Project Geologists – Multiple Opportunities
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.
This unique deposit is undergoing continued expansion, and the geology team is growing! We have an exciting opportunity and are looking for multiple Project Geologists of all disciplines to join our residential Kalgoorlie Operations at the iconic Super Pit.
You have the exciting chance to join our team in the Growth and ResDef space – building on our impressive 32Moz mineral resources, and 13 Moz ore reserves, and within our operations space where we have a 20-year mine life of both underground and open pit mining.
Just a few minutes from home, this position is a Kalgoorlie residential role, working a family friendly 8:6 11-hour day roster.
Key Accountabilities
Provide ongoing mentoring, coaching and support to Graduate Geologists and Geological technicians, to ensure ongoing professional development and the achievement of a positive workplace culture that reflects NSR's Values.
Coordinate the design, forecasting and oversee drilling programs to ensure the provision of timely and accurate data for analysis. Ensure data quality and interpretation and provide recommendations for future work programs based on drilling results and aligned to the LOA.
Supervise drill contractors, demanding adherence to all relevant environmental, safety and security measures.
Oversee the analysis, interpretation and modelling of geological data. Contribute to mine planning reviews to communicate relevant geological data.
Contribute to geological logging and the instruction of Geology Technicians in sample preparation in accordance with current Standard Operation Procedures.
Under the guidance of the Senior Geologists, actively participate in identification and implementation of projects that demonstrate working in an environment of continuous improvement.
Essential
Tertiary qualifications in Geology (minimum degree).
Four (4) years' geology experience in an open pit or underground mining environment or three (3) years' exposure to surface and/or underground Resource Development drill programs will be viewed favourably.
Experience with Datamine, Leapfrog, or equivalent programs.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Drivers Licence.
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…
Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
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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