Senior Geologist - Discovery

Northern Star Resources are seeking a talented and dynamic Senior Geologist to join our residential Kalgoorlie operation within the Discovery department, with focus on leading and coordinating our Discovery Geology Team.

Be a Rock Star at Northern Star Resources, Kalgoorlie!

Reporting to the Geology Manager 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.

What can we offer you?

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options.
• GoldSTARR program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.

Northern Star encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where all people can achieve and contribute to their greatest potential. Joining the Northern Star team also means you are eligible for our industry leading Parental Leave entitlements, and bonus programs.

Requirements

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes;

• A tertiary qualification (minimum degree level) in geology.
• Extensive experience as a geologist in the resource industry, preferably within a gold mining operation.
• Experience with mining and geology software packages such as Leapfrog and Acquire.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in sampling, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC), block modelling, advanced grade estimation techniques, and reconciliation.
• Leadership experience, positively leading a team, and Contractor Management (analytical assay and drilling).
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Must reside in the Goldfields region, or willing to relocate for our residential world-class ore body.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian "C" Class Manual Drivers Licence.

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.

About Kalgoorlie - The Heart of the Goldfields

With a strong connection to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community, Northern Star offers unparalleled opportunities for you to forge a career in the resource industry while residing in a thriving regional city.

Our Kalgoorlie Production Centre Operations are the best residential mining opportunities in the region, providing excellent work-home life balance in a community that will become your family.

Discover what the Goldfields has to offer you by going BOLD! The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has first-class information regarding the region on their Go Bold website - GO BOLD.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to local communities in which we operate. We recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Northern Star

Northern Star is a future-driven, global-scale Australian gold producer within Western Australia and North America. We invest not only in building our asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration, but also in our people. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to our business.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks.

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