Technical Services Superintendent

Northern Star Resources Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance

Short-term incentive bonus program

5 weeks annual leave

Employee Share Plan programs

Gold standard parental leave policy

GoldSTARR rewards program

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Salary continuance insurance

Salary sacrificing benefits

Job summary

A premier gold employer in Australia is seeking a Technical Services Superintendent to manage the Production, Geotechnical, Ventilation, and Projects teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive underground production experience, proficiency in mine planning software including Deswik CAD, and a Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering. This role offers competitive benefits including subsidized health insurance, a short-term incentive bonus program, and a generous annual leave policy.

Qualifications

• Strong underground production and planning experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading professional teams.
• Passion for safety processes and adherence to controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage Production, Geotechnical, Ventilation and Projects teams.
• Monitor daily performance of production and projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineering and technical roles.
• Identify business improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineering and technical staff through coaching and appraisals.

Skills

Underground production experience

Planning methods knowledge

Leadership skills

Mine planning software proficiency

CAD software experience

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering

WA First Class Mine Manager Certification

Tools

Deswik CAD

Scheduler software

Ventsim

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.

Position: Technical Services Superintendent

Work Location: Jundee Operations

Roster: 8:6

Here’s what awaits you:

• Management of the Production, Geotechnical, Ventilation and Projects teams ensuring timely delivery of function outcomes to achieve the mine plan
• Monitor the daily performance of production, infrastructure projects and bring any trends or issues which may compromise the three month and/or budget schedule to the attention of the Alternate Underground Managers with options to rectify the situation.
• Design and implement clear directions and information regarding the schedule and plans to Engineers, Foreman and Shift Supervisors. This includes clear communication of any controls required to safely undertake the work.
• Identify business improvements, proposals of economic solutions, actions and progressing.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to the engineering and technical roles. Develop personnel directly reporting to this position through coaching, training and regular appraisals.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

The ideal candidate will bring strong underground production and planning experience, including deep knowledge of highly productive narrow-vein mining and exposure to a range of mining methods. Demonstrated success in leading professional teams is essential. Proficiency in mine planning and design software – particularly Deswik CAD and Scheduler or similar platforms, as well as Ventsim is required.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering
• WA First Class Mine Manager Certification and completion of underground practical time (preferred).

Passion for Growth:

Success in this role will be a high performing individual who proactively engage in safety processes and adherence to required controls. Actively monitors and promotes the STARR Core Values to facilitate continuous improvement, high quality work and the management of cost in line with business strategies. The team will develop a high level of skill, integrity and ownership developed through your active coaching, engagement and standard setting behaviour.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• 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!