Survey Technician

About the Company

Northern Star Resources is an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with 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.

About the Role

Northern Star Resources have a fantastic and rewarding opportunity for a Survey Technician to join the Mining - Open pit mining team at the KCGM operations, residentially based in Kalgoorlie - the Heart of the Goldfields.

This is a residential, Kalgoorlie based position, working an 8/6 11-hour day roster, with the unique benefit of being less than a 10-minute drive to any front door in Kalgoorlie.

The Survey Technician reports to the Senior Mine Surveyor and their main purpose is to support the Survey team in all day-to-day Survey Functions in the technical team.

These tasks can include:

• Drone surveys of the open pit areas, tailings and infrastructure.
• GPS setting out and pickups.
• All the associated software processing with the above-mentioned tasks.
• Maintain the Survey Vehicles - daily prestart & washing of vehicles.
• Maintain the Survey Stores area.
• Maintain and Clean Survey Equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drone surveys of the open pit areas, tailings and infrastructure.
• GPS setting out and pickups.
• All the associated software processing with the above-mentioned tasks.
• Maintain the Survey Vehicles - daily prestart & washing of vehicles.
• Maintain the Survey Stores area.
• Maintain and Clean Survey Equipment.

About You / Requirements

• Essential
  • Methodical, analytical mind set, and the ability to identify errors, hardworking and works well in a team environment, with the ability to quickly pick up new software and enjoys a balance between working in the office and the physical side of day-to-day work.
  • Follows procedures and processes to ensure tasks are done safely and efficiently.
  • Have a Class C Driver''s license.
• Desired
  • Experience using cad software is desirable or exposure to mining, working in high-risk environment around heavy machinery etc and have qualifications in surveying or willingness to study towards.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Required: Class C Driver''s Licence
• Desirable: Surveying qualifications (certificate or diploma)

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.

How to Apply

• Apply now to join the Northern Star team!
• Eligibility: medical, drug and alcohol screening, 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.