Senior Geologist - Discovery

About the role

Northern Star Resources is looking for a Senior Geologist to join its residential Kalgoorlie team in the Discovery department. Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will lead the geology team in developing new discoveries in Kalgoorlie, guide and mentor graduates and exploration geologists, and manage drilling programs, field mapping, heritage surveys and geophysical surveys. The roster is 5/2, 4/3 with 10-hour days.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Discovery team in best-practice geological, safety and environmental protocols.
• Contribute to improving the discovery rate or bringing forward development of resources.
• Manage contractors and suppliers involved in exploration activities.
• Supervise the team to ensure effective and timely QAQC of drill, geophysical and geochemical results.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification (minimum degree level) in geology.
• Extensive experience as a geologist in the resource industry, preferably in gold mining.
• Current unencumbered Western Australian "C" class manual driver's licence.
• Proven leadership and contractor management, and excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Leapfrog and Acquire.

What we offer

• Subsidised health insurance for employees and immediate family, with rebates from 80% to 100%.
• Bonus program with quarterly and annual incentives, and employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Parental leave, wellbeing support and salary packaging options including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• Flexible working arrangements and 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.