Project Geologist – Growth

Northern Star Resources Limited; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised GU Health Insurance

Competitive bonus program

Employee share plans

Comprehensive parental leave

Salary packaging options + FIFO perks

Job summary

Northern Star Resources invites applications for Project Geologists – Growth at Carosue Dam and Jundee. The roles are 8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth, reporting to the Senior Geologist – Growth.

You will help identify, generate and advance exploration targets to support our growth, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize resources. Key duties include designing drilling programs, supervising contractors, QA/QC of data, and advancing LOA projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ relevant geological experience, with exposure to mining operations, resource definition, and exploration activities.
• Strong knowledge of drilling methods, sampling practices, structural geology and geochemistry techniques.
• Proven experience managing drill rigs and contractors.
• Proficiency in Leapfrog, Datamine and Acquire.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, and coordinate drilling programs, under the guidance of the Senior Growth Geologist.
• Supervise drill contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.
• Ensure the accurate handling of exploration data, including QA/QC processes, data interpretation, and comprehensive report writing.
• Assist in developing and advancing projects that support the LOA strategy, ensuring long-term mine success.
• Develop collaborative and performance driven relationships with key departments and business partners.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Geology experience

Drilling methods

Sampling practices

Structural geology

Geochemistry techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

Acquire

Job description

• 8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth
• Permanent full-time role with exceptional benefits
• Play an integral part in our future growth and development

Northern Star Resources has opportunities for driven and ambitiousProject Geologists – Growth to join the teams at our Carosue Dam and Jundee operations.

Reporting to the Senior Geologist – Growth, these roles are offered on an 8:6 roster, FIFO from Perth. You’ll be part of a team focused on identifying, generating and advancing exploration targets to support the ongoing growth of our operations.

What you can look forward to:

• Design, schedule, and coordinate drilling programs, under the guidance of the Senior Growth Geologist.
• Supervise drill contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.
• Ensure the accurate handling of exploration data, including QA/QC processes, data interpretation, and comprehensive report writing.
• Assist in developing and advancing projects that support the LOA strategy, ensuring long-term mine success.
• Develop collaborative and performance driven relationships with key departments and business partners.
• Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Where you’ll add value:

• 5+ years’ relevant geological experience, with exposure to mining operations, resource definition, and exploration activities.
• Strong knowledge of drilling methods, sampling practices, structural geology and geochemistry techniques.
• Proven experience managing drill rigs and contractors.
• Proficiency in software such as Leapfrog, Datamine and Acquire.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology
• WA C Class Manual Drivers Licence.

Our people, your benefits:

• Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%.
• Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities.
• Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska. We own and operate three high-quality production centres: Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions.

At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands‑on, practical experience in a fast‑paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals. Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.

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.