Company Overview
Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is a global-scale Australian gold producer with Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America.
Northern Star is a progressive and rapidly growing gold producer with three world-class production centres and a strong focus on exploration, who offer diverse and exciting career opportunities across a range of professions and trades.
The company continues to invest in building its asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world class operations.
Head Office: Level 4, 500 Hay Street Subiaco WA 6008
Number of Employees: ~4,000
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Operations

KCGM
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) Operations is a world class asset located adjacent to the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, Western Australia. The KCGM Operations include the Fimiston Open Pit (Super Pit), Mt Charlotte Underground Mine and the Fimiston and Gidji Processing Plants.
Kanowna Belle
The Kanowna Belle mine site is situated in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, approximately 18 kilometres northeast of Kalgoorlie. Open pit mining commenced in 1993, with full underground production achieved in 1998. The Kanowna Belle operations were acquired by Northern Star in 2014.
South Kalgoorlie Operations
The South Kalgoorlie Operations (SKO) are located within the Eastern Goldfields Superterrane and the 842sqkm tenement package traverses across the Coolgardie, Ora Banda, Kambalda and Boorara Domains. The South Kalgoorlie assets were acquired by Northern Star in 2018.
Carosue Dam Operations
Carosue Dam Operations (CDO) includes the Carosue Dam Project, the Porphyry Project, and the Deep South Project. Northern Star acquired the original CDO assets in 2006 and commenced commercial gold production in 2010.
Jundee
The Jundee Operations are located in the Northern Goldfields region of Western Australia around 45 kilometres northeast of Wiluna and approximately 520 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie. Production commenced in 1995 from a complex of open pits (now ceased), and in 1997 from two underground mines. Ore is currently sourced only from the underground mining operations. Jundee was acquired by Northern Star in 2014.
The Thunderbox Operations
The Thunderbox Operations (TBO) are located in the highly prospective Yandal Belt and the Agnew-Wiluna Belt in the North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Northern Star acquired TBO in 2014 and commenced commercial gold production in 2016. TBO includes the Thunderbox, Kailis, Bannockburn and Waterloo Projects.
Bronzewing
Bronzewing is located approximately 83 km north-east of Leinster, Western Australia and is located within the Yandal Greenstone Belt. Northern Star acquired Bronzewing in 2019. The Bronzewing Operations are in a care and maintenance phase. Bronzewing and Orelia open pits are currently undergoing development.
Tanami Project
The Tanami project operations are located approximately 650km north-west of Alice Springs and 850km south-west of Darwin. The project is accessible from the public Tanami Road that passes within 2km of the camp and treatment plant. Access to other parts of the project areas is via well formes, and in part sealed, private mine haul roads, pastoral station roads and exploration tracks.
Employment Programs
Graduate Programs
Our Graduate Program is a multi-discipline 2-year tenure which aims to ensure that individuals understand the Northern Star operational model. Training is divided into two sections; general and discipline specific components. Graduates who successfully complete Northern Star’s graduate program will have the opportunity to become future department managers and technical experts for not only Northern Star, but the wider mining industry.
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Vacation Programs
Vacation work is offered to students in either their second or third year of study for a 12-week period commencing late November and is a targeted and structured program of on the ground mentoring which allows students to transfer their knowledge learnt during study and apply it in an operational environment. The program assists in paving the pathway into early acceptance to our Graduate Program pending successful completion of studies with a certain GPA as well as obtaining positive vacation performance evaluation.
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Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is an exciting and challenging opportunity which allows you to build relationships within all levels of the business. Completing your apprenticeship with Northern Star will provide you with a platform to launch your career and emerge as a first-class tradesperson.
Please note that some apprenticeships are residential positions which requires the successful incumbent to reside in Kalgoorlie or the local surrounding area.
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At Northern Star, our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results are our decision compass. They define what it means to work at Northern Star and are at the heart of our culture and the way we do business. Our culture is one of a shared vision, purpose and teamwork. We believe that diversity is essential to our success and ensure an equal opportunity employment environment.
Meet Ian, Load & Haul Coordinator at our KCGM Operations. Watch the video to discover what it’s like to live and work in Kalgoorlie, balancing a fulfilling career with a vibrant family life. Learn how Ian has successfully integrated his professional and personal life and see how you can do the same.
Get to know Kelvin and Jacob, two highly respected Mechanical Fitters at our KCGM Operations. Originally from Africa, Kelvin and Jacob have embarked on an incredible journey to join the Northern Star team. Watch the video to learn more about their experiences, the challenges they overcame, and the opportunities they’ve found in their new roles. Their story is a testament to the welcoming and supportive culture at Northern Star.
Meet Shedden, one of our enthusiastic Graduate Geologists. Discover what he’s loved about Northern Star’s Graduate Program and get a glimpse into a day in his life as a graduate. See how the Program has shaped his experience, offered valuable learning opportunities, and helped him embark on a promising career in geology.
Meet Chiara, a talented Process Technician at our Jundee Operations. Watch the video to explore her career journey, starting as a trainee at Northern Star. Get an inside look at a typical day in her role and discover what makes working as a Process Technician both rewarding and dynamic.
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