Senior Mining Engineer – Paste
Full Time NEW

Senior Mining Engineer (Pastefill)

Are you ready to elevate your career with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we operate premier gold assets in Western Australia and Alaska, offering career growth, competitive benefits, and an exciting future. If you’re looking for a dynamic, rewarding, and fulfilling role, your journey starts here! Our teams are passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and safety, making Northern Star the perfect place to build a long-term career in mining.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paste Fill Engineer to join our Technical Services team at our Kalgoorlie Operations. This residential or FIFO role in Kalgoorlie-Boulder operates on a 4:3 roster, 12-hour shifts, offering the perfect balance between career progression and lifestyle. You’ll enjoy excellent amenities, a welcoming community, and countless opportunities for growth. A generous relocation allowance is available to support your move to Kalgoorlie if you choose residential to this thriving mining hub or we are also supporting FIFO ex Perth, ensuring a seamless transition to your new adventure.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of all mine pastefill activities to support production targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise pastefill performance and overall mine outcomes.
• Develop, maintain, and govern the Paste Fill Management Plan, procedures, and stope fill standards.
• Design stope pastefill mixes, paste walls, fill and breather holes, reticulation routes, and flow models.
• Provide clear work instructions for pastefill and ancillary activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution.
• Manage pastefill QA/QC, strength testing, monitoring, and routine inspections of operations and infrastructure.
• Provide budgeting inputs, cement usage forecasts, and manage pastefill-related contracts.
• Monitor performance, report on compliance with production schedules, and support delivery of key KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement, audits, and best practice across pastefill systems.
• Maintain accurate records and promote pastefill awareness across the operation.
• Mentor junior engineers and operational teams, supporting capability development and knowledge transfer.

What we’re looking for:

Experience: Experience with mine design software – Deswik, with the ability to interpret and apply mining plans effectively. Hands-on underground production experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine (planning experience desirable but not essential). Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a proactive and innovative mindset. Flexibility and adaptability to evolving industry standards, regulations, and best practices, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications: Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering. Current “C” Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence (Manual). Desirable: St Johns Senior First Aid certification and familiarity with the Work Health & Safety Act and Regulations.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Optionality between FIFO or Residential in Kalgoorlie
• Industry-leading salary and benefits tailored to reward your expertise and commitment.
• Short-term incentive bonus program to recognize and reward your hard work and dedication.
• Employee Share Plan programs that provide long-term financial security and investment opportunities.
• Gold standard parental leave policy supporting families and promoting a balanced lifestyle.
• GoldSTARR rewards program – offering significant savings on everyday expenses, travel, and shopping.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services for you and your family.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement, ensuring financial security in unforeseen circumstances.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing, remote area living benefits, and other financial incentives designed to maximize your earnings.
• On-the-job learning, mentorship programs, and career progression opportunities that empower you to take your career to the next level.
• A culture that values innovation and continuous improvement, where your ideas and initiatives are encouraged and supported.

Eligibility:

To be considered, candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, verification of right to work in Australia, and a valid national police clearance. We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Join a company that values your expertise, rewards your hard work, and supports your growth.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to be part of something extraordinary! Apply now and forge your future with Northern Star!