Organisational Development Advisor

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.

Currently our People & Culture Department has a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and experienced Organisational Development (OD) Advisor to join our Corporate Office located in Subiaco.

The OD Advisor will support implementation of Culture & Capability initiatives that build leadership effectiveness, uplift capability and enable sustained behaviour change across Northern Star’s operations. This role translates enterprise programs into practical, locally embedded actions through facilitation, leader support, coaching and behaviour‑change enablement. The role will focus on execution, adoption and local ownership, ensuring delivery remains aligned with strategic priorities and our STARR Core Values.

Here is what awaits you.

• Drive, assist and/or support the delivery of programs in the Organisational Development remit
• Collaborate and engage across the business and with key stakeholders to support a psychologically healthy and safe culture, engage and grow our people, using evidence-based programs.
• Deliver site/functional initiatives across the employee lifecycle, including culture surveys, talent management, performance and development, facilitation, training, succession planning, employee engagement programs and communications.
• Conduct needs analyses to understand Organisational Development requirements, and deliver practical, effective and relevant solutions that support our teams.
• Understand, interpret and communicate data sets and reports to stakeholders and facilitate practical next steps and actions for implementation.
• Contribute to the development and the delivery of employee engagement metrics, including pulse checks and surveys.
• Support leader capability uplift, leveraging Mental Health, Leadership Learning and Development and Employee Engagement initiatives.
• Deliver concise, accessible communication tailored to frontline, operational and corporate audiences, using appropriate channels and mediums (to maximise engagement and impact).
• Regular travel to site as required to support facilitation, leader engagement and implementation of activities. 

To thrive in this role, you will need.

Experience: 

• Experience in organisational development, leadership development, human resources, learning and development or another relevant field.
• Experience supporting and delivering OD initiatives, backed by knowledge of OD frameworks, behaviour change and leadership development.
• Evidence of supporting cultural and behavioural change within operational environments. A sound understanding of psychological and psychosocial health and safety principles.
• Experience facilitating workshops and coaching senior leaders and frontline supervisors will be viewed favourably.

Qualifications:

• A Tertiary Qualification in Human Resources, Organisational Psychology or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint).
• Power BI and HR data analysis skills would be advantageous.

Passion for Growth:

Communicates clearly and with influence, tailoring messages and actively listening to engage diverse stakeholders. Builds trusted, collaborative relationships and adapts quickly to changing priorities. Demonstrates sound judgement and sensitivity in complex situations, staying confident in ambiguity and providing practical, solutions-focused guidance through change, with a proactive mindset focused on improving outcomes and creating value.

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.

• Company subsidised top-cover Health Insurance through GU Health.

• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus Program.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

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.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!