Project Geologist

About the Company

Northern Star Resources is an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with sizeable operations across Western Australia, Northern Territory and Alaska. We are Australia's premier gold employer with pathways for advancement and personal growth.

Northern Star Resources lives by its STARR Core Values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These values guide everything we do and you will play a pivotal role in upholding them.

About the Role

Northern Star Resources is seeking a driven and ambitious Project Geologist to join our team at our Thunderbox Operations. This FIFO role operates on an 8:6 roster, flying ex-Perth, and offers an opportunity to work at one of Australia’s premier gold operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal ore grade delivery to the Processing Plant through effective geological support
• Design, execute, and interpret drill programs to identify and unlock new resource opportunities
• Contribute to the long-term success of the operation through high-quality geological input
• Oversee the design, scheduling, and supervision of drill programs
• Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality data collection and interpretation
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to support operational outcomes
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to Graduate and Mine Geologists to build a strong technical team

About You / Requirements

• Experience:
  • Passionate Geologist with a strong background in underground gold mining and hands-on experience in orebody modelling, mapping, and face sampling.
  • Skilled in geological software such as Leapfrog, Datamine and Acquire, with a keen eye for detail and a solid understanding of QA/QC processes.
• Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
  • WA C Class Manual Drivers Licence
• Passions for Growth:
  • Demonstrates accountability for own and others' roles and responsibilities.
  • Critical thinker, agile, proactive go-getter with a 'can-do' attitude, and a positive outlook.
  • Keen analytical mindset to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement.

What’s On Offer / Benefits

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Quarterly Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• An annual Employee Share Plan Program.
• Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
• Our GoldSTARR rewards program – with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

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.

How to Apply

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!