Project Geologist – Operations
Full Time NEW

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star Resources? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star Resources, we live by our STARR Core Values which encapsulates Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

Northern Star Resources is seeking a driven and ambitious Project Geologist to join our team at our Carosue Dam Operations. This FIFO role operates on an 8:6 roster, flying ex?Perth, and offers an opportunity to work at one of Australia’s premier gold operations.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Ensure optimal ore grade delivery to the Processing Plant through effective geological support
• Design, execute, and interpret drill programs to identify and unlock new resource opportunities
• Contribute to the long?term success of the operation through high?quality geological input
• Oversee the design, scheduling, and supervision of drill programs
• Ensure accurate, timely, and high?quality data collection and interpretation
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to support operational outcomes
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to Graduate and Mine Geologists to build a strong technical team

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Experience:

Passionate Geologist with a strong background in underground gold mining and hands-on experience in orebody modelling, mapping, and face sampling. Skilled in geological software such as Leapfrog, Datamine and Acquire, with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of QA/QC processes. 

Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, and a WA C Class Manual Drivers Licence.

Passion for Growth:

Success in this role will belong to an individual who can demonstrate the ability to hold themselves and others accountable for their roles and responsibilities. They should be critical thinkers, agile, proactive go-getters with a ‘can-do’ attitude, and a positive outlook. Additionally, they should possess a keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star.

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Quarterly Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Eligibility:

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.    

Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce.  We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!