Planning Engineer

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 is currently seeking Planning Engineers to join the team at Wonder Underground Mine, part of our Thunderbox Operations. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed technical team on the convenience of an 8:6 roster. 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Produce accurate and clear mine instructions (lateral and vertical mine development, stope notes) by bringing conceptual designs to execution-ready plans.
• Assist the Senior Engineer in developing weekly plans and schedules and ensuring compliance to monthly and 3MS special requirements
• Work closely with the geology team to ensure designs are in line with available geological information.
• Evaluation of prospective remnant areas and improvement projects to optimise mining practices.
• Management of underground contractors for project work where required.
• Work closely with survey and operations to prioritise and execute development activities.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

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Experience:**
Candidates should have demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced mechanised hard-rock underground operation, with exposure to underground production and mine planning, and will ideally have completed their practical underground time. Competency in the Deswik software suite, including CAD and IS, is highly desirable.

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Qualifications**:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
• Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence (Manual).

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Passion for Growth:**
Success in this role will be demonstrated by an individual who is committed to continuous learning and improvement. They will seek opportunities to develop themselves and others, embrace new ideas, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and high performance aligned with business objectives.

**Discover the perks of working at Northern Star
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• 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.

EligibilityCandidates 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!