Excavator Operator

19 hours ago

KalgoorlieBoulder, Australia NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year

Ready to take your mining career to new heights? Northern Star Surface Mining (NSSM), the latest division launched by Northern Star—Australia's leading gold producer—offers a pathway to innovation and growth. NSSM is dedicated to delivering outstanding results in gold mining operations, providing exciting opportunities for advancement and professional excellence.

Northern Star is renowned ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with major operations in Western Australia and Alaska. NSSM represents our commitment to expanding in-house capabilities and delivering exceptional surface mining support.

NSSM is committed to providing top-tier, in-house support for KCGM's Super Pit Operations, all while embodying Northern Star's STARR core values.

We are actively seeking experienced Excavator Operators for our Kalgoorlie operations, working on a 2/1 FIFO roster from Perth, local residential options or DIDO from nearby suburbs, with rotating day and night shifts.

Here's what awaits you:

  • Consistently achieve or exceed productivity targets.
  • Excavate according to design boundaries for ore bodies, berms, and pit walls.
  • Maintain dig face, floor, and bench conditions to support safe and efficient operations.
  • Control loading techniques to optimise truck fill factors, cycle times, and productivity.
  • Adhere to set housekeeping standards.
  • Perform pre-start checks.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

  • Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience operating mining production excavators.
  • Proven commitment to safety and teamwork.
  • Flexible, able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

  • Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance.
  • 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:

Applicants must meet our pre-employment criteria, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, valid Australian work rights, and a national police clearance.

Northern Star Surface Mining is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Join NSSM and be part of an innovative chapter—delivering safe, efficient, and high-impact results alongside a high-performing team. By joining the team, you'll benefit from highly competitive industry- hourly rates, KPI bonuses, a well-structured career pathway and the opportunity to make a real difference from the ground up.

At NSSM, you won't just be a part of a new division; you'll help shape its success... Your journey with NSSM starts now. Become part of an exceptional team.

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