GIS Analyst
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.
Are you passionate about GIS, enjoy working with spatial data, and want to contribute to environmental excellence in the mining industry? Northern Star Resources currently has an exciting opportunity for a GIS Analyst to join our team at our Subiaco Corporate Office on a permanent full-time basis, working Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Environmental Manager – EMS and under the guidance of the principal GIS Developer you will maintain environmental spatial data and deliver GIS mapping products that support environmental approvals, compliance, mine closure planning, and operational decision-making across our operations. This role is ideal for an early-career GIS professional looking to grow their experience in the mining industry.
Here is what awaits you.
- Respond to GIS and mapping requests from environmental teams across the business.
- Support the ongoing improvement of GIS processes, standards and data management practices.
- Produce high-quality cartographic outputs for environmental approvals, regulatory submissions, compliance reporting, and mine closure planning.
- Assist with the management, validation and quality assurance of environmental spatial data from internal and external sources.
- Conduct spatial analysis including summary area calculations, proximity assessments, and environmental footprint mapping.
- Assist with administering GIS user portal, web maps and spatial repositories.
- Maintain metadata and data governance requirements to ensure spatial information remains accurate, accessible and auditable.
To thrive in this role, you will need.
Experience: Demonstrated 1-3 years of experience using GIS desktop platforms such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS, with strong spatial data management, cartography and Microsoft Office skills. Experience within mining, environmental, natural resources or consulting sectors, along with exposure to web/field GIS applications, spatial databases, environmental compliance processes, and GIS automation or scripting, will be highly regarded.
Qualifications: Hold a relevant Tertiary qualification in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Passion for Growth: Success in this role will come from being a proactive, collaborative, and detail-oriented GIS professional with strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be committed to delivering high-quality outcomes while consistently demonstrating Northern Star's STARR Values.
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.
Joining the Northern Star team also offers the opportunity to enjoy our industry leading benefits and bonus programs, which include:
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Five weeks annual leave for site-based roles.
- An annual Short-term Incentive Bonus Program
- An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
- Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
- Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
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!
