Geotechnical Engineer
Full Time NEW

Ready to pursue your professional journey with 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.

Northern Star Resources currently has an excellent Geotechnical Engineer role available at our Thunderbox Operations. This is a chance to join a supportive technical team and grow your career in a long-term, rewarding environment, complemented by an 8:6 roster.

Here’s what awaits you: 

• Underground and surface inspections in response to geotechnical hazard reports or other requests.
• Maintenance of geotechnical hazard reporting and QA/QC systems.
• Data collection and analysis of information from instrumentation, monitoring systems and underground and surface inspection records.
• Provide geotechnical support and assistance to the operation, ensuring that the operation complies with all the relevant company and statutory requirements.
• Provide geotechnical input to the mine design and scheduling process.
• Design the ground support and monitor its performance.
• Conduct geotechnical mapping of underground and surface excavations.
• Provide support with maintaining the seismic system.
• Provide support with seismic data processing, analysis & reporting.

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Experience: 

• Practical knowledge of rock mechanics, tunnelling, surface excavations or mining engineering.
• Experience with mine design software – Deswik.
• Experience with seismic monitoring systems – IMS
• Familiar with Map3D & Phase2 Numerical Modelling software.
• Familiar with Dips & Unwedge Geotechnical software.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence (Manual).

Passion for Growth:

Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a ‘can-do’ attitude, and a positive outlook. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Quarterly Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Eligibility:

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!