Open Pit Mining Engineer

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 an exciting opportunity for an Open Pit Mining Engineer to join the team at our Thunderbox Operations, working an ongoing 8/6 roster, on a permanent & full-time basis.

Here is what awaits you:

• Daily co-ordination and scheduling of all mining activities including load and haul, drill and blast, and other ancillary mining activities.
• Mine design requirements such as pit changes, roads, waste dumps and other infrastructure.
• Generating weekly and monthly mining plans.
• Assisting in the generation of quarterly, budget and longer term mining schedules and planning.
• Drill and Blast Design, QA/QC of drill and blast activities.
• End of day/week/month reporting for all mining activities and compliance against schedule.
• Monitoring and reporting of mining costs and assist in the management of cost controls.
• Investigation of optimal mining methods and schedules for the total mine reserves.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Experience:
The ideal candidate will be competent in using mining software packages such as Deswik. They should be able to prepare clear, accurate reports and demonstrate strong analytical skills. Completion of practical open‑pit experience is highly desirable. Strong verbal and written communication skills are also essential.

Qualifications:
Hold a Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline, coupled with a current Australian C - Class Drivers licence.

Passion for Growth:
Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a 'can-do' attitude, and a positive outlook. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.

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:

• 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!