Join Northern Star, where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your career can thrive.
Your next move starts here
Take the first step towards a rewarding career and build your future with Northern Star Resources.
If you are ready to turn your aspiration into action, this is your opportunity to start strong in the mining industry.
We are recruiting for motivated and trade passionate people for our operations located across Western Australia. You can choose to join our Team working either at one of our remote mine sites on a fly-in-fly-out basis or as a residential employee based in Kalgoorlie- Boulder area including our iconic Super Pit.
Northern Star’s 2027 apprenticeship intake will focus on the following disciplines:
- Fixed Plant Electricians
- Fixed Plant Mechanics
- Light Vehicle Mechanics
- Fixed Plant Boilermakers
- Heavy Diesel Mechanics
- Communication Technicians
At Northern Star, you will join Australia’s leading gold producer with a team that is built on performance, growth and world-class gold assets. From day one, you will help to contribute to meaningful work and gain exposure to large scale projects and industry leading practices.
Our Apprenticeship Program has been designed to set you up for long-term success. Through hands-on experience, structured training and dedicated support, you will develop the technical capabilities and confidence needed to thrive as a tradesperson. You'll be trusted with real responsibilities and empowered to make a genuine impact on our operations.
We see all our Apprentices as the tradespeople of tomorrow, which is why we invest in your development, value your input and create pathways for you to grow not just within our business but across the broader mining industry.
What you can look forward to:
As an Apprentice, you'll play a key role in supporting our operations by working alongside experienced tradespeople to build the skills and knowledge behind a genuine trade career.
You'll gain hands-on technical experience across real, day-to-day tasks in your trade — learning to read and apply technical drawings and specifications, and to safely maintain, repair and install the equipment and infrastructure that keeps our operations running. Your work will directly contribute to safe, efficient and reliable mining activities.
Our program offers practical exposure to modern trade practices and equipment in a live operational environment, giving you the foundation to build strong technical capabilities and grow into a first-class tradesperson.
As part of our Apprenticeship Program, you will have:
- Opportunities at multiple sites, with FIFO from Perth or residential roles on offer
- A structured multi-year program with clear milestones, training and support every step of the way
- Ongoing training and development, including required coursework toward your trade certification
- Professional mentoring from experienced tradespeople and supervisors who are genuine people leaders in their field
- A permanent career with Northern Star upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Our Recruitment Process:
Kick things off by submitting your resume online through our Trainees and Apprentices Student Careers page. From there, we'll review your application and invite shortlisted candidates to interview with Managers from the relevant department. If you're successful, a member of our Future Talent team will be in touch to organise your pre-employment checks and get the onboarding process underway.
Our people, Your benefits:
- Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family members, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%.
- Attractive Short Term Incentive bonus program, paid quarterly for site-based employees and annual for corporate personnel.
- 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
- Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement, covering up to 75% of base salary plus superannuation.
- Employee Share Scheme enabling eligible employees to build long-term wealth through our employee share programs, receiving up to $1,000 in free company shares each year.
- Employee Share Match Plan with flexible purchase options and company-matched contributions.
- Gold-standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards program offering cash savings and cashback for a wider range of shopping retailers, dining, recreation and travel.
- Flexible working policy.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) providing free, trusted counselling and wellbeing services for employees and their immediate family.
- Flexible salary packaging through Maxxia, SG fleet and Kooya, including novated car leasing, housing benefits for remote roles, airport parking for FIFO.
- Long-term service program providing generous vouchers and gold medallions at significant career milestones.
About Northern Star Resources:
Northern Star Resources is an ASX 20, global-scale gold producer with a strong track record of operational excellence and sustainable growth. We own and operate three high-quality production centres, alongside a development project and active exploration programs across Western Australia and Alaska.
At Northern Star, we are committed to creating meaningful career opportunities. We offer genuine pathways for career progression, supported by ongoing development and on-the-job training delivered by experienced industry leaders. Our STARR Core Values
of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results form the foundation of our culture and guide every decision we make.
Take this opportunity
Applications for this position will close on 11th September 2026.
