Job description
Health & Safety Advisor
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.
Northern Star Resources Ltd is searching for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join the Health & Safety Department at KCGM, based in Kalgoorlie.
This residential position is on a 5:2/4:3 roster, working 9‑hour days, providing a great work‑home balance. Be home every night
Here's what awaits you
* Ensure site teams comply with legislation and continually develop the safety management system to remain relevant to all stakeholders.
* Provide continuous support, guidance and direction to personnel and contractors for all safety and health requirements.
* Conduct regular safety and equipment inspections of work sites and inform supervisors of unsafe practices, conditions and possible safety and health hazards.
* Review serious incident investigations with the OHS Superintendent and/or Health & Safety Manager to ensure adequate quality and remedial actions are appropriate and implemented.
* Develop health and safety initiatives where required and promote across the site.
* Participate in risk assessments of site work activities and conditions.
* Monitor the completion of recommendations and actions from incident investigations, inspections and audits.
* Communicate changes to the company‑level documents to ensure a clear understanding across all teams.
To thrive in this role, you'll need
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role in a mine site environment. Experience in incident investigations, workplace inspections and audits also required.
Qualifications
* Certificate IV or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety.
* Current Australian C‑class driver's licence and Senior First Aid Certificate.
* ICAM qualification is preferred.
Passion for Growth
Genuine passion for the Australian gold mining industry and workplace safety.
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star
* Company‑subsidised GU health insurance.
* Gold price variable bonus incentive.
* Short‑term incentive bonus program.
* Four weeks of annual leave for site‑based employees.
* Employee share plan programmes.
* Gold standard parental leave policy.
* GoldSTARR 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 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.
Apply now to join the Northern Star team
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