Senior Land / Tenement Advisor

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.

Due to ongoing growth, Northern Star Resources currently has a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Land / Tenement professional to join the team at our Subiaco Corporate Office, on a permanent & full-time basis.

Reporting to the Land Manager this key role will manage & oversee the daily functions of the Land Administration Team to ensure security of title and access.

Here is what awaits you:

• Manage a defined portfolio within Northern Star’s tenement and real property interest, including compliance, applications, renewals, relinquishments, and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee statutory and contractual obligations in compliance with the relevant Mining Acts and Land Acts provisions.
• Ensure that all statutory, regulatory and/or commercial obligations across the portfolio are met accurately within required timeframes.
• Managing tenement objections, including reviewing, and preparing responses liaising with stakeholders, and representing the company in the Warden’s Court where required, to ensure timely resolution in line with regulatory requirements and company interests.
• Assist the Land Manager in the due diligence of acquisition opportunities, and divestments, including the preparation of associated legal documentation (when required).
• Assist with internal and external communications of Land Management issues as required.
• Attend external Industry committee meetings as required by the Land Manager.
• Maintain a current awareness of developments in the relevant mining industry, competitor activity and legislation.
• Apply continuous improvement and actively review systems and procedures to maximise effectiveness and efficiencies.

To thrive in this role.

With extensive experience in a similar position within land & tenure administration, you are genuinely passionate about your work and are comfortable mentoring other members of the team and driving continuous improvement across the function.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience (8+ years) within a similar Land and Mineral Titles Administration role, ideally within the mining industry.
• A sound working knowledge of compliance standards relating to mineral tenements.
• Excellent computer literacy across the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as a sound working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Demonstrable experience building strong working relationships across multiple operations and various levels of stakeholder.
• An excellent knowledge of the exploration/mining industry together with extensive experience in: Western Australia and interstate Mining Acts; the Native Title Act; the Aboriginal Heritage Act; the Environmental Protection Act; the Mining Rehabilitation Fund Act; the Mines Safety and Inspection Act.
• High level knowledge of tenement administration systems (Lease Control) and accounting software (Pronto).
• The ability to read, understand & interpret legal agreements.

Passion for Growth:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

• Customer-service focused & solutions orientated, you can think strategically & outside the box to achieve successful outcomes.
• Flexible & adaptable to changing priorities, you are extremely well organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to multitask & prioritise effectively.

• You are comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion, in spite of difficulties or roadblocks.

• You possess strong analytical & problem-solving skills and thrive working in a busy, dynamic & outcomes focused environment.
• Comfortable using your initiative and working without constant direction, you possess an excellent attention to detail and consider yourself a team player.

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.