Geotechnical Superintendent

Northern Star Resources Limited; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly STI bonus

Premium private health insurance

Salary packaging options

Employee share plans

Job summary

Northern Star Resources invites a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead the underground geotechnical function at KCGM Operations in Kalgoorlie. This role guides ground control design, monitoring programs, and hazard management within a mechanised hard-rock mining environment, reporting to Technical Services Manager.

You can stay residential or work FIFO from Perth. As a senior leader, you will drive governance, development of GCMP standards, and integration with mine planning and operations to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional membership highly regarded.
• Experience leading underground geotechnical teams in mechanised hard-rock mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underground geotechnical function with governance and risk management.
• Oversee ground control designs, monitoring programs, and hazard management.
• Integrate geotechnical inputs with mine planning and operations.
• Coach and develop Geotechnical Engineers to standards.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Underground mining

Geotechnical design

Risk management

Team coaching

Rocscience

IMAT/FLAC3D

MxRap

Education

Geotechnical Engineering / Mining Engineering / Civil Engineering

Postgraduate qualification or professional membership

Tools

Rocscience

IMAT/FLAC3D

IMS

MxRap

Job description

• 4/3 Residential or FIFO roster | 12 hour Days | 10-minute commute from town to site
• Quarterly STI bonus, subject to performance + Premium Private Health Insurance
• Be part of an exciting growth phase at KCGM, with new projects and the development of our other underground operations.

We are seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead our high performing Underground Technical Services geotechnical function at our KCGM Operations. This opportunity is offered at KCGM Underground Operations on a 4/3 roster, 12-hour days, based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder - the heart of the Goldfields. You have the option to stay residential or work FIFO from Perth.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the primary role is to provide leadership, governance, and accountability for the safe delivery of all underground geotechnical requirements, including team capability, technical standards, risk management, and integration with mine planning and operations.

What you can look forward to:

• Lead the underground medium term geotechnical function, providing clear direction, technical governance, and risk-based decision support across planned and active mining areas.
• Accountable for the safe and effective delivery of ground control systems, geotechnical designs, monitoring programs, and hazard management processes to support operational continuity.
• Partner with Mine Planning, Technical Production, Operations, and Corporate Technical teams to ensure geotechnical inputs are embedded in medium-term mine design, extraction sequencing, and strategic planning decisions.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the underground geotechnical model, ensuring it remains current, fit for purpose, and aligned with geological understanding, ground performance, and the mining strategy.
• Own the development, implementation, and periodic review of the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP) and associated geotechnical standards in accordance with the site Safety Management System and Western Australian mining regulations.
• Oversee numerical and analytical geotechnical modelling programs, ensuring outputs are technically robust and incorporated into mine planning, design reviews, and operational risk controls.
• Manage external geotechnical consultants and specialist studies, ensuring scopes are well defined and deliverables meet safety, quality, schedule, and value expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in geotechnical systems, processes, reporting, and assurance activities to strengthen technical governance and compliance.
• Lead, coach, and develop Geotechnical Engineers, building capability, accountability, and consistent application of geotechnical standards across the team.

Where you'll add value:

• Extensive underground geotechnical experience in a mechanised hard-rock mining environment, including demonstrated leadership of technical teams or functions.
• Strong working knowledge of geotechnical design, ground support systems, monitoring, hazard identification, risk management, and geotechnical assurance processes.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as Rocscience, IMAT/FLAC3D, IMS, and MxRap; numerical modelling experience will be highly regarded.
• Proven ability to influence mine planning and operational decisions through practical, risk-based technical advice.
• Sound awareness of the Work Health and Safety Act, Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations, and relevant underground mining standards.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or equivalent relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification, professional membership, or statutory competency relevant to underground geotechnical practice will be highly regarded.
• St John Senior First Aid certificate, or willingness to obtain, is desirable.
• 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.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star Resources is an ASX 20 global-scale gold producer with a portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects across Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three production centres, bringing together a range of underground and open pit mining operations across some of the world's most established gold regions. As we continue to grow, the Hemi Gold Project represents an exciting next chapter for Northern Star, positioning us to further strengthen our production profile and create lasting value for our people, communities and shareholders.

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.