Underground Operations Geologist

About the role

Northern Star Resources is looking for an experienced Geologist to join its Underground Operations team at KCGM, a residential position in one of Australia's premier gold mining regions. The role runs on an 8/6 roster of 11 hours per day.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and interpret geological data from underground and core samples using analytical and technical expertise.
• Supervise drilling contractors and give expert guidance to safely maximise project efficiency.
• Uphold safety standards and proactively pursue the company's top priority of safety.
• Analyse and interpret geological and production data.
• Work collaboratively in teams with people from different backgrounds and disciplines.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification (minimum degree level) in geology.
• Current unencumbered Western Australian "C" class manual driver's licence.
• 2+ years as a geologist in the resource industry, preferably in an underground gold mining operation.
• Willingness to live on site or relocate to the residential world-class ore body.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, problem-solving role with attention to detail.

Required skills

• Software such as Datamine, Leapfrog and Acquire.
• Good sampling and QA/QC knowledge.
• Contractor management and teamwork skills.

What we offer

• Company subsidised health insurance.
• Short-term incentive bonus program and employee share plan programs.
• Parental leave policy, salary continuance insurance and salary sacrifice options including novated leasing.
• GoldSTARR rewards program and Employee Assistance Program.

Candidates must meet pre-employment criteria including medical, drug and alcohol screening, working rights check and a valid Australian national police clearance.