Geotechnical Engineer
Full Time NEW

Geotechnical Engineer

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.

We’re seeking a skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our high-performing Underground Technical Services team at KCGM Operations’ Mount Charlotte Underground Mine. This residential Kalgoorlie-based role operates on an 8/6 roster with 12-hour shifts.

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, the primary role is for the safe management and delivery of all Geotechnical requirements within the Geotechnical Engineering team.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Provide geotechnical support and assistance to the operation, ensuring that the operation complies with all the relevant company and statutory requirements.
• Carry out geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments and make geotechnical recommendations.
• Provide geotechnical advice for underground mining areas, ensuring safe and effective ground support systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design mine levels and stope extraction plans, including rock stress modelling and stability analysis.
• Conduct QA/QC for underground scaling, rehabilitation plans, and rock bolt testing.
• Provide support with seismic data processing, analysis & reporting.
• Maintain daily reporting and compliance tracking for geotechnical activities.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly geotechnical reports
• Support the development of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Look for, assess & implement Business Improvement opportunities

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: Experience with mine design software – Deswik. Underground geotechnical experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine. Good communication skills. Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices. Awareness of the Work Health & Safety Act and Regulations (desirable).

Qualifications: Tertiary Qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent). Current “C” Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence (Manual). St John’s Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

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, relevant right to work 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.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with a gold industry leader, apply now and become part of the Northern Star team. Your journey starts here.