Technical Services Superintendent

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 currently has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Services Superintendent to join the team at our Jundee Operations, working an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth.

Here’s what awaits you:

• A clear development pathway towards an Alternate Underground Manager role - this role bridges the gap between technical work and shaping the direction of the mine operations.
• The freedom and accountability to lead the technical teams and create value for the mine and its stakeholders.
• Monitor the daily performance of production, infrastructure projects and be empowered to make changes to achieve the best outcomes.  
• Take on technical challenges to find solutions and execute the work efficiently by providing clear directions and information regarding the schedule and plans to Engineers, Foreman and Shift Supervisors.
• Identify business improvements, proposals of economic solutions, actions and progressing.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to the engineering and technical roles. Develop personnel directly reporting to this position through coaching, training and regular appraisals.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience:

The ideal candidate will bring strong underground production and planning experience, including deep knowledge of highly productive narrow‑vein mining and exposure to a range of mining methods. Demonstrated success in leading professional teams is essential. Proficiency in mine planning and design software - particularly Deswik CAD and Scheduler or similar platforms, as well as Ventsim is required.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering
• WA First Class Mine Manager Certification and completion of underground practical time (preferred).

Passion for Growth:

Success in this role will be a high performing individual who proactively engage in safety processes and adherence to required controls. Actively monitors and promotes the STARR Core Values to facilitate continuous improvement, high quality work and the management of cost in line with business strategies. The team will develop a high level of skill, integrity and ownership developed through your active coaching, engagement and standard setting behaviour.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Quarterly Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

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!