfortable in a dynamic & outcome focused environment.
• You are comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing things through to completion, in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
• Very well organised with a keen attention to detail, you naturally look to mitigate & control potential risk.

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.
• 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, by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.