Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Northern Star Resources Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance

Five weeks annual leave

Quarterly Short-term Incentive Bonus Program

Employee Share Plan Program

Salary Continuance Insurance

GoldSTARR rewards program

Parental leave policy

Salary sacrificing benefits

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

A leading gold mining company in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Jundee Operations. This role involves providing geotechnical support, developing mining plans, and conducting evaluations. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of mining industry experience, strong report writing skills, and a Tertiary Qualification in Geotechnical Engineering. The position promotes career growth, offers an 8:6 roster, and includes industry-leading benefits such as subsidised health insurance and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the mining industry.
• Practical geotechnical knowledge application.
• Regulatory understanding for open cut and underground mines.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical support for key project work.
• Propose safe and efficient mining plans.
• Review and update Ground Control Management Plan/s.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Map3D Numerical Modelling Software

Rocscience Software Suite Phase2

Microsoft Office

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.

Northern Star Resources currently has an excellent Senior Geotechnical Engineer role available at our Jundee Operations. This is a chance to join a supportive technical team and grow your career in a long-term, rewarding environment, complemented by an 8:6 roster.

Here is what awaits you:

• Provide geotechnical support and support with key project work.
• Propose safe and efficient mining plans to key site personnel.
• Development of departmental systems, processes, and procedures.
• Review and update Ground Control Management Plan/s (GCMP).
• Carry out geotechnical evaluations, risk assessments and make geotechnical recommendations.
• Investigate geotechnical occurrences and issues and make recommendations for solutions.
• Look for, assess and implement Business Improvement opportunities.
• Engage with site personnel on a regular basis to determine specialist geotechnical requirements.
• Provide support, guidance and professional development opportunities to Geotechnical Engineer/s.
• Prepare month-end reports documenting key activities/issues occurring in the month for submission.

To thrive in this role, you will need

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the mining industry.
• Sound practical application of geotechnical knowledge.
• Clear understanding of regulatory requirements for open cut and underground mines.
• Working knowledge of various mining methods, both surface and underground (e.g. long hole open stoping, jumbo stoping and underground backfill systems.)
• Exposure to mine auditing and assessment techniques.
• Computer literacy – Deswik, Map3D Numerical Modelling Software, Rocscience Software Suite Phase2, Dips & Unwedge and Microsoft Office.
• Strong report writing skills.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Driver’s Licence (Manual).

Passion for Growth:

Success in this role will come from your skills in accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships, along with your passion for challenging the norm to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Five weeks annual leave for site-based roles.
• A quarterly Short-term Incentive Bonus Program.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

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!