Geology Superintendent - Resources

Geology Superintendent - Resouces

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 invite you to become part of our Geological Rockstars as a Geology Superintendent - Resourceshere in Kalgoorlie. Immerse yourself in a dynamic and rewarding environment with a local family-friendly 5:2:4:3 10 hour days residential roster, all while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle of the Goldfields community.

 Reporting to the Geology Manager - Surface, the Geology Superintendent - Resources will ensure delivery of robust and JORC compliant resource estimations that are aligned with geological understanding.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Through skills development and experience, inspire and support your team of senior and project resource geologists to deliver robust resource estimations
• Active involvement in succession planning of your team, their development and talent management
• Assist with training, mentoring and development of geologists.
• Improve and standardise resource estimation systems and processes to facilitate best practice and delivery of robust resource estimations.
• Make sure that all geological models and geological understanding is integrated into resource estimate and communicated effectively to stakeholders. If a geological model is not available, ensure ongoing development of geological models and understanding at mine, Local and regional scales.
• Review the QAQC of all relevant geological input data ensuring it is fit for resource estimation.
• Ensure resource model documentation is done to a high standard and is communicated to stakeholders.
• Undertake and schedule resource peer reviews for major resource updates.
• Undertake resource evaluations, technical audits, and reviews.
• Ensure resource estimates are reconciled with grade control estimates, and variance explained with knowledge fed back for continuous improvement for both estimates.
• Be involved with Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve growth planning, providing input into critical assumptions and forecasts that inform drill planning and budgets.
• Review the EOM mining and mill reconciliations and the impact of the results on the resource estimate, with the intention to find effective solutions if reconciliation is consistently under or over performing.
• Evaluate and communicate the risk profile of each resource and seek to find effective solutions to mitigate the risk.
• Provide input and direction where required into the prioritisation and advancement of key LOM projects.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree majoring in Geology from a recognised tertiary institution. Unencumbered ‘C’ Class WA licence, St Johns Senior First Aid certificate (desirable).

**Experience:**Minimum 10 years relevant experience in the mining industry. Demonstrated ability to lead a large team. Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, Acquire, Datamine/Vulcan, Leapfrog. Good communication skills. Good grasp of geostatistical concepts and resource estimation. Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological tasks. Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices. Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

Passion for Growth: This is your chance to shine in a role where your leadership and logistical prowess will elevate the efficiency of diamond core delivery and processing, from rig to lab. Step into a role where your skills make a real impact- apply today and grow with us!

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• 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!