Mining Manager

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 encapsulates 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.

Position: Mining Manager

Location: Carosue Dam

Roster: 4 days on 3 days off

What can look forward to:

• Develop, implement, manage, review and improve safe systems of work for underground and open pit mining activities operations to ensure compliance to legislation and company policies.
• Develop mining strategy to safely develop and operate the underground and open pit operations to meet the company's strategic goals.
• Manage and supervise the operational team including external principal contractors and/or Northern Star Mining Services (NSMS).
• Generate operating plans and budgets that align with the Company's operating requirements and maximise, as practicable, the underground and open pit mine's positive contribution to the operation.
• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and application of departmental procedures and ensure all risks associated with mining are identified and addressed.
• Analyse and report on mining operational performance to identify any early interventions required to maintain performance.
• Develop a succession plan for roles within the technical services team, and other teams as appropriate.

To thrive in this role, you'll need

Expertise and Accomplishments:

• WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Applicable previous management and statutory position holding experience.
• Practical experience in a senior leadership position on a large scale operation.
• Strong financial acumen and good understanding of contractor management business model.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Attributes:

Success in this role will come from being a high-performing individual who actively upholds and promotes STARR Core Values, driving continuous improvement, high-quality work, and cost management in alignment with business strategies. You will also have the ability to anticipate and plan for potential scenarios, combined with a genuine passion for delivering positive outcomes across your portfolios.

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.

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

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