2022 Mining Engineer Graduate null

About

We are St Barbara. A growing gold company with a global outlook. ​

We’re an Australian based, ASX 200 company with gold mining operations in Australia, Canada and Papua New Guinea. Our vision is to be a brilliant, global mining company that grows sustainably and creates enduring, positive impacts

Now is an exciting time for our business and for our people. We’re going through a period of significant change and have gained real momentum in transforming our business so that, together, we can build a brilliant future. We’re looking for people who are ready to grow through opportunity and build brilliance with us.​

We are proudly an employer of choice, committed to inclusion and diversity. We’re the only Australian mining company to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA); and in February 2021, we received this recognition for the seventh consecutive year. We provide industry best practice parental leave and return to work provisions, with nil gender pay gap in like-for-like roles. We are committed to addressing pay equity and gender equality through our recruitment, promotions, rewards and recognition.

Working a balanced 8 days on, 6 days off, with St Barbara you will gain knowledge and associated skills which are relevant to the gold mining industry and discipline specific training. You will also receive mentoring from experienced professionals, who will support your transition from University life to your professional career whilst providing regular feedback on your performance.

This role may be Fly-in Fly-out from Perth, Drive-in Drive-out from Kalgoorlie or residential in Leonora.

The Opportunity

• Developing and maintaining up-to-date and accurate mine engineering information on the Gwalia ore bodies.
• Reviewing mine engineering performance on a daily basis with coordination contact with mine production personnel.
• Exposure to and training in ventilation, drill and blast and pastefill engineering duties. Coverage for leave in these roles as required.
• Ensure mine development is in accordance with mine engineering standards.
• Contributing to ensuring there is a comprehensive suite of ‘fit-for-purpose’ systems in place and that these are being used in the Mining Department.
• Contributing to ensuring timely, accurate reporting within the Mining Department.
• Taking an active role in formulating and executing Building Brilliance projects.

What you can expect from us

• A caring and supportive culture.
• A high-performing St Barbara community.
• Professional and positive team environments on site, and at all facilities.
• A 'grow our own' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.
• Access to professional development activities and educational assistance.
• Competitive salary, and options for salary sacrificing.
• Access to a generous superannuation scheme including salary continuance,
• Air-conditioned, comfortable accommodation facilities with private ensuite.
• Onsite gym, pool, recreation room, BBQ area and access to regular organised team sports.
• A proud Equal Opportunity Employer and Employer of Choice for Gender Diversity.

We would love to hear from you if you have​:

You should feel a strong alignment with St Barbara’s values as you will be required to live them. You will use our values, along with our five commitments, to guide your decision making as you work for the safety and wellbeing of our people.

• You are able to produce a National Police Clearance (valid within the last 12 months) for site access purposes.
• You have a current unencumbered ‘C’ Class Drivers Licence.
• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering completing in 2021
• Strong ability to work effectively within a team;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines on multiple tasks;
• High level of enthusiasm for the work with high performance goals;