Communications Technician

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Quarterly bonus

GU Health Insurance

Employee share plans

Parental leave

Salary packaging options

FIFO benefits

Job summary

Northern Star Resources is seeking a Communications Technician to install, maintain and fault-find the mining site's communications infrastructure across Mining, Processing and Maintenance. The role is permanent, full-time on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth under supervision by Electrical.

You’ll contribute to commissioning and improvements while enjoying enhanced entitlements. The role offers 5 weeks annual leave, a quarterly bonus, and benefits such as subsidised GU Health Insurance, employee

Qualifications

• Must have Cert III in Electronics & Communications or equivalent.
• Restricted Electrical Licence and Registered Cabler Licence (coaxial, fibre and cabling) are highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience with mining communications hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find communications infrastructure across Mining, Processing and Maintenance Departments.
• Support commissioning and start-up of new installations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within the Mining Department.
• Assist in developing operational and functional procedures for systems.

Skills

Radio systems

Fiber optic

SCADA telemetry

Diagnostics & repair

Education

Cert III in Electronics & Communications

Tools

Motorola VHF Digital Radio

Leaky Feeder

Proximity & Tracking systems

Job description

• 5 weeks of annual leave and quarterly bonus
• Play a key role in maintaining critical site communications infrastructure

We are looking for a Communications Technician to join our Thunderbox Operations. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, your primary role is to be responsible for the installation, maintenance and fault finding of the communications infrastructure within the Mining, Processing and Maintenance Departments. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity on an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth.

What you can look forward to:

• Implement minor software/hardware/graphic interface changes as directed in accordance with site operating procedures, tools and methodologies.
• Assist with commissioning and start-up of new installations.
• Provide support to continuous improvement projects within the Mining Department.
• Assist in the development of operational and functional procedures related to systems.

Where you’ll add value:

• Experience with mining communication hardware and software applications, including but not limited to Motorola VHF Digital Radio Systems, Leaky Feeder, Personnel and Equipment Tracking and Proximity Systems, PLC Programming, SM and MM Fiber Optic Installation, Splicing, Commissioning and Fault Finding, CITECT SCADA Telemetry, Wireless and Fixed Network Infrastructure.
• Component level diagnostics and repair capability.

Qualifications:

• Cert III in Electronics and Communications or equivalent.
• Restricted Electrical Licence and Registered Cabler License (endorsed Co-axial, Fibre and structured cabling) will be highly regarded.
• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80%–100%.
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands‑on, practical experience in a fast‑paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.

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.