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 highly 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. The 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 (these may be at enterprise, regional, site or functional levels).
• Collaborate and engage across the business and key stakeholders to support a psychologically healthy and safe culture, engage and grow our people, using evidence-based programs.
• Provide internal consultancy to support leaders and their teams.
• Deliver site/functional programs across the employee lifecycle, including culture surveys, talent management, facilitation, training, succession planning, employee engagement programs and communications.
• Undertake needs analysis for our business at both a site and organisational level in relation to Organisational Development and provide relevant, effective and practical solutions for 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 clear communication across all levels, using appropriate channels and mediums.
• Travel to sites as required to support facilitation, leader engagement and implementation of activities.

To thrive in this role, you will need.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role, with extensive experience in organisational development, leadership development, human resources, learning and development or another relevant field.
• Knowledge of and experience in supporting, executing and evaluating organisational development initiatives and programs to positively influence workforce engagement and culture.
• Evidence of supporting cultural and behavioural change within operational environments.
• A sound understanding of psychological and psychosocial health and safety principles.
• Knowledge of OD frameworks, behaviour change methodologies, or leadership development practices, along with facilitation and coaching capability across senior leaders and frontline supervisors would be highly regarded.

Qualifications:

• A Tertiary Qualification in Human Resources or equivalent.
• 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, using tailored messages and active listening to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships, fostering trust, collaboration and constructive dialogue across sites, teams and functions.
• Adapts effectively to changing priorities and environments, adjusting approach and support to meet organisational and operational needs.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, sound judgement and sensitivity when navigating complex or sensitive situations.
• Navigates ambiguity with confidence, drawing on business context and situational cues to offer balanced, solutions focused guidance during periods of change.
• Approaches work with a proactive, positive mindset, consistently looking for ways to enhance outcomes and create value for the business.

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!