Communications Lead - Mining Ops (FIFO)

Northern Star Resources Limited; Jundee Vilage; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance

Quarterly Short-term incentive bonus

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Share Plan Program

Salary Continuance Insurance

GoldSTARR rewards program

Parental leave policy

Salary sacrificing benefits

EAP with counselling

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Communications Supervisor for our Jundee Operations. This FIFO role on an 8:6 roster involves coordinating underground communications projects and maintaining robust, safe, and compliant site networks.

You will work with the Underground Manager and area supervisors to deliver reliable communications, lead teams, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement in site technology and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with mining communication systems, including fibre optics, radio repeaters, telemetry, VHF/UHF and leaky feeder systems.
• Experience with Citect SCADA, Schneider control systems, RFI digital drift and satellite TV systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and technical problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and communicate current and future communications projects.
• Work closely with the Underground Manager and Area Supervisors to ensure the timely and effective completion of planned activities.
• Coordinate site personnel, contractors and external organisations to deliver work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety requirements and site standards.
• Maintain and upgrade the site communications network to ensure reliable and continuous coverage.
• Ensure the reliability and functionality of the site Emergency Response communication system.
• Plan and coordinate resources, including people, equipment, funding and time, to successfully deliver each task.
• Provide regular progress reporting on activities, timelines, costs and outcomes.
• Provide hands‑on support when required to install, maintain and commission underground network infrastructure and communications technology.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Cert III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent

Open cabling licence with fibre endorsement

Tools

Citect SCADA

Schneider control systems

RFI digital drift

Satellite TV systems

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Communications Supervisor for our Jundee Operations. This FIFO role on an 8:6 roster involves coordinating underground communications projects and maintaining robust, safe, and compliant site networks.

You will work with the Underground Manager and area supervisors to deliver reliable communications, lead teams, manage contractors, and drive continuous improvement in site technology and safety practices.