Project Geologist - Operations

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance

Employee Share Plan programs

Gold standard parental leave policy

GoldSTARR rewards program

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Salary continuance insurance

Salary sacrificing benefits

Job summary

Northern Star Mining Services Limited is seeking a Project Geologist for Kalgoorlie’s underground operations, supporting Fimiston and Mt Charlotte with drilling, mapping and grade control. This is a Kalgoorlie residential role with an 8:6, 11-hour day roster and close collaboration with planning and resource geology teams.

The ideal candidate will have a geology degree, 4+ years mining experience (2+ in underground/open pit), experience with Datamine or Leapfrog, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology (minimum degree).
• Minimum four (4) years’ geology experience in a mining environment and at least two (2) years in either open pit or Underground.
• Experience with Datamine, Leapfrog, or equivalent programs.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Drive ore recovery by accurate geological interpretation and grade control.
• Plan, supervise and interpret underground drilling programs across Fimiston and Mt Charlotte.
• Support grade-control model updates and orebody definition improvements.
• Coordinate with planning, drilling, and resource geology teams to support production.
• Provide technical mapping, geology modelling, and development control support.

Skills

Advanced communication

Geology field experience

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Datamine

Leapfrog

Job description

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Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.

At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Geologist to join our Underground Operations team at KCGM in this Kalgoorlie residential position.

Based locally in Kalgoorlie, this role will support the delivery of safe, efficient and value-focused underground geology across either KCGM’s Fimiston or Mt Charlotte operations. The successful candidate will work closely with planning, drilling and resource geology teams to maximise ore recovery through accurate geological interpretation, effective grade control, timely communication of ore boundaries and practical support to underground development and stoping activities.

The Project Geologist will also be responsible for planning, supervising and interpreting underground drilling programs across key Fimiston and Mt Charlotte mining areas, supporting grade control model updates, improving confidence in orebody definition, and identifying opportunities that contribute to production performance, resource conversion and Life of Mine outcomes.

This position is a Kalgoorlie residential role, working an 8:6 11-hour day roster.

Here’s what awaits you:

• Drive ounce addition through identification and evaluation of in mine targets from analysis of historical data, mapping reviews, drilling results and observations in current development.
• Create preliminary assessment models from opportunities and targets identified. Evaluate and plan any additional work required. Monitor progress and ensure these are driven through to completion within a timeframe that compliments the mine plan and maximises ounces and profits produced by the operation.
• Ensure effective communication of opportunity and exploration targets with relevant stakeholders at all stages to optimise efficiencies with resource geology and mine planning with regards to resource modelling, planning evaluation and production scheduling.
• Monitor drilling results at a minimum of weekly periods. Identify and assess anomalous results, communicate significance or otherwise in terms of development and drilling and develop appropriate plans in response.
• Provide technical support to production in mapping, geology modelling, and control of development.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology (minimum degree).
• Minimum four (4) years’ geology experience in a mining environment and a minimum of two (2) years’ geology experience in either open pit or Underground.
• Experience with Datamine, Leapfrog, or equivalent programs.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes 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.

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.