At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geological projects, mentor junior geologists, and oversee drilling programs.
- Company: Join Northern Star Resources, a top gold mining employer in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, generous leave, and employee rewards.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic mining environment while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of geology experience and a degree in Geology required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join us as a Project Geologist – Operations within our Kalgoorlie Operations. Various positions are available across our sites, including the KCGM Super Pit, Mt Charlotte Underground, Fimiston Underground, Kanowna Belle Operations and South Kalgoorlie Operations. These residential roles operate on an 8/6 roster, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment in one of Australia’s premier gold mining regions.
Here’s what awaits you:
- Provide training and mentorship to Graduate Geologists, Mine Geologists and geology technicians.
- Coordinate the design, scheduling and oversight of drilling programs to ensure the provision of timely and accurate data for analysis.
- Liaise and communicate the plan with numerous stakeholders.
- Supervise drill contractors, demanding adherence to all relevant environmental, safety and security measures.
- Oversee the analysis, interpretation and modelling of geological data.
- Contribute to mine planning reviews to communicate relevant geological data.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- Experience: Minimum Three (3) years’ geology experience in a mining environment, preferably within a gold mining operation, with experience in drill rig management, experience with mining and geology software packages such as Datamine, Leapfrog and Acquire, exposure to geological modelling and wireframing, excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Geology (minimum degree), current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.
- Passion for Growth: Thrive in a role where quick thinking, problem‑solving, and meticulous attention to detail are keys to success.
Discover the perks of working at Northern Star:
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- 4 weeks' annual leave for site‑based employees.
- Employee Share Plan programs.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- GoldSTARR rewards programme – cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include 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 include a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and a 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!
Project Geologist employer: Northern Star Resources Limited
Northern Star Resources is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and professional growth within a skilled team of geologists. With an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth, employees enjoy a balanced lifestyle while contributing to meaningful projects in the mining sector, supported by comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Contact Details:
Northern Star Resources Limited Recruitment Team
