Northern Star Resources is the global gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centres exclusively in the tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guidance is 1.6 million ounces in the current financial year, before climbing to 2 million ounces by FY27.

Current Reserves of 19Moz underpin long mine lives across the portfolio, with further upside from an enviable track record in exploration and discovery. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to the Northern Star business.

Northern Star are seeking motivated engineers to fill Planning and Senior Planning roles at our Kalgoorlie Operations.

Senior Planning Engineers with extensive experience may have the opportunity to FIFO from Perth.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Undertake all planning activities incorporating short, medium and long-term planning requirements.

Contribute to the Underground Team to deliver monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts and mining schedules.

Develop, compare, and rank multiple mining strategies with assistance from Senior Mine Geologists and direction of Planning Superintendent. Mining schedules are to be produced in accordance with each strategy.

Complete Ore Reserve Estimations in accordance with JORC code definitions.

Ensure integrity and security of all data stored on the Datamine Studio UG mine planning systems.

Undertake mine designs for all geological block models.

Oversee and review all mine designs developed within the Planning Department. All designs to be completed in Datamine Studio UG.

Update all mining costs quarterly, in line with actuals on a 12-month rolling average.

Develop cut-off grades quarterly, based on various gold prices.

Complete gold price sensitivities on the LOM plan.

Required skills and experience:

Qualified Mining Engineer

5 years’ relevant experience in the mining industry

Underground production and planning experience with mining technology and heavy production equipment in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine.

Significant experience in all planning processes, from long to short term.

Experience and knowledge of various mining methods.

Detailed knowledge of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Competent in the use of mine planning and design software – Datamine Studio UG and EPS packages

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business.

Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Why join us?

When you join, you join the next exciting growth stage of Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

In joining Northern Star, you’ll experience:

Vibrant hub of activity, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team.

Great company culture with the opportunity to lead and develop a great workforce.

Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

Exciting, fast paced work environment with a motivated and driven workforce.

Excellent remuneration package with bonuses and exceptional benefits.

Membership access to our GOLDSTARR reward gateway program.

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Our Kalgoorlie Operations are the best residential mining opportunities in the region; providing excellent work-home life balance and ongoing sustainability for the Goldfields.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local communities in which we operate. We recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

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Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.