Take the first step towards a rewarding career and build your future with Northern Star Resources.
If you are a recent graduate - or about to finish your degree - and ready to turn your ambition into action, this is your opportunity to start strong in the mining industry.
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 structured 2-year Graduate Program has been designed to set you up for long-term success. Through our clear competency frameworks, hands-on experience and dedicated support, you will develop the technical capabilities and skills needed to thrive. You’ll be trusted with real responsibilities and empowered to make an impact on our operations.
We see all our Graduates as the next generation of leaders, which is why we invest in your development, value your ideas and create pathways for you to grow not just within our business but across the broader mining industry.
What is the role on offer?
As a Graduate Metallurgist, you’ll launch your career with hands-on exposure across our processing plants, working with both refractory and free-milling operations. This is a unique opportunity to develop practical, real-world expertise in gold processing while contributing directly to optimising plant performance and maximising gold recovery.
You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining insight into all facets of Metallurgy, from plant optimisation and metallurgical accounting to process improvement and troubleshooting. If you’re eager to build strong technical foundations, take on meaningful responsibility, and grow within a dynamic processing environment, this role will set you up for long-term success in the mining industry.
You can start the process by submitting your resume online through our Graduate & Vacation Student Careers page. From there, your application will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with Managers from the relevant departments. If you are successful, a member of our Future Talent team will be in touch to organise your pre-employment checks before beginning the onboarding process.
