Senior Health & Safety Advisor

About the Company

Northern Star Resources is an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, with sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. We live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results.

Senior Health and Safety Advisor: Based at corporate office with travel to sites. Permanent, full‑time 8/6 roster. Average swing may be 2 days in the office and 6 days on site.

About the Role

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our Group WHS team on a permanent, full‑time 8/6 roster. Based at the corporate office and will involve travel to all sites. The average swing may look like 2 days in the office and 6 days on site.

This role suits a proactive, hands‑on safety professional with similar industry experience, offering long‑term stability and a rewarding career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with WHS teams and operational leaders to drive safety outcomes
• Supporting and continuously improving the Mine Health and Safety Management System (SMS)
• Assisting sites implement critical risk management and contextualise group level critical controls for their operation
• Assisting with our document harmonisation project which will involve reviewing, updating and amalgamating procedures based on risk assessments. Priority will be on critical risk documents.
• Conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Assisting with serious incident investigations and monitoring corrective actions
• Promoting a healthy and strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset

About You / Requirements

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role, coupled with a strong knowledge of risk management processes and experience supporting the implementation of critical risk management. Experience with reviewing and updating procedures based on risk is required.
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Workplace Health & Safety (or related discipline), accompanied by Lead Auditor qualification (desirable not mandatory) and a current WA C Class Drivers’ Licence.
• Passion for Growth: You build strong stakeholder relationships, communicate effectively at all levels, and take a practical, proactive approach to safety, risk, and continuous improvement. With solid WHS system knowledge, you’re committed to driving safer outcomes while supporting operational performance and environmental responsibility.

What's On Offer / Benefits

• 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 / How to Apply

• 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!