Northern Star Mining Services - 2027 Apprenticeship Intake
Take the first step towards a rewarding career, build your future with Northern Star.
We are recruiting for motivated and trade passionate individuals to join our operations across Western Australia. Opportunities are available at our remote mine sites on a fly-in-fly-out basis or as a residential roles based in Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.
Northern Star Mining Services' 2027 apprenticeship intake offers opportunities in the following trades:
- Boilermakers
- Light Vehicle Mechanics
- Underground Electricians
- Underground Heavy Diesel Mechanics
- Underground Auto Electricians
At Northern Star, you’ll join Australia’s leading gold producer, working alongside a team focused on performance, growth and operational excellence. From day one, you’ll gain exposure to large-scale mining operations and industry-leading practices.
Our Apprenticeship Program combines practical, hands-on experience with structured training and dedicated support to build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed for a successful trade career.
We invest in our Apprentices and their futures, creating opportunities to learn, grow and build a rewarding long-term career with our business.
What you can look forward to:
- Hands-on experience in a real operational environment
- Exposure to modern equipment and trade practices
- Development of strong technical and practical skills
- Structured training , mentoring and dedicated support
- A clear pathway towards becoming a qualified tradesperson
As part of our Apprenticeship Program, you will have:
- Opportunities across multiple sites, with FIFO from Perth or residential roles
- A structured multi-year program with clear milestones
- Ongoing training and development
- Guidance from experienced tradespeople and industry leaders
- A permanent career with Northern Star Mining Services upon successful completion of your apprenticeship
Our people, Your benefits:
- Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, with gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits and 80–100% rebates.
- 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
- Income protection insurance from commencement, covering up to 75% of base salary plus superannuation.
- Employee Share Programs including up to $1,000 in free company shares each year, plus a separate Share Match Plan with flexible purchase options and company-matched contributions.
- Gold-standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR Rewards offering savings and cashback across shopping, dining, recreation and travel.
- Flexible working policy.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free counselling and wellbeing support for employees and immediate family.
- Flexible salary packaging through Maxxia, SG Fleet and Kooya, including novated leasing, housing benefits and FIFO airport parking.
- Long-term service program recognising career milestones with generous vouchers and gold medallions.
Click the APPLY NOW or apply by visiting our website www.nsms.com/careers/
Applications for this position will close on 11th September 2026
