Group Mining Engineer - Underground

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Exceptional employee benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Northern Star Mining Services Limited is seeking an experienced Group Mining Engineer to lead the Underground division from our Subiaco corporate office, with occasional site travel. This permanent full-time role reports to the General Manager – Technical Services and offers a pathway to play a pivotal part in our growth and development.

The role emphasizes leading technical teams, delivering mine planning and studies, and providing strategic guidance across operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the gold mining industry.
• Extensive underground mining experience.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation for underground operations.
• Experience leading mining studies, including scoping and feasibility work.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale mining projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate underground technical team.
• Provide expert technical advice to executives and operational leaders.
• Provide strategic direction to operations as required.
• Lead mine planning, technical studies and feasibility assessments.
• Coordinate annual consolidation of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for JORC reporting.
• Review and audit processes across cut-off grade, life-of-mine planning, mine design and scheduling.
• Provide technical oversight across underground mining operations.

Skills

Underground mining leadership

Stakeholder communication

Analytical reporting

MS Office

Deswik software

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering

AusIMM membership

Tools

Deswik

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• Permanent full-time rolebased in our corporate office in Subiaco
• Competitiveremunerationpackage with exceptional benefits
• Play an integral part in our future growth and development

Northern Star is currently looking for an experienced Group Mining Engineer to lead our Underground division. This permanent full-time role is based in our corporate office in Subiaco, with ad-hoc site travel as required. Reporting to the General Manager – Technical Services, this opportunity will suit a highly motivated mining engineering technical expert looking to play an integral part in our future growth and development.

What you can look forward to:

• Leading and mentoring the corporate underground technical team.
• Providing expert technical advice and support to executive and operational leaders .
• Providing strategic direction to operations as required.
• Lead mine planning, technical studies and feasibility assessments for operational and development projects.
• Coordinating the annual consolidation of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves for JORC reporting.
• Reviewing and auditing processes and systems across cut-off grade determination, life - of - mine planning, mine design, scheduling , project evaluation and execution.
• Providing technical oversight and strategic guidance across underground mining operations.

Where you’ll add value:

• 15+ years of relevant experience within the gold mining industry
• Extensive experience working within an underground mining environment.
• Strong understanding of the Work Health and Safety legislation and the application to underground mining operations.
• Experience in leading mining studies, including scoping and feasibility work.
• Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale mining projects across a range of mining methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mining software including Deswik.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and presentation skills.
• Fantastic interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a high-performing team and build strong relationships across multiple levels of the business, including site-based personnel.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
• Membership of AusIMM
• 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.
• Long-term incentive opportunities for eligible management roles.
• 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 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.

Eligibility:

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.