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Senior Geologist - Discovery

Northern Star

Kalgoorlie-Boulder, WA, AU

Job Description

Senior Geologist - Discovery

Senior Geologist – Discovery

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 are seeking a talented and dynamic Senior Geologist to join our residential Kanowna Belle operation within the Discovery department, on a 5/2, 4/3 roster working 10-hour days, with focus on leading and coordinating our Discovery Geology Team.

Be a Rock Star at Northern Star Resources, Kalgoorlie!

Reporting to the Geology Superintendent  – Discovery, you will be responsible for leading the geology team in developing the next new Discoveries in Kalgoorlie, guiding, and mentoring the next graduate/mine geologists, monitoring and managing drilling programs, field mapping activities, heritage surveys and geophysical surveys.

Qualifications: A tertiary qualification (minimum degree level) in geology, current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Manual Drivers Licence.

Experience: Extensive experience as a Geologist in the resource industry, preferable in gold mining, proficient in Leapfrog and Acquire, strong expertise in sampling, QA/QC, block modelling, advanced grad estimation, and reconciliation, proven leadership and contractor management (analytical assay and drilling), excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Passion for growth: Northern Stars high quality and passionate geology teams have a wide range of expertise, experience, and a history of skill development ready to advance your career to the next level- Apply Now!

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 include 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 include 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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