At a Glance
- Tasks: Create clear mine plans and collaborate with teams to ensure successful operations.
- Company: Join Northern Star, a leading gold miner with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, health insurance, and employee rewards programs.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values safety, respect, and results.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic mining environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering and experience with mine design software required.
The predicted salary is between 78750 - 96250 $ per year.
Overview
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.
Company Culture
At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results.
These values are more than words; 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: Planning Engineer (Kanowna Belle Operations)
This is a residential role operating on an 8/6 roster, 12 hrs per day. It offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment in one of Australia’s premier gold‑mining regions.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Assist in 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.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience with mine design software – preferably Deswik CAD and IS. Underground. 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.
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
- Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence (Manual).
- St John’s Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).
Benefits
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- 5 weeks annual leave for site–based employees.
- Employee Share Plan programmes.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- Gold STARR rewards programme – cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programmes (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.
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Planning Engineer employer: Northern Star Mining Services Limited
Northern Star Resources is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Subiaco where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of a culture that values inclusivity and strategic thinking. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a supportive team dedicated to organisational excellence.
Contact Details:
Northern Star Mining Services Limited Recruitment Team
