Maintenance Leading Hand

Maintenance Leading Hand

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.

About the role:

Northern Star Resources has an exciting leadership opportunity at our Jundee Operations for a dynamic and driven Maintenance Leading Hand working FIFO ex Perth on 8 days on 6 days off rotation. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor, and the primary role is to assist in leading the mehcanical team in a safe and productive work environment by ensuring all work practices/procedures meet company safety & operational standards within the statutory standard.

Here's what awaits you…

• Carry out maintenance activities on all Fixed Plant Equipment as directed, in a safe and efficient manner, whilst adhering to Company Standards, Policies and Procedures.
• Execute the work in accordance with the schedule, scope, quality standards and within agreed timeframes.
• Order parts and materials for Work Orders as directed by the Mechanical Supervisor and escalate any issues in a timely manner.
• Provide input into mechanical improvements of the processing plant.
• Assist in managing performance and productivity of the team, including coaching and development to employees of a lower level.

To thrive in this role, you'll need…

Experience: The successful applicant will have similar leading hand experience with demonstrated experience in fault-finding and diagnostics. Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment will be highly regarded, along with experience working in a fixed plant environment.
Qualifications: A current "C" Class Western Australian Driver's Licence, Trade Certified in Mechanical Fitting or Boilermaker/Fabrication & Schedule 26 completed.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of leading a succesful mechanical team contributing to Northern Star's dynamic and safe work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 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!