Underground Project Superintendent

About the role

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced Underground Project Superintendent to lead the safe, disciplined and effective delivery of high-value underground capital projects. Reporting to the Capital Projects Manager, the role oversees project execution from design through to delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required safety, quality, technical and operational standards. It works closely with operations teams, project engineers, contractors, consultants and key stakeholders. The roster is 5/2 or 4/3 days, with a quarterly STI bonus and premium private health insurance.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver underground capital projects safely, on time, on schedule and within budget, aligned with safety standards, regulations and site requirements.
• Establish and maintain clear, repeatable project delivery processes.
• Identify schedule risks and constraints and implement recovery plans to protect milestones.
• Inspect progress, workmanship, quality and safety regularly.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers.
• Coordinate with operations, contractors, consultants and stakeholders, and monitor productivity, resources, costs and scope changes.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or relevant discipline).
• 10-15+ years of relevant engineering or project management experience.
• Unrestricted C class driver's licence.
• Experience working with an independent scheduler for all projects.

Required skills

• Project management at all levels.
• Team leadership, conflict resolution and decision-making under pressure.
• Motivating contractors and Project Engineers, and negotiating with stakeholders.
• Weekly, monthly and quarterly meeting facilitation and reporting.

What we offer

• Subsidised group health insurance for employees and immediate family, with rebates of 80-100%.
• Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Parental leave and wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working arrangements considered on a case-by-case basis.