Environment Superintendent

Environment Superintendent - Kalgoorlie Region

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 are seeking an experienced Environment Superintendent – Kalgoorlie Region reporting to the Environment Management – Kalgoorlie Region. This is a residential role on a 5/2, 4/3 roster working 9 -hour days, primarily based at our KCGM Operations, with oversight across the Kalgoorlie Operations (KB and SKO).

Here's what awaits you:

• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management, safety and health, and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment or the environment.
• Operate in accordance with and comply with the Company's Safety and Health Policy, Environmental Policy and Stakeholder Policy and with all site policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory and company standards, ensuring site monitoring and reporting activities are completed on time, in line with requirements.
• Assist the team with coordinating technical studies required to support new projects, environmental approval applications, as well as managing existing approvals.
• Interpret legislation, government guidelines, and approvals to provide timely and professional advice to site operational teams in maintaining compliance and adhering to regulatory requirements.
• Lead, develop and utilise team members by establishing clear expectations.
• Identify risks and opportunities, develop action plans, and deliver on commitments
• Facilitate statutory notifications, reporting and environmental incident investigations
• Maintain and implement effective Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and proactively drive continuous improvement
• Coordinate the identification, scoping and coordination of environmental projects and investigations
• Perform due diligence audits so that operations are environmentally and legally compliant and changes to legislation are implemented during operational, decommissioning and closure phases
• Stakeholder management and knowledge sharing through initiating and rolling out of environmental awareness campaigns as well as communicating best practices.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Experience: 10+ years' experience working in a similar environmental role, with at least 5 years relevant experience in the mining industry. Knowledge and experience in environmental approvals, auditing and compliance is also required, including environmental management system development and maintenance, such as ISO14001.

Qualifications: A Degree majoring in an environment-related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. Current "C" Class WA Driver's Licence.

Passion for Growth: Genuine passion for the Australian environment

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include 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 a 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