Process Technician - Leading Hand

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Kanowna; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance

Employee Share Plan programs

Gold standard parental leave policy

GoldSTARR rewards program

Employee Assistance Programs

Salary continuance insurance

Salary sacrificing benefits

Job summary

Northern Star Mining Services Limited in Western Australia is seeking a residential Process Technician – Leading Hand at the Kanowna Belle Operation. The role offers a long‑term future with a 7/7, 12‑hour day and night roster and a path to technical leadership within a world‑class mining team.

You will lead and coach a processing crew, manage daily tasks, champion safety and environmental compliance, and drive continuous improvement to optimise plant performance and KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in mining or processing operations.
• Solid understanding of fixed plant maintenance principles and safety compliance.
• Ability to plan and allocate daily tasks for a crew and manage work orders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the processing plant performance, tailings handling, and KPI delivery.
• Coach and develop crew members; monitor and improve productivity.
• Allocate daily tasks, initiate maintenance work orders, and support operational improvements.
• Ensure safety, environmental and site policies are followed and reinforced.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Coaching

Planning & scheduling

Education

C Class WA Driver Licence

White Card

S26

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance planning tools

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 have an enticing residential Process Technician – Leading Hand position awaiting you at the world‑class Kanowna Belle Operation that boasts a +10‑year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of a 7/7 (12‑hour days and nights) roster.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Contribute to the performance of the processing plant, tailings delivery and tailings deposition in accordance with agreed safety, environmental and production KPI’s. Ensure agreed safety, environmental and production KPI’s are communicated clearly and effectively to all crew members.
• Ensure crew members undertake clearly defined duties and responsibilities. Provide coaching and development to employees of a lower level. Assist in managing performance and productivity of the team. Contribute to the development and maintenance of procedures for tasks performed by the Processing Team.
• Assist in the allocation of daily tasks for all crew members when required. Initiate work orders for maintenance works when required. Provide input into operational improvements of the processing plant. Assist the Supervisor to coordinate all unplanned work that arises over the course of the week.
• Display a clear commitment to safety and health and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment. Operate in accordance with and comply the Company’s Safety and Health Policy, and with all site policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Proactive involvement with continuous OHS improvement processes.
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management. Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environmental Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Manage all activities in a manner that prevents pollution and minimises damage to the natural environment.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant experience in the mining industry. Sound understanding of fixed plant maintenance principals and their application in practice. Sound knowledge of operation of fixed gold processing plant equipment. High level of knowledge in statutory safety and environmental requirements relevant to plant maintenance and classified plant. Good level of knowledge in computer literacy, in particular MS Office. Ability to plan and or anticipate likely scenarios as related to all key responsibility areas. Able to effectively allocate the organisation’s resources to achieve business requirements. Effective time management. Ability to develop appropriate action plans in order to respond to current and emerging issues. Ability to work unsupervised. Sound leadership skills. Good communication skills.

Qualifications

Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence. Western Australian Construction White Card. S26.

Passion for Growth:

A strong desire to be part of an exciting new growth project and contribute to Northern Star’s dynamic work environment.

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 includes 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 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.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!