Senior Geologist

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.

Building on the ongoing success of our business growth strategy and succession plan, our Jundee operations are seeking a Senior Geologist - Underground Operations. This role offers a long-term and fulfilling future with our esteemed Geology group, featuring the convenience of an 8:6 roster. Be a part of our journey towards sustained excellence.

What you can look forward to:

• 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.
• Provide leadership to ensure that all geology & diamond drill personnel adhere to safety standards that exceed industry practice and any applicable legislative provisions.
• 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'll bring

Expertise and Accomplishments:

• A tertiary qualification in Geology.
• Extensive experience as a geologist in the resource industry, preferably within an underground gold mining operation.
• Experience with mining and geology software packages such as Datamine and Leapfrog.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sampling, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC), block modelling, advanced grade estimation techniques, and reconciliation.
• Leadership experience, positively leading a team, and Contractor Management (analytical assay and drilling).

Attributes:

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.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• 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 - 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.

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

Ready to rock on? Click the 'Apply' button or get in touch with Kevin Nguyen