Scotford Fennessy Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Process Technician Leading Hand for a permanent FIFO opportunity with Northern Star!
Working on an 8:6 / 7:7 roster from Perth, this role will see you lead and mentor a team of Process Technicians while ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the processing plant. You will play a key role in driving production performance, maintaining safety standards and developing team capability across a large-scale gold processing operation.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a strong gold processing professional who is looking to step into or continue within a leadership position at one of Western Australia's premier gold operations!

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, mentor and support a team of Process Technicians across daily operations.
- Ensure plant performance targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
- Maximise gold recovery while maintaining environmental and operational compliance.
- Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments and workplace inspections.
- Report and investigate incidents, hazards and equipment issues.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to optimise plant availability and reliability.
- Support training and development initiatives across the processing team.




- Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example.

About You

- Previous experience within a gold processing operation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience as a Leading Hand, Senior Process Technician or similar.
- Robust understanding of gold processing circuits including crushing, grinding, CIL, elution and tailings.
- Proven commitment to safety and operational excellence.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop team members.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence.
- Schedule 26 (S26) qualification is highly regarded however not mandatory

What's on Offer?

- Permanent FIFO opportunity from Perth, WA.
- 8:6 / 7:7 lifestyle roster.
- Leadership position within a well-established gold operation.
- Competitive salary package, bonus structure and employee benefits.
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.
- Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture.

If you are looking for your next FIFO opportunity and have the relevant skills and experience required, please click "Apply Now". Alternatively, feel free to contact Kate Bronkhorst on ••••@sfrecruit.com.au or 08 •••• •631

📌 Leading Hand Process Technician (Perth)
🏢 Scotford Fennessy Recruitment
📍 Perth