Metallurgist

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.

We have an enticing residential Metallurgist position awaiting you at the world class Kanowna Belle Operation that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of an 8/6 (12hr days) roster. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Identifying the hazards in their work area and using the correct controls to manage the risk. Reporting to the Supervisor immediately any actual or potential unsafe conditions or activities, mishaps, incidents, accidents, injuries or illnesses in the workplace.
• Complying with all policies, procedures and rules in place at specific work locations. Display a clear commitment to safety and health and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment.
• Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environment Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Manage all activities in a manner that prevents pollution and minimises damage to the natural environment.
• Provide metallurgical and processing operations advice. Conduct plant investigations and improvement projects to improve recovery, increase throughput and reduce cost as required.
• Monitor plant performance analyse operational/assay data and set up systems that provide performance trends that can be used to identify areas and opportunities to improve plant performance. Assist in developing the budget physicals and cost targets for the annual budget.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant experience in the mining industry. Computer literacy – Microsoft Office (Extensive Excel skills is an absolute requirement). Effective communication skills and excellent data analysis skills. Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all processing tasks. Pragmatic approach to trouble shooting and problem solving and be familiar with process control systems.

Qualifications: Degree majoring in Metallurgical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution. Current “C” Class (manual) Western Australian Drivers Licence and a National Police Clearance.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part and contribute to exciting projects as well as Northern Star’s dynamic 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!