Alternate Underground 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: Alternate Underground Manager

Work Location: Yandal Operations or Carosue Dam

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off - FIFO ex Perth

Here’s what awaits you:

• Lead and supervise the operational teams including external contractors and/or Northern Star Mining Services.
• Generate operating plans and budgets that align with the Company’s operating requirements and maximise the underground mine’s contribution to the Operation.
• Prepare forecasts and develop mining strategy with assistance from the geology department, mining operations, planning and production engineers.
• Develop mine design, planning guidelines and strategies to optimise mining processes.
• Support the Underground Manager and Mining Manager in their statutory and strategic responsibilities and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain robust succession and talent management frameworks, ensuring defined accountabilities and consistent performance feedback.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

Candidates should have technical and leadership experience in large scale underground mining operations, including contractor, project and people management. They should be decisive leaders with the ability to think critically, influence, communicate risks effectively, and deliver practical, value-driven plans.

Experience in multiple mining methods, mine startups and production ramp ups will be highly regarded.

Qualifications:

• WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency.
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
• Site Senior Executive Certificate of Competency (Desireable)

Passion for Growth:

Success in this role will be a high performing individual who proactively engage in safety processes and adherence to required controls. Actively monitors and promotes the STARR Core Values to facilitate continuous improvement, high quality work and the management of cost in line with business strategies. The team will develop a high level of skill, integrity and ownership developed through your active coaching, engagement and standard setting behaviour.

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.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!