Geotechnical Superintendent - FIFO

About the role

Northern Star Resources, an ASX 50 gold miner with operations in Western Australia and Alaska, is looking for a Geotechnical Superintendent for its Thunderbox operations. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will lead capability uplift and improve geotechnical practices across site, while strengthening team development and succession planning. The role runs on a 4:3 FIFO roster from Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Geotechnical team to support safe, efficient operations
• Ensure quality technical input to maximise ore recovery and meet targets
• Build team capability and monitor geotechnical performance and compliance
• Investigate and resolve geotechnical issues across site
• Contribute to mine design and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage contractors and consultants
• Play a key role within the site senior leadership team

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering
• Current "C" Class Western Australian driver's licence
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the mining industry
• Solid experience in geotechnical engineering across open pit and underground operations, including void management, squeezing ground, seismic damage and backfill
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring large technical teams, contractors and consultants
• Experience with mine auditing and geotechnical assessment techniques
• Ability to influence stakeholders and make strategic, business-level decisions

Required skills

• Proficiency in geotechnical and mine design software: Datamine, Map3D, Rocscience suite (Phase2/3), Dips and Unwedge
• Strong capability in geotechnical analysis and mine design tools

What we offer

• Company subsidised health insurance
• Quarterly short-term incentive bonus program
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees
• Annual employee share plan program
• Company-paid salary continuance insurance (income protection)
• GoldSTARR rewards program with cash savings
• Parental leave policy and salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living options
• Employee assistance programs with counselling and wellbeing services

Candidates must meet pre-employment criteria including medical, drug and alcohol screening, right to work and a valid Australian national police clearance.