Project Geologist - Growth

About the role

Northern Star, an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner with operations in Western Australia and Alaska, is hiring a Project Geologist for its Growth team at the Kanowna Belle operations. The role works an 8/6 12-hour day shift roster only, and involves designing and supervising the execution and interpretation of drill programs that add value to existing resources, locate new ore bodies and extend the life of mine.

Key responsibilities

• Train and mentor graduate geologists, geologists and geology technicians.
• Coordinate the design, scheduling and oversight of drilling programs so that timely and accurate data is available for analysis, and liaise with many stakeholders.
• Supervise drill contractors and enforce environmental, safety and security measures.
• Oversee the analysis, interpretation and modelling of geological data.
• Create detailed wireframes of geology and mineralisation to guide exploration.
• Present and defend interpretations to peers and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Degree majoring in Geology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Current "C" class Western Australian driver's licence.
• Preferred: at least three years of geological experience.
• Preferred: exposure to geological modelling and wireframing, teamwork and good communication skills.
• Pre-employment criteria include medical, drug and alcohol screening, right to work and a valid Australian national police clearance.

Required skills

• Preferred: experience with Leapfrog, Datamine and Acquire.
• Preferred: geological modelling and wireframing.

What we offer

• Company subsidised health insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program and employee share plans.
• Parental leave policy and salary continuance insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and a rewards program.
• Salary sacrificing options, including novated leasing and remote area living benefits.