Lead Underground Mining Manager – Safety, Production & Growth

Northern Star Resources Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Quarterly STI

Top-tier health insurance

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking experienced Underground Managers to lead operations at Thunderbox and Wonder Underground Mines. The roles offer an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth and require strong statutory and operational leadership to drive safety, production and continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement robust systems for design, planning and scheduling, manage contractor and personnel teams, and deliver strategic outcomes while maintaining high safety standards and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in underground hard rock mining operations.
• Proven experience in contractor management, project delivery and people leadership.
• A decisive leadership style with ability to influence stakeholders and communicate risk effectively.
• Experience across multiple mining methods and start-ups will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Hold statutory duties and provide visible safety leadership, maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain operational systems for mine design, planning and scheduling with clear accountabilities.
• Deliver strategic goals and drive initiatives to maximise value and shareholder returns.
• Lead and coordinate underground mining operations, including technical, project and operational teams, to meet safety, production and cost targets.
• Lead and manage operational teams, including mining contractors and Northern Star personnel, aligning activities with business strategy.
• Support the General Manager and Mining Manager with statutory obligations and strategic priorities.
• Develop succession and talent management frameworks with clear accountability and performance management.

Skills

Underground hard rock mining

Leadership

Contractor management

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking experienced Underground Managers to lead operations at Thunderbox and Wonder Underground Mines. The roles offer an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth and require strong statutory and operational leadership to drive safety, production and continuous improvement.

You will develop and implement robust systems for design, planning and scheduling, manage contractor and personnel teams, and deliver strategic outcomes while maintaining high safety standards and