AddressReady 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 Production Employee - Dispatch Operator position awaiting you at our iconic KCGM Superpit, that boasts a +10-year mine life. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed team on the convenience of an 7/7 days and nights residential roster.
Here's what awaits you:
- Coordinating the optimisation of people and equipment involved in Load and Haul activities in the Fimiston Open Pit and surrounding waste dumps by efficiently integrating maintenance requirements with mining and operational requirements to achieve set production targets.
- Working within a high pressurized office-based environment, monitoring the telephone, radio and dispatch system and deal with ad hoc duties.
- Predominantly acting as senior operators in supervisors or senior operators' absences and as such are expected to possess leadership qualities and competencies.
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience operating machinery in an open pit mining or quarry
- Excellent knowledge of load and haul process and good knowledge of overall mining sequence
- Ability to think strategically and to react appropriately to unplanned maintenance, manning or any other issues to ensure mining sequence and daily targets are adhered to as required.
- Exposure to a range of workplace safety systems
- Intermediate computer literacy with ability to use integrated management systems, spreadsheet applications and word processing software.
- Ability to influence team members actions by coaching and mentoring.
- Must reside in the Goldfields region or be willing to relocate.
- National Police Clearance within twelve (12) months
- Current Unencumbered Western Australian "MR" Class Drivers Licence
- Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Drivers Licence.
- Fleet management system experience
Preferred
- Leading hand experience in a similarly sized operation.
- Experience in dispatching in an open pit environment.
- Leadership / Supervisory Training.
- Conflict Management Training.
- WENCO FMS experience
Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of a team contributing to Northern Star's dynamic work environment
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
- 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!
