Senior Health

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.

Northern Star has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our team at the KCGM.

The Senior Health and Safety Advisor reports to the Health and Safety Superintendent, and the primary role is to maintain the Mine Health and Safety Management Plan, focusing on risk management awareness and compliance.

This is a residential position based in Kalgoorlie with a family-friendly 8:6 roster working 11-hour days, ensuring you can be home every night

Here's what awaits you:

• Ensure you act by the site Mine Health and Safety Management Plan requirements and those of the Company.
• Review site risk management documentation, incorporating legislative requirements, Company objectives, standards, policies and the capture of risk mitigation control measures.
• Promote the Critical Risk Management Program across the site, including training, system access, system reporting and trends.
• Reporting and analysis of all critical risk data to support site compliance and KPI's.
• Monitor quality of site Critical Risk Management activities, including the scheduling of Verifications and Supervisor coaching.
• Review the site Principal Mining Hazard Management Plans and report on compliance with each applicable Principal Mining Hazards.
• Facilitate ChemAlert updates.
• Conduct training as required.
• Complete document control reviews and updates.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and workplace inspections across the business
• Investigate events and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Oversee the implementation of health and safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement in safety performance
• Review injury classifications and injury reporting in consultation with the H&S Superintendent to drive continuous improvement in safety performance

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Occupational Health & Safety.

• Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior safety advisor or similar role.

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the mining industry.
• Detailed working knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations.

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 include 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