Project Geologist – Operations

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Geologist - Operations within our Kanowna Belle Operations. This is a 12-months fixed-term, residential position in Kalgoorlie, working an 8/6 (12-hour days) roster.

This position will see the successful candidate supervise the delivery of the maximum ore grade to the Processing Plant through the designing and supervising the execution and interpretation of drill programs that add value to existing resources, locating the next viable ore bodies, and extending the Life of Mine.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Provide training and mentorship to Graduate Geologists, Mine Geologists and geology technicians.
• Coordinate the design, scheduling and oversight of drilling programs to ensure the provision of timely and accurate data for analysis. Liaise and clearly communicate plan with numerous stake holders.
• Supervise drill contractors, demanding adherence to all relevant environmental, safety and security measures.
• Oversee the analysis, interpretation and modelling of geological data. Contribute to mine planning reviews to communicate relevant geological data.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology (minimum degree).

• Minimum Three (3) years’ geology experience in a mining environment, preferably within a gold mining operation, with experience of drill rig management.

• Experience with mining and geology software packages such as Datamine, Leapfrog and Acquire.
• Exposure to geological modelling and wireframing.
• Must reside in the Goldfields region, or willing to relocate.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

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!