Job Description

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 Australias 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 talented and dynamic Geologist - Operations to join our residential team of Underground Rockstars, where you'll unleash your technical knowledge in an exciting historic and expanding mine.

Work in an expanding and dynamic and rewarding environment that will challenge and push you to new heights of excellence. This opportunity is offered as a Kalgoorlie based role on a family friendly 8:6 roster.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise your analytical and technical expertise to accurately assess and interpret geological data from underground and core samples.
• Supervise drilling contractors and provide expert guidance to safely maximize project efficiency.
• Safety standard bearer: Stand for and proactively pursue our number one Starr action; Safety.
• Rock-solid foundation: Possess a fundamental understanding of geology and its processes, with a strong grasp on production.
• Data detective: Ability to analyse and interpret geological and production data effectively.
• Collaborative communicator: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a team and with others, with the ability to adapt to different communication styles and collaborate with people from different backgrounds and disciplines.
• Are you ready to dig deeper?

Requirements:

• A tertiary qualification (minimum degree level) in geology.
• 2+ years of 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, Leapfrog and Acquire.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sampling, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC).
• Ability to work well in a team, including Contractor Management (analytical assay and drilling).
• Must reside in the Goldfields region, or willing to relocate for our residential world-class ore body.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Manual Drivers Licence.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• 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!

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