Alternate Underground Manager

Overview

Alternate Underground Manager role at Northern Star Resources Limited

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory 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 Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulate 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.

Work Location: Jundee Operations

Roster: 8/6

Responsibilities

• Directly control, manage and supervise the operational teams including external contractors and/or Northern Star Mining Services.
• Generate operating plans and budgets that align with the Company's operating requirements and maximise the underground mine's contribution to the Operation.
• Prepare forecasts and develop mining strategy with assistance from the geology department, mining operations, planning and production engineers.
• Develop mine design, planning guidelines and strategies to optimise mining processes.
• Finalise unit cost calculations for estimation purposes and educate all production and technical underground staff.
• Explore alternate mining methods that may have the potential to reduce operating costs.
• Develop collaborative, performance driven, value-adding relationships with key Business Partners and succession plan for the team.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring
Experience

• Competent user of Deswik packages (Sched, CAD, SO, MDM).
• Practical experience on large scale underground mining operations, including new projects ramp up and multi-site operations.
• Ability to influence, communicate risks, realistic plans and delivering compelling presentations.
• Deep working knowledge of the Work Health and Safety Act & Regulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.
• First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency.
• WA Underground Supervisors Certificate of Competency.

Attributes

Success in this role will be a high performing individual who proactively engage in safety processes and adherence to required controls. Actively monitors and promotes the STARR Core Values to facilitate continuous improvement, high quality work and the management of cost in line with business strategies. The team will develop a high level of skill, integrity and ownership developed through your active coaching, engagement and standard setting behaviour.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• 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.

At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

Ready for a change? Email your CV to Kevin Nguyen at or click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

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