Alternate Underground Manager (Northern Goldfields, WA, AU)

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.

Roster: 8 days on, 6 days off - FIFO ex Perth

Here’s what awaits you:

• Lead and supervise the operational teams including external contractors and/or Northern Star Mining Services.
• Generate operating plans and budgets that align with the Company’s operating requirements and maximise the underground mine’s contribution to the Operation.
• Prepare forecasts and develop mining strategy with assistance from the geology department, mining operations, planning and production engineers.
• Develop mine design, planning guidelines and strategies to optimise mining processes.
• Support the Underground Manager and Mining Manager in their statutory and strategic responsibilities and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain robust succession and talent management frameworks, ensuring defined accountabilities and consistent performance feedback.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Candidates should have technical and leadership experience in large scale underground mining operations, including contractor, project and people management.

They should be decisive leaders with the ability to think critically, influence, communicate risks effectively, and deliver practical, value-driven plans.