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.
We have a Senior Environmental Advisor opportunity awaiting you at our Hemi Development Project in the Pilbara. Reporting directly to the Environmental Superintendent, this role plays a pivotal part in ensuring environmental compliance and risk management across the site. Promising a rewarding and stable future, you will join a respected team on a family-friendly 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.
Key responsibilities in this position include:
- Ensure compliance with approvals, company policies and environmental legislation.
- Implement and update the Northern Star Environmental Management System (EMS) for new projects.
- Manage key site environmental risks, including land disturbance and water management.
- Analyse environmental data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct audits, inspections and oversee corrective actions.
- Prepare environmental approval documents and statutory reports.
- Support incident investigations and management.
- Liaise with consultants, contractors and provide environmental advice.
- Deliver environmental training, presentations and workshops.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Environmental Superintendent.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
Experience: The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of relevant mining or construction experience, strong field expertise, solid knowledge of environmental legislation, and proven proficiency in GIS, INX, monitoring databases, Microsoft Office, and clear communication skills.
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a degree qualification in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline. A current National Police clearance is also required for this role.
Passion for Growth: The successful candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to learning and development, with the ability to share environmental knowledge and requirements across diverse teams. They will demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth within Northern Star.
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- Employee Share Plan programs.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
- Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
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!