Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

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 Resources Ltd is searching for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join the Health & Safety Department based at our Kanowna Belle Operations.

This residential position is on a 5:2/4:3 roster, working 10**-hour days,** providing a great work-home life balance. Be home every night!

Here’s what awaits you:

• Support site teams and other stakeholders to comply with the Mine Safety Management System (MSMS).
• Provide continuous support, guidance and direction to personnel and contractors for all safety and health requirements.
• Conduct regular safety activities to support Critical Risk Management Verifications and other similar field engagements.
• Conduct and review incident investigations to ensure adequate quality and remedial actions are appropriate, implemented and effective.
• Develop health and safety initiatives where required and promote across the site.
• Participate in development and review of risk assessments that support the mine operation.
• Monitor the compliances from lead and lag indicators, e.g. investigations, audits, inspections, training, regulatory events etc.
• Conduct Health monitoring sampling and reporting to relevant stakeholders and advise on improvement opportunities.
• Assist the Health and Safety Department with projects as directed to ensure operational service support in aligned disciplines.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role, in a mine site environment. Experience in incident investigations, workplace inspections and audits also required.

Qualifications: Certificate IV or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, current Australian C - Class Drivers Licence and Senior First Aid Certificate. ICAM, Noise Officer, Mine Air Quality Qualification qualifications is preferred. 

Passion for Growth: Genuine passion for the Australian gold mining industry and workplace safety

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 4 weeks of 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 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!