Site Services Technician - Leading Hand

About the Company

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

About the Role

Northern Star Resources has an exciting leadership opportunity at our world-class Jundee mine site for an experienced Site Services Leading Hand who is focused and driven, with a preference to work FIFO ex Perth on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster. The Site Services Leading Hand reports to the Site Services Supervisor, and the primary role is to lead their site services team to provide general maintenance, repairs and dewatering across all surface operations including the village, processing & mining operations and annexures.

Here's what awaits you...

• Lead & direct site services personnel to ensure the effective repair and maintenance of work areas so that business targets and goals are achieved to maximum effect.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives & allocate daily tasks to crew members.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs for surface infrastructure including the village, site and other operational areas. Duties may include painting, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical work, where qualified.
• Installation, repairs and maintenance of various pumps, gen sets and dewatering infrastructure and equipment.

To thrive in this role you will need...

Experience: Similar relevant experience in maintenance, trades and/or dewatering in a mining environment, strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead a team to achieve goals.

Qualifications: Australian C Class Driver's Licence, Trade Qualification in relevant discipline (desirable), Poly-welding Certification (desirable), High Risk Licenses – Crane, Forklift, EWP (desirable).

Passion for Growth: A strong desire & motivation to lead a successful site services team & contribute to Northern Star''s dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:

• 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:

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and an 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!