Scalable resources. Industry contribution.
Northern Star is a leading gold producer with operations across Western Australia and North America. While their footprint is significant and our support spans multiple sites and roles, the engagement remains grounded in locally built relationships and consistent on-the-ground presence.
Beyond workforce coverage, the partnership strengthens internal capability and contributes to sector-wide initiatives such as MERC, aligning operational support with broader industry leadership.
Scope of Work
Epigroup has delivered ongoing emergency and WHS support across multiple Northern Star operations, including steady-state coverage, shutdown support and specialist assignments.
Roles have included Emergency Services Officers, Mine Emergency Services Officers, paramedics, WHS practitioners and supervisory coverage across day and night shifts. Mobilisation has flexed with operational demand while maintaining consistent practitioner standards and cultural alignment across sites.
The partnership extends into emergency capability development through annual involvement in the Mining Emergency Response Competition (MERC) in Perth.
The Challenge
Consistency across scale
Northern Star’s operational breadth requires dependable emergency and WHS presence across geographically dispersed sites, varied shift patterns and fluctuating shutdown intensity.
Capability needed to scale up during peak shutdowns and flex during steady operations without compromising integration or operational rhythm.
The Approach
Partnership built on presence and preparedness
The relationship has been structured around integration rather than transaction.
- A pre-qualified practitioner pool and defined mobilisation pathways allow coverage to be deployed efficiently while maintaining cultural fit and consistency.
- WHS practitioners, MESOs and ESOs embed within operational teams
- Ongoing sponsorship of Northern Star’s MERC team includes provision of a professional firefighter to coach intensive, scenario-based preparation across fire, rescue and medical disciplines.
The partnership strengthens site-based risk management and capability uplift, building preparedness and team cohesion in a setting that celebrates performance and community contribution.
The Impact
Operational continuity and recognised excellence
Emergency and WHS coverage has been sustained across multiple Northern Star operations over successive years, including high-intensity shutdown periods and remote site assignments.
Mobilisation is predictable. Integration is seamless. Operational teams are supported without disruption.
At MERC 2025, Northern Star achieved:
• 🥇 First Place – Overall Team Safety
• 🥈 Second Place – Overall MERC Champions
These results reflect disciplined preparation across multiple scenario-based events and a strong volunteer culture within the organisation.
The partnership continues to reflect long-term trust, consistent standards and shared commitment to safety across operations.
Services provided
Integrated emergency services coverage, WHS practitioner support and structured capability development delivered across multiple Northern Star operations through an embedded, long-term partnership model.
Client Impact
Embedded capability across operations and industry recognition
5
Operating Sites
Multi-site emergency and WHS practitioner coverage across WA and NT
1st
MERC Overall Team Safety
MERC 2025 First Place Overall Team Safety and Second Place Overall Champions
1M+
Dollars Raised
MERC community impact milestone supporting Blue Tree Foundation and Happiness Co.
Strategic Insight
Emergency response capability must remain dependable through shutdown cycles, remote operations and evolving workforce demands.
When support is embedded and relationships are built over time, reliability becomes part of the operating rhythm. Industry initiatives such as MERC reinforce not only technical capability, but shared pride across Western Australian operators committed to safety, performance and community impact.
Trust is earned steadily and proven when it matters.
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