Project Manager

Job description:

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. 

Position: Project Manager 

Roster: 4/3 or 8/6 - FIFO ex Perth or Residential in Kalgoorlie 

Location: KCGM 

Here’s what awaits you:

• Lead gold recovery projects from decommissioned equipment to maximise asset value.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to preserve idle equipment for potential future use.
• Prepare and manage detailed project plans aligned with shutdowns, maintenance windows and production targets.
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets, monitor expenditure and drive cost-effective delivery without compromising safety or quality.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, metallurgy, engineering, and external contractors to ensure alignment and minimise operational disruption.
• Oversee contractor performance, procurement activities, and tender evaluations, ensuring compliance with site standards and requirements.
• Deliver progress reporting, maintain accurate project documentation, and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement. 

To thrive in this role, you’ll need: 

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience delivering sustaining capital or brownfield design projects within gold mining industry.
• Working knowledge of gold processing circuits (crushing, milling, CIL/CIP, elution, tailings) to effectively manage project impacts on production.
• Strong project management capability across scope, design, schedule, cost and risk management.
• Exposure of the full project life cycle including supporting commissioning, operational readiness and handover of new assets.
• Proficiency using MS Projects, Excel and Pronto or similar WMS packages.
• Ability to influence, communicate risks effectively and strong commercial acumen. 

Qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical, Reliability, Mechanical Engineering (desirable) or Trade with relevant industry experience.
• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence. 

Attributes:

Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a can-do attitude, and a positive outlook. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement, drive continuous improvement and value-driven cost management. 

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based staff.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include 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!