Planning Engineer

Northern Star Resources Limited; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GU Health Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Parental leave policy

GoldSTARR rewards program

EAP and wellbeing services

Income protection

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited is seeking a Planning Engineer for the KCGM Fimiston Underground Operations in Western Australia. This residential role follows an 8/6 roster, offering dynamic development opportunities in a premier gold mining region.

You will develop development plans, work with geology and survey teams, manage underground contractors, and contribute to budgets and life-of-mine planning. Strong Deswik CAD experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
• Experience using mine design software, preferably Deswik CAD and IS.
• Underground production and planning experience in mechanised hard-rock mines; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and clear mine development plans and stope notes for approval by the Senior Planning Engineer.
• Ensure issued instructions are clear and understandable to Operations.
• Collaborate with the geology team to align designs with geological data.
• Evaluate prospective remnant areas.
• Assist management of underground contractors for project work.
• Coordinate with survey and operations to prioritise development activities.
• Contribute to budgets, life-of-mine plans, reserves, ventilation and capital projects.
• Participate in safety and daily compliance meetings.

Skills

Deswik CAD

Underground planning

Communication

Education

Mining Engineering degree

WA Driver's Licence (C Class, Manual)

Tools

Deswik CAD

IS

Job description

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We are seeking an experiencedPlanning Engineerto join ourKCGM Fimiston Underground Operations. This is a residential role that operates on an8/6 roster, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment in one of Australia's premier gold mining regions.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Produce accurate and clear mine instructions (lateral and vertical mine development, stope notes) by bringing conceptual designs to execution-ready plans for approval by the Senior Planning Engineer.
• Ensure issued instructions are clear, correct and understandable to Operations.
• Work closely with the geology team to ensure designs are in line with available geological information.
• Undertake evaluation of prospective remnant areas.
• Assisting management of underground contractors for project work where required.
• Work closely with survey and operations to prioritise and execute development activities.
• Contribute to the completion of various other Mine Planning Department functions, such as budgets/forecasts, life-of-mine plans, reserves, ventilation & capital projects.
• Participate in safety & daily compliance meetings.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience

Experience with a mine design software - preferably Deswik CAD and IS. Underground production and planning experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine. Good communication skills. Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices. Awareness of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2022. Underground time completed.

Qualifications

Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering. Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence (Manual). St John's Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

Passion for Growth

Ready to contribute to a team with a growth spirit where your skills make a real impact.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

Eligibility

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which include a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and a 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.