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Senior planning engineer

Perth
Northern Star Resources
Planning Engineer
Posted: 14 December
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Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position


Job Description

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global‑scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory 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 Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulate 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. Location: Northern Goldfields Operations. Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off.


Responsibilities

Deliver long‑term mine plans to optimise the life of asset and enable the business to meet its long and short‑term objectives in terms of safety, production and cost.

Produce practical development and production designs on new and updated geological resource models for mine areas within the broader underground mining complex.

Logically sequence and schedule mine areas for enhancement of the overall mine production and economic profiles.

Produce functional infrastructure designs allowing for successful execution of mining activities and schedules.

Undertake financial evaluation throughout the design process to a standard adequate for the investment review process and reserve reporting.

Be a key contributor to the evolution of the site mining strategy with a focus on the annual budget and life‑of‑asset time spaces.

Assist and contribute in the unit‑cost review and estimation processes.

Assist with the compilation and ongoing review of mine design and planning guidelines.


Qualifications & Experience

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.

First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency (desirable).

Underground production and planning experience in mechanised hard‑rock underground mining, preferably with exposure to highly productive narrow‑vein mining.

Proficient user of Deswik packages including CAD, SO, Scheduler & MDM.

Strong financial acumen.

Attributes: Success in this role requires a proactive, high‑performing individual who engages in safety processes, builds meaningful relationships with stakeholders, fosters a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment focused on maintenance and preventative advancements.


Benefits

* 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 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 & Equal Opportunity

Eligibility: Candidates must meet our pre‑employment criteria which includes 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. At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

Click the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

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