Safety & Training 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 Safety & Training 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 oversee the set-up of all management plans, training proficiency & HSEQ across the department, ensuring the developed approach is scalable, maintainable & replicable. Once operating, the focus will shift to improving, supporting & communicating compliance to WHS Acts & Regulations, and improving capability on NSR’s open pit projects.

Here is what awaits you.

• Continue the development and proactive use of the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Apply a risk based appraoch to lead the development and implementation of fit for purpose systems, processes and controls for the OPEN PITS department
• Provide continuous support, guidance and direction to personnel and contractors for all safety requirements
• Work strategically with internal stakeholders to ensure workforce and systems are in place aligned to contract timing.
• Develop sound partnerships with contractor safety personnel
• Actively participate in major project planning to ensure safety plans reflect the completeness and integrity required

To thrive in this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Hold a recognised Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Ideally be Lead Auditor accredited, with a Diploma in OHS & a Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment.
• Possess a sound understanding of barrier/failed defence type risk management processes (iCAM/ Bow Tie).
• Demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of Safety Management Systems on site.
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills and be able to demonstrate your ability to provide safety support to leaders to enable movement beyond compliance.
• Ability to lead Health, Safety and Training teams in a dynamic environment.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety or a related field
• Have a thorough understanding of the operational training requirements that support the mining operations.
• Demonstrated experience in open pit mine operations
• Sound knowledge of The Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and The Work Health Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022.

Passion for Growth:

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to influence effectively, as well as drive successful outcomes & manage change across your portfolio.

• Excellent communication & people skills, with outstanding stakeholder management.
• Solutions focused; you can think strategically & outside the box to ensure quality & successful outcomes are consistently delivered.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills.
• Strong computer skills & literacy.
• You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic & outcomes focused environment.

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.