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Project Geologist - Growth

Northern Star

Kalgoorlie, WA
Residential
8/6

Job Description

Project Geologist – Growth

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Project Geologist - Growth within our Kalgoorlie Operations on a residential, 8:6 roster, working 12 hours per day. Relocation Packages to assist with moving to Kalgoorlie available for the ideal candidate.

Here’s what awaits you:

  • Provide training and mentorship to Junior Geologists.
  • Coordinate the design, scheduling, and oversight of drilling programs to ensure the provision of timely and accurate data for analysis. Liaise and clearly communicate plan with numerous stake holders.
  • Supervise drill contractors, demanding adherence to all relevant environmental, safety and security measures.
  • Oversee the analysis, interpretation, and modelling of geological data.
  • Creating detailed wireframes of geology and mineralisation to guide our exploration efforts.

Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Geology (minimum degree), current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.

Experience: Minimum Three (3) years’ geology experience in a mining environment, preferably within a gold mining operation, with experience of drill rig management, experience with software packages such as Datamine, Leapfrog and Acquire, Exposure to geological modelling and wireframing,

Passion for Growth: This position will see the successful candidate designing and supervising the execution and interpretation of drill programs that add value to existing resources, locating the next viable ore bodies, and extending the Life of Mine.

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!

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