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.

Northern Star has a rewarding opportunity for an Environmental Advisor - Approvals & Closure at our Subiaco Corporate office working Monday to Friday on a permanent full time basis

Reporting to the Approvals and Closure Specialist, this position, will provide support managing environmental approvals for the KCGM operation. You will be supported by an experienced team and will be responsible for the development of approval applications and facilitating compliance with our legal obligations.

Here's what awaits you.

• Assist in the coordination of environmental approvals to ensure operational continuity of the operation.
• Prepare and review environmental approval applications, including MDCPs, Mine Closure Plans, Works Approvals, Native Vegetation Clearing Permits and Part IV referrals for a complex site.
• Champion environmental approvals processes and other environmental management systems (EMS).
• Provide support to internal stakeholders, including site teams, to ensure compliance with environmental approvals and statutory obligations is maintained.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including Government regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate technical studies required to support environmental approvals applications.
• Participate in sustainability and business improvements projects.

To thrive in this role, you'll need

Experience: Demonstrated 5–7 years of  experience in a similar role within the mining or resources sector, with a strong understanding of WA environmental, mining and heritage legislation, site‑based experience highly regarded, and proficiency in GIS (preferably ArcGIS Pro), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), technical programs, data systems and databases.

Qualifications: A tertiary qualification in an environment‑related field, WA “C” class Driver’s Licence and excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative and effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Passion For Growth: Success in this role will be driven by a high‑performing individual who leads by example and proactively champions our STARR Core Values, demonstrates flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, and can effectively multitask in a dynamic, outcome‑focused environment, supported by strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.  
•  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!