Join Northern Star at Thunderbox and play a pivotal role in delivering our Life of Asset (LOA) strategy. As a Project Growth Geologist, you’ll uncover new opportunities, advance resource development, and provide the geological insights that shape the long-term future of the operation.

What you can look forward to:

• Assist in developing and advancing projects that support the LOA strategy, ensuring long-term mine success.
• Plan and execute drill holes to unlock the geological potential across the Thunderbox tenure — both surface and underground.
• Build wireframes of geology and mineralisation to guide resource development and exploration growth.
• Design, schedule, and coordinate drilling programs, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery.
• Communicate plans and progress clearly with stakeholders across site and corporate teams.
• Supervise drill contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.
• Analyse, interpret, and model geological data to support growth-focused decision-making.
• Mentor and develop geologists, sharing knowledge and passion for discovery.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

Experience & Skills

• Solid grasp of geological processes, rock types, and mineralogy.
• Skilled in data interpretation using ArcPro, Excel, Datamine, Leapfrog, and Acquire.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive, growth-focused mindset with enthusiasm for discovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Geology or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in a mining environment (gold preferred).
• Proven experience managing drill rigs and contractors.
• Exposure to geological modelling and wireframing.
• Current WA “C” Class driver’s licence.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company-subsidised GU Health Insurance
• Short-term incentive bonus program
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees
• Employee Share Plan programs
• Gold standard parental leave policy
• GoldSTARR rewards program – discounts on everyday expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential counselling
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement
• Salary sacrificing options including novated leasing & remote living benefits

Eligibility:

All applicants must meet pre-employment requirements including medical, drug and alcohol screening, valid Australian work rights, and national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

At Northern Star, everyone plays an important role, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us. 

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