Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Full Time

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with four Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the second largest Australian gold producer and among the top 25 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

Northern Star Resources have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at our world-class Kalgoorlie Operations, on a 5:2 residential roster.

What’s the role on offer?

Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will lead Geotechnical strategy and development of site geotechnical personnel and capabilities in a dynamic, complex and progressive work environment. You will provide geotechnical technical support, assistance and oversight to Northern Stars mining operations across the Kalgoorlie region.

This is a challenging and exciting role which allows you to utilise your previous Geotechnical skills and experience.

You will also be responsible for:

• Providing geotechnical leadership across the Kalgoorlie region.
• Provide support to senior management on geotechnical aspects.
• Implement programmes and projects to improve and maximise the value of operations on a long term and strategic basis.
• Improve the standard of site geotechnical support and assist sites to identify and rectify shortfalls.
• Manage geotechnical requirements for early stage and development projects.
• Provide internal geotechnical capacity for business development opportunities.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

In joining Northern Star, you’ll experience:

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team.
• Great company culture with the opportunity to lead and develop a great workforce.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.
• Exciting, fast paced work environment with a motivated and driven workforce.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances and exceptional benefits.
• Membership access to our GOLDSTARR reward gateway program.

Are you our next Principal Geotechnical Engineer?

You’ll be a highly motivated  individual who is looking to implement their previous experiences to lead and develop the Geotechnical Team in Kalgoorlie.

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

The specifics:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in the mining industry.
• Sound practical application of geotechnical knowledge.
• Clear understanding of regulatory requirements for open cut and underground mines.
• Working knowledge of various mining methods, both surface and underground (e.g. longhole open stoping, air leg stoping, jumbo stoping and underground backfill systems.
• Exposure to mine auditing and assessment techniques.
• Sound analytical skills.
• Computer literacy – Mine Design Software, Numerical Modelling Software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communication effectively across all levels.
• Strong report writing skills.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Click the ‘apply’ button now and tell us everything we need to know about you!

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Visit the website: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.