Hygiene Technician

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GU Health Insurance

Competitive bonus program

Employee share plan

Comprehensive parental leave policy

Salary packaging options

Flexible working policy

5 weeks annual leave

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Northern Star Resources is seeking a Hygiene Technician to support Jundee, Thunderbox and Bronzewing operations from a site-based Health and Safety team. The permanent, full-time role follows an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth, spanning underground and surface mining, processing, maintenance and contractor workgroups.

You will perform fit testing, health surveillance support, exposure monitoring and improve health programs across multiple sites, with mentoring and structured

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in science, health, environmental, WHS, or a related discipline; occupational hygiene studies are highly regarded.
• Mine Air Quality Officer (MAQO) and Noise Officer (NO) qualifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• Strong digital, record management, and compliance tracking skills.
• Current Australian C-Class driver's licence (manual preferred) and flexibility to travel across multiple sites.
• 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 plan programs, 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

Responsibilities

• Conduct respirator and hearing protection fit testing, including scheduling, follow-up actions, and record management.
• Support workplace audiometric testing and health surveillance in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Complete exposure monitoring for dust, silica, diesel particulate matter, noise, hazardous substances, thermal conditions, and air quality.
• Maintain, calibrate, and manage monitoring equipment, samples, laboratory submissions, and testing records.
• Keep hygiene registers and dashboards up to date, tracking compliance and overdue requirements from employees and contractors, and provide clear progress updates to site leaders.
• Assist with workplace inspections, control verification, incident investigations, and improvement initiatives.
• Support potable water verification and other occupational health programs across site operations.

Skills

Occupational hygiene

Digital skills

Record management

Compliance tracking

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant science/health/WHS qualification

MAQO and NO qualifications or ability to obtain

Science/environmental studies

Tools

PortaCount

Job description

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• Shared Jundee–Thunderbox role with periodic Bronzewing support
• Permanent 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
• Multi-site exposure, direct mentoring and a genuine hygiene career pathway

We are looking for a practical and motivated Hygiene Technician to join our site-based Health and Safety team, supporting Jundee and Thunderbox Operations with periodic support to Bronzewing. This permanent, full-time role is offered on an ongoing 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth.

Reporting to the Senior Occupational Hygienist, this hands-on role spans underground and surface mining, processing, maintenance and contractor workgroups. You will combine high-volume fit testing and field monitoring with improvement projects, direct mentoring and structured development toward an Occupational Hygienist career.

What you can look forward to:

• Conduct respirator and hearing protection fit testing, including scheduling, follow-up actions, and record management.
• Support workplace audiometric testing and health surveillance in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Complete exposure monitoring for dust, silica, diesel particulate matter, noise, hazardous substances, thermal conditions, and air quality.
• Maintain, calibrate, and manage monitoring equipment, samples, laboratory submissions, and testing records.
• Keep hygiene registers and dashboards up to date, tracking compliance and overdue requirements from employees and contractors, and provide clear progress updates to site leaders.
• Assist with workplace inspections, control verification, incident investigations, and improvement initiatives.
• Support potable water verification and other occupational health programs across site operations.

Where you’ll add value:

• Hands‑on experience in occupational hygiene, mining, health & safety, environmental monitoring, laboratory operations, or a related technical field.
• Experience with quantitative respirator fit testing (PortaCount or equivalent), hearing protection fit testing, and/or workplace audiometry is highly regarded.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels.
• Highly organised and adaptable, with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify issues and drive practical outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in science, health, environmental, WHS, or a related discipline; occupational hygiene studies are highly regarded.
• Mine Air Quality Officer (MAQO) and Noise Officer (NO) qualifications, or the ability to obtain them.
• Strong digital, record management, and compliance tracking skills.
• Current Australian C-Class driver's licence (manual preferred) and flexibility to travel across multiple sites.
• 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 plan programs, 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

Our Yandal Production Centre brings together the established operations of Jundee, Thunderbox and Bronzewing. Featuring expansive underground and open pit mines within a technically diverse environment, our Yandal Production Centre offers stability, career development, and cross‑site collaboration.

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.