Planning Engineer - Underground Gold Mine

About the role

Northern Star, an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with operations in Western Australia and Alaska, is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer for its KCGM Fimiston underground mine. This is a residential role on an 8/6 roster in one of Australia's premier gold mining regions, within a team guided by the STARR core values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results.

Key responsibilities

• Produce accurate and clear mine instructions (lateral and vertical mine development, stope notes) and turn conceptual designs into execution-ready plans for approval by the Senior Planning Engineer.
• Ensure issued instructions are clear, correct and understandable to Operations.
• Work closely with the geology team so designs match available geological information.
• Evaluate prospective remnant areas.
• Assist in managing underground contractors for project work where required.
• Work with survey and operations to prioritise and execute development activities.
• Contribute to other Mine Planning Department functions such as budgets/forecasts, life-of-mine plans, reserves, ventilation and capital projects.
• Take part in safety and daily compliance meetings.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Underground production and planning experience in a mechanised hard-rock underground mine, with underground time completed.
• Current C-class Western Australian driver's licence (manual).
• Awareness of the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulation 2022.
• St John's Senior First Aid certificate is desirable.

Required skills

• Experience with mine design software, preferably Deswik CAD and IS.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.

What we offer

• Company subsidised health insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program and employee share plan programs.
• Parental leave policy and salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• GoldSTARR rewards program and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

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