Occupational Health Nurse

About the Company

Northern Star Resources is an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with operations in Western Australia and Alaska. The company emphasizes STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results.

About the Role

Northern Star Resources currently has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join the team at Thunderbox and Carosue Dam operations, on a permanent & full-time basis, working an 8/6 FIFO roster out of Perth. The role will ensure the health and wellbeing of all site-based personnel through delivery of professional and high-quality health and medical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite medical care, emergency response, and injury management (including night shift support and pre-employment medicals)
• Deliver training and coaching to site personnel and Emergency Response Teams
• Support occupational health programs (fit testing, audiometry, vaccinations, exposure monitoring, silica/heavy metals testing)
• Ensure compliance with health, hygiene, and statutory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement and promote safe work practices and company standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to standardise processes, procedures, and equipment
• Support audits, reporting, and data analysis to improve health outcomes
• Use INX systems for accurate data entry and reporting
• Manage onsite medical facilities, assets, and compliance requirements

About You / Requirements

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent with current unrestricted AHPRA registration, ALS1 and Drug & Alcohol certification, with desirable qualifications in Health & Safety, Training & Assessment, and Emergency Response.

Experience: With 3+ years’ experience in rural or remote healthcare—ideally within mining—you bring strong clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills, with exposure to workers’ compensation and injury management highly regarded.

Passion for Growth: A high-performing OHN who leads by example, champions our STARR values, and applies a proactive, risk-based approach to workplace health. A strong communicator and team player with sound clinical judgement, a safety focus, and commitment to continuous improvement.

What's On Offer / Benefits

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

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Five weeks annual leave for site-based roles.
• A quarterly 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

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!