Operations 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.

Interested? Your journey starts here..

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 Operations 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 role will organise, direct, control and coordinate the provisions of services and personnel required to fulfil the necessary financial planning, forecasting and monitoring aspects of all open pit operations across NSR. 

Here is what awaits you.

• Effective management of commercial arrangements for the business unit including contracts, sub-contractor management, forecasts & budgets.
• Provide commercial direction and collaborative leadership to ensure the achievement of operational management goals guided by our STARR Core Values and Purpose.
• Develop and drive clear project outcomes and deliverables with stakeholders, both onsite, with counterparts and corporate teams.
• Set and drive a psychologically healthy and safe culture in project teams that supports our STARR Core Values and Purpose.
• Monitor, manage and respond to changing regulatory, safety, operational, environmental, requirements collaboratively with NSR clients, in order to meet NSR and OPEN PITS goals.
• Provide onsite and in person mentoring support and coaching to both project and non-project teams as required. 

To thrive in this role.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• A Tertiary Qualification in Commerce or Engineering.
• 15+ years of mining experience, preferably open pit, but conversant with all methods of mining and with a sound knowledge of relevant legislations.
• Extensive Project & Contract Management experience, with the ability to understand & interpret technical & contractual documentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, across both mining & maintenance contracts.
• Commercially astute, with a sound knowledge of financial & accounting processes.
• A solid understanding of QA/QC processes & requirements.

Passion for Growth:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence, drive successful outcomes & manage change through the organisation.
• Excellent communication & people skills, with outstanding stakeholder management.
• Strong computer literacy skills, with proficiency across the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Solutions focused; you can think strategically & outside the box to achieve successful outcomes.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills.
• You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to consistently 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, by clicking the yellow 'Apply Now' button.