Senior Health and Safety 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.

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our Group WHS team on a permanent, full‑time 8/6   roster.

 This position will be based at the corporate office and will involve travel to all our sites. The average swing may look like 2 days in the office and 6 days on site.

 This role suits a proactive, hands‑on safety professional with similar industry experience, offering long‑term stability and a rewarding career opportunity.

Here is what awaits you. 

• Partnering with WHS teams and operational leaders to drive safety outcomes
• Supporting and continuously improving the Mine Health and Safety Management System (SMS)
• Assisting sites implement critical risk management and contextualise group level critical controls for their operation
• Assisting with our document harmonisation project which will involve reviewing, updating and amalgamating procedures based on risk assessments. Priority will be on critical risk documents.
• Conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Assisting with serious incident investigations and monitoring corrective actions
• Promoting a healthy and strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset

To thrive in this role you will need.

Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role, coupled with a strong knowledge of  risk management processes and experience supporting the implementation of critical risk management. Experience with reviewing and updating procedures based on risk is required.

Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health & Safety (or related discipline), accompanied by Lead Auditor qualification (desirable not mandatory) and a current WA C Class Drivers’ Licence.

Passion for Growth: Success in this role comes from a high-performing individual who leads by example and embodies our STARR Core Values.
You build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate effectively at all levels, and take a practical, proactive approach to safety, risk, and continuous improvement.
With solid WHS system knowledge, you’re committed to driving safer outcomes while supporting operational performance and environmental responsibility.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• 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!