Mine Surveyor

Job description:

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 fantastic and rewarding opportunity for an experienced 
Mine Surveyor
 to join our high performing Underground Technical Services team at our
KCGM Operations
at the
new Fimiston Underground Mine
. This opportunity is offered on
8/6 roster, 12-hour days
, residentially based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder – the Heart of the Goldfields.

It is an exciting time to be part of the biggest growth story in Australian Underground Gold Mining, with experience to be gained that will be career defining.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor and Underground Manager, the primary role is for the safe delivery of surveying plans and systems as well as other development and production requirements within the Survey team.

Here's what awaits you:

• Setting out and marking up production drill plans ahead of the drill schedule.
• Installation of development jumbo lasers and issuing of development memos.
• Carry out end of month survey processes.
• Collaborating with the Mining Engineers (Planning and Production) and the Mine Foreman, to ensure the survey priorities align with the operational team.
• Performing regular void scans (Drone flight) for the stopes.
• Diamond drilling set outs and collar pickups in line with the geological requirements for grade control and reserve definition drilling programs.
• Training and mentoring the Surveying Graduates and vacation students in the correct methods and standards for Underground Surveying.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Experience in Underground gold mining.
• Ability to obtain Mine Surveyors' Certificate Grade One (1).
• Experience with Deswik Software.
• Experience with Leica Instruments.
• Must reside in the Goldfields region, or willing to be relocated for this residential operation.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Drivers Licence.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

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