• 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
• Permanent full-time role with competitive salary, quarterly bonus and private health insurance
• Grow your career alongside experienced geologists

We are looking for a Geologist – Operations to join the team at our Jundee operations. Reporting to the Senior Geologist, this role offers the chance to work within a highly capable and well‑resourced Geology team of 40+ professionals on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth. 

What you can look forward to:

• Deliver accurate production data, forecasts and associated daily reports.
• Perform geological checks on headings where there is some uncertainty of whether ore is present in the broken rock and clearly communicate the results to the production team.
• Consciously look for and identify opportunity structures underground. Interpret, mark up, and wall map these structures and get survey to pick them up. Pass on the information about these structures to the Senior Geologist for follow-up work.
• Reconcile development and stope production tonnes and grade back to the grade control model and as part of end of month reconciliation process.
• Logging and supervision of underground diamond drilling programs.
• Interpret all data collected on a regular basis and communicate relevant information to the appropriate personnel (Senior Geologists, Planning Engineers, Surveyors, Mine Foremen).

Where you’ll add value:

• 1 to 2 years' practical experience in underground mining, preferably within gold operations.
• Exposure to Leapfrog and Datamine will be highly regarded.
• Sound understanding of QA/QC processes and industry best practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology.
• Current WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence.

Our people, your benefits:  

• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%. 
• 5 weeks annual leave for site based employees 
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities. 
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions. 
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support. 
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable. 

About Northern Star Resources 

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.   

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!