Truck Driver/Trainee Truck Driver

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.

We are offering you the chance to build a career within the production sector of the mining industry as a Truck Driver or Truck Driver Trainee at our iconic KCGM Super Pit. Promising a long term and fulfilling future, join our esteemed team on the convenience of an 7/7 (12.5-hour day/night shift) residential roster.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Operating CAT 793 and 785 Haul Trucks in the Open Pit, working in conjunction with Face shovels, Excavators and Loaders, to fulfil production requirements in a safe and reliable manner.
• Operating Haul Trucks across various areas of the KCGM site, including the Fimiston Open Pit, Rehandle Ore Delivery area and other trainee-related activities to build your familiarisation to operating in a mining environment.
• Safely operating a Haul Trucks to transport ore and waste to designated areas to achieve production targets in the mine,
• You will also display behaviour consistent with our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long-term, and be an integral part in its future growth and development

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience: Excellent communication and listening skills, to be able to communicate over two-way radios and have strong attention to detail and flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices. A strong willingness to learn, with the ability to perform effectively in 12.5-hour shift environments involving repetitive tasks.

Qualifications: A Current unencumbered ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence (manual or automatic) and you currently reside in the Goldfields region.

Passion for Growth: A strong desire to be part of a team contributing to Northern Star's dynamic work environment.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes 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!