Senior Geologist - Operations (Underground)

Northern Star Resources' Jundee Operations has an upcoming requirement searching for a Senior Geologist - Operations to lead the Underground Geology department. Sitting within a well resourced department, this role provides an opportunity for someone that thrives on leading a large and diverse team of talented Geologists.

The Senior Geologist reports to the Geology Superintendent, and the primary role is to control, direct and participate in all underground functions, demonstrated by accurate and timely geological delineation of ore to meet the Mining schedule.

The role is offered on family friendly 8:6 rotation working FIFO ex Perth.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Familiarity with all underground grade control and exploration methods and techniques.
• Drill data collection and validity, interpretation updates, QAQC, determining mineralisation controls and modelling the geology to develop mineral resources.
• Ensure detailed geological mapping is completed on time for all active development areas.
• High level planning, including drill scheduling, and working with mine planning with development and stope designs.
• Liaise with other departments as required regarding mine planning, operational execution, and metallurgy to assist with optimal mill performance.
• Ensure quarterly and 6 monthly resource versus reserve reconciliation reports are completed.
• Build and manage team as required including mentoring the less experienced staff, emphasising safety, high technical standards, and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership to ensure that all geology & diamond drill personnel adhere to safety standards that exceed industry practice and any applicable legislative provisions.
• Complete project work and presentations to a professional standard as and when required.
• Manage and drive continues improvement projects as required by the Geology Management team.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology.
• Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
• 7+ years' experience in the mining industry (majority underground), in structurally controlled gold deposits.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute drill programs with minimal direction.
• Mining software skills in Vulcan or Datamine and Leapfrog.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star offers unparalleled opportunities for you to forge a career in the resource industry at their underground and open pit operations across Western Australia and Alaska. You can choose residential or FIFO opportunities throughout your career with us.

Gold in Ounces. Opportunities in Tonnes.

Why join us?

Be part of the next exciting growth stage of Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business long term.

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.

Benefits when you join Northern Star

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive
• Short-term incentive bonus program
• Employee Share Plan programs
• Industry leading Parental leave policy - with up to 20 weeks primary carers leave and up to 4 weeks secondary carers leave. Primary carers return to work benefits including up to 6 weeks bonus payment, top up of superannuation and long service leave service recognition
• GoldSTARR 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; and
• 5 weeks annual leave

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.

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.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Click the 'Apply' button or send your CV to Kevin Nguyen at *******@nsrltd.com

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