Senior Mine Surveyor

NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee share plans

Parental leave policy

Novated leasing

Flexible working policy

Job summary

Northern Star Resources invites applications for a Mine Surveyor role at our South Kalgoorlie Underground Operations. You will lead the surveying team, develop procedures, and ensure accurate reference marks underground to control development and stopes while maintaining critical records and monthly reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Diploma in Surveying, a Grade 1 Mine Surveyor certificate if available, and hands-on Deswik package experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using Deswik packages (CAD & MDM).
• Natural leader with a track record mentoring teams and keeping them engaged.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Surveying; COE Grade 1 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and provide professional development guidance to the Mine Surveyors.
• Lay out and maintain survey reference marks underground for drive development and other tasks.
• Conduct regular surveys to control major underground features (decline dimensions, gradient, stope levels).
• Support and develop junior team members with higher level tasks such as re-surveys and drone flights.
• Produce accurate monthly records for underground workings, surface excavations and ore stockpiles.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Surveying knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying

Authorised Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency - Grade 1

Tools

Deswik CAD & MDM

Drone flights capability

Job description

• 5/2 4/3 Residential Roster or 8/6 4/3 FIFO Roster | 10 or 12 hour Days
• Very good salary package including Quarterly STI bonus, subject to performance + Premium Private Health Insurance and more.
• Excellent growth prospects at our South Kalgoorlie Underground Operations.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Develop, lead and provide professional development guidance to the Mine Surveyors.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of up to date job procedures and practice standards for tasks performed within the team.
• Lay out and maintain survey reference marks underground for control of drive development and stripping, stopping, service holes, rises and diamond drilling programs.
• Regular surveys to control major underground features (eg. decline dimensions, gradient and directions, stope drive levels and orientations and long hole stopes).
• Support and develop junior team members with higher level tasks such as re-surveys, CALS scans and drone flights
• Produce accurate monthly records for all underground workings with advance and stripping progress, surface excavations and ore stockpiles.
• Deliver accurate end of month figures and maintenance of mine survey records.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience using Deswik packages (CAD & MDM).
• A natural leader with a history of managing & mentoring teams, keeping them engaged, motivated, and results focused.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Surveying.
• Authorised Mine Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency - Grade 1 (desirable).
• Manual Driver’s license - Class C.
• CASA accreditation or Remote Pilots Licence for drone flights (desirable).
• 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 plans 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.

Our Kalgoorlie Production Centre includes KCGM, Carosue Dam and Kalgoorlie Operations (Kanowna Belle and South Kalgoorlie), bringing together a portfolio of established assets within one of Australia’s most recognised mining regions. Supported by a strong residential workforce and longstanding mining history, the centre offers the opportunity to contribute across a large-scale operational environment within the Goldfields region.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star Resources is an ASX 20 global-scale gold producer with a portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects across Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three production centres, bringing together a range of underground and open pit mining operations across some of the world’s most established gold regions. As we continue to grow, the Hemi Gold Project represents an exciting next chapter for Northern Star, positioning us to further strengthen our production profile and create lasting value for our people, communities and shareholders.

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.