Alternate Underground Manager
Full Time NEW

Alternate Underground Manager

Looking to lead in one of Australia’s premier gold mining operations? Your next big opportunity starts here at 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.

Reporting to the Underground Manager, the primary role of the Alternate Underground Manager at the growing KCGM Fimiston Underground mine, is to provide leadership and direction to the operational and technical teams to safely and effectively execute the mining plan. The Alternate UGM will be the appointed first class mine manager and be the primary responsible person over the weekends.

Working an 8/6 roster, 12-hour days only. This position can be either residential or FIFO.

Here’s what awaits you: 

• Directly control, manage, and supervise the operational and technical services team, including external mining contractors to safely achieve our agreed business plans.
• Oversee and contribute to the development of internal mining strategies with assistance from the geology department, planning and production engineering teams to deliver the budget mining physicals on plan and on cost targets.
• Champion and lead multiple capital projects that provide key infrastructure upgrades inline with the staged growth of the operation.
• Manage and direct the underground technical team to produce the plans and designs in line with the 12-week mining schedule to deliver monthly production that achieves the budgeted tonnes and ounces.
• Champion a safety-first culture by proactively identifying and mitigating mining risks, conducting thorough incident investigation and driving real actions to prevent re-occurrence or mitigate consequences.
• Maintain regular communication with Senior Site leaders all the way through to mine personnel to sharing updates, direction, and daily, weekly and monthly performance targets.
• Maintain open and positive communication with other parts of the Mining Operation.
• Develop personnel directly reporting to this position through coaching, training, and regular appraisals.
• Demonstrate strong leadership through well-developed communication skills, including managing for performance and the ability to communicate mining operations information to management and site visitors.
• Analyse and report on mining operational performance to identify any early interventions required to maintain performance.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to challenge the operational status quo and seek out improvements that will enable the planned growth of the mine.

Are you our next Alternate Underground Manager?

You’re a driven leader with a passion for underground mining and a commitment to safety, performance, and team development.

You will display behaviour consistent with our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to join the Northern Star team for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

The specifics:

• WA Underground First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency.
• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Demonstrable experience in underground mine management at minimum Senior Engineer level.
• Experience working with historical voids and remnant mining areas is highly regarded
• Underground production and planning experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the Mining Work Health and Safety Regulations and Act.
• High level mine planning skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and good analytical skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program – cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include 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 include a medical, drug, and alcohol screening, as well as a relevant right to work check and a 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.

Ready to lead the future of underground mining? Apply now and become part of Northern Star’s journey!