Senior Geologist – Operations
Full Time NEW

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia 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, we live by our STARR Core Values of 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 currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geologist – Operations to join the team at our Jundee operations. This role offers a long-term and fulfilling future with our esteemed Geology team on an 8:6 roster, contributing to our ongoing journey toward sustained operational excellence.

Here is what awaits you

• Provide leadership to ensure that all geology & diamond drill personnel adhere to safety standards that exceed industry practice and any applicable legislative provisions.
• Manage all drill data collection and validity, interpretation updates, QAQC, determining mineralisation controls and modelling the geology to develop mineral resources.
• High level planning, including drill scheduling, and working with mine planning with development and stope designs.
• Ensure quarterly and 6 monthly resource versus reserve reconciliation reports are completed.
• Complete project work and presentations to a professional standard as and when required.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

To thrive in this role, you will need

Experience:

We’re looking for a Geologist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the resources industry, ideally within underground hard rock mining environments. You will bring hands-on experience with mining and geology software such as Datamine and Leapfrog, along with a strong understanding of sampling practices, QAQC, block modelling, advanced grade estimation techniques, and reconciliation.

In addition, you will have demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to positively lead and develop a team, as well as experience managing contractors and engaging effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology and a C Class Manual Driver’s 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 enhancement.

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!