Permit Officer

About the role

Northern Star is seeking a residential Permit Officer for the KCGM Operation in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. This is a long-term opportunity at a large-scale gold mining business with operations in Western Australia and Alaska. The site is described as having a mine life of more than 10 years, and the role follows a 7/7 roster with 12-hour shifts.

The role sits within a technical team and supports the company’s STARR values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. The Permit Officer reports to the Production Planner and is responsible for helping ensure production and maintenance activities are coordinated with minimal disruption to plant operations.

Key duties

• Plan and schedule equipment shutdowns and operational tasks so processing plant activity is affected as little as possible.
• Administer the Hand Over Permit (HOP) system for planned and unplanned isolation needs linked to maintenance and operations.
• Confirm that permits are approved, safety controls are in place, and permit holders are informed in a timely way.
• Build and support a production planning approach that aligns with the company’s goals and vision.
• Maintain plant isolation identification tags and the related valve identification database to protect personnel and support compliance with isolation procedures.
• Keep the HOP isolation database current and accurate whenever updates are needed.
• Work with mineral processing operators to check and audit isolations, permits of isolation, and HOPs to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Prepare HOPs and permit isolations for daily maintenance work, including breakdown response, in coordination with process control operators.
• Prepare isolation permits for major shutdowns and ensure hazardous energy isolations are identified and documented before maintenance begins.

Experience and skills required

• At least 5 years of experience in mineral processing or a related industry.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role or senior technician position.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Well-developed planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• Leadership capability, including the ability to coach, train, and influence others.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Comfort working within a team and contributing to positive team relationships.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to train others and share knowledge in line with the department training matrix.
• A genuine interest in contributing to a growth-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Current Western Australian “C” class driver’s licence.

Perks and benefits

• Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus scheme.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold-standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program offering cash savings on everyday spending.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from the start date.
• Salary sacrificing options, including novated leasing and remote area living benefits.

Eligibility and pre-employment checks

Applicants must satisfy pre-employment requirements, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, proof of right to work, and a valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and operates as an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Working arrangement

This is a full-time residential role based onsite in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The roster is 7/7 with 12-hour days.