IT Asset and Application Analyst

IT Asset & Application Analyst

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 currently has a rare opportunity for an experienced IT Asset & Application Analyst to join the team at our Subiaco Office, in a permanent and full-time capacity.

Reporting to the IT Projects Lead, this key role is responsible for tracking and managing all IT hardware and software assets, as well as optimising software license usage & costs, procurement, renewals, warranty, and contract negotiations.  You will also work with the cyber team to ensure that key suppliers have appropriate controls to protect the security, availability, integrity, confidentiality and privacy of Northern Star’s systems and data.

Here is what awaits you.

• Reviews hardware and software licensing costs, advises on the most appropriate licensing structures, and helps to negotiate agreements with suppliers.
• Conduct regular license utilisation reviews, identifying opportunities to reduce costs and optimise license usage across the business.
• Ensures compliance with software license terms and agreements and ensures that these are reviewed and approved prior to their renewals.
• Maintain a supplier cyber risk management register and review for all suppliers and ensure that key IT suppliers have adequate controls to protect the security, availability, integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of NST systems and data.
• Procures IT hardware and software and ensures that costs are distributed to sites based on usage.
• Ensures that IT hardware and software registers are kept up to date.
• Helps prepare the IT hardware and software budget.
• Assist the broader IT team with general support where needed and undertake additional duties as required.

To thrive in this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience supporting IT hardware and software assets and managing software licenses.
• ITIL certification and or experience working within an ITIL framework is desirable.
• Relevant experience in the mining industry or other equivalent large multi-site organisation will be highly regarded.
• Experience developing and maintaining Software Asset Management tools.
• You have worked with vendors and negotiated software renewals and contracts.
• Experience assessing and managing supplier cyber security risk.

Passion for Growth:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrates initiative to recommend and implement new solutions that improve performance and reliability, reduce costs, and optimise security.
• You possess a high-level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Able to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to deliver results.
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills and a strong attention to detail.
• You are resourceful and adaptive, bring a can-do attitude and can pivot and problem-solve effectively.
• You are comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Career progression & professional development opportunities.
• An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus Program.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Eligibility.

Northern Star’s pre-employment process includes completing a full pre-employment medical, confirmation you hold the relevant Australian work rights, and the ability to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.   

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer who fosters an environment that is inclusive and supportive of a diverse workforce. 

We genuinely welcome your interest in Northern Star and encourage your application.