AddressReady 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.
Northern Star Resources have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Senior Geology Technician.
This opportunity is offered as residential in the Goldfields working a family friendly roster of 8/6, 11-hour days.
The successful candidate will assist with Northern Star's various geological functions, including all drilling and sampling activities.
Typical Tasks:
- Assist in the supervision of a fully functional core processing facility.
- Complete regular audits and inspections to ensure maintenance of mobile and fixed plant.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide in-house training and ongoing mentoring of Geology Technicians.
- Process, sample, and collect data from diamond drill core.
- Sample and collect data from Reverse Circulation, Blast Hole, Rotary Air Blast, Aircore and auger drillholes.
- Ensure timely and accurate sample dispatch to assay laboratories.
- Coordinate daily activities, liaising with mining and geology teams.
- Develop strong working relationships with members of the Operations, Growth and Discovery Geology teams.
Requirements
Essential
- Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence
Preferred
- Current approved and recognised forklift ticket.
- Computer literacy with the ability to use Microsoft office products.
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to plan daily activities and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
- St Johns Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
- Mechanical knowledge and skills (desirable)
- 4WD operation and recovery skills (desirable)
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
- Short-term incentive bonus program.
- 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
- 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!
