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Ready to take your mining career to new heights? Northern Star Surface Mining (NSSM), the newly established entity of Northern Star Resources, Australia’s leading gold producer, offers a pathway to innovation and growth. NSSM is dedicated to delivering outstanding results in gold mining operations, providing exciting opportunities for advancement and professional excellence.

Northern Star is renowned ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with major operations in Western Australia and Alaska. NSSM represents our commitment to expanding in-house capabilities and delivering exceptional surface mining support.

NSSM is committed to providing top-tier, in-house support, all while embodying Northern Star’s STARR Core Values, with all of our current projects being based in the Goldfields region.

We're now hiring experienced Dump Truck Operators to join our crews, working on a 2:1 FIFO roster from Perth.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Operating CAT 785, 789 or 793 haul trucks safely and efficiently
• Driving the rigid Hitachi 3500AC-3 truck
• Performing pre-start checks and reporting maintenance issues
• Following designated haul routes and traffic procedures
• Working closely with excavator operators, dispatch, and supervisors
• Staying alert to changing pit conditions and site hazards
• Completing production records and clear shift handovers
• Supporting a safety-first, team-driven work environment

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience operating mechanical or electric haul trucks in an open pit mining environment
• A valid WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork ethic
• Solid understanding of open pit mining operations

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• 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:

Applicants must meet our pre-employment criteria, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, valid Australian work rights, and a national police clearance.

Northern Star Surface Mining is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Join NSSM and be part of an innovative chapter: delivering safe, efficient, and high-impact results alongside a high-performing team. By joining the team, you’ll benefit from highly competitive industry- hourly rates, KPI bonuses, a well-structured career pathway and the opportunity to make a real difference from the ground up.

At NSSM, you won’t just be a part of a new division; you’ll help shape its success… Apply now to be among the first to join this exciting new team in the Goldfields.