Project Geologist - Resources

Northern Star Resources Ltd.; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

Employee share plans

Parental leave

Salary packaging options

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Northern Star Resources in Western Australia is seeking a Project Geologist – Resources to join the Jundee Operations on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth.

This role focuses on near-mine resource estimation, modelling and density interpretation, working closely with planning and exploration teams to deliver robust grade-control models and annual reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Current Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and estimate grade-control and development models with peer review.
• Turn models around fast; ensure timely, accurate interpretations.
• Close the gap between model and reality with stope reconciliations.
• Mentor junior geologists in logging, drilling and sampling.
• Collaborate with planning and drill‑and‑blast engineers to align with schedules.
• Contribute to annual Resource and Reserve reporting.

Skills

communication

stakeholder management

report writing

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

Deswik

acQuire

Job description

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• Permanent full-time role with exceptional benefits

We are looking for a Project Geologist – Resources to join our Jundee Operations on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, FIFO from Perth.

Jundee is a geology-first mine. Our growth, resource and operations geologists work as one vertically integrated team, driving the value chain from near-mine exploration through to production. Resource estimation is done here on site, alongside the people that did the logging, mapping and face sampling - not in a corporate office.

This is a foot-in-the-door role into resource estimation. If you’ve worked in operations and growth with some exposure to geological interpretation and wireframing, this is your next step into a dedicated resource-focused role covering start-to-finish geological modelling and estimation. You’ll make that step under the guidance of our senior resource geologists, as part of a close-knit and technically highly capable team.

What you can look forward to:

• Build and estimate grade-control and development models - interpretation, wireframing, compositing, validation and release - with peer and senior technical review.
• Turn models around fast. Geological lead‑lag times between drilling, development, modelling and mining are short, so pace and reliability matter as much as rigour.
• Close the gap between model and reality by championing stope reconciliations.
• Spot what’s next. Having built the model, you’re closer to the data in an integrated manner than most - well placed to identify new targets and follow‑up drilling, and to support the growth team with incremental additions that grow the orebody and add real value!
• Coach and mentor more junior geologists in logging, rig management, underground mapping and face sampling. Resource geology is the end customer of that work, so lifting its quality is a core part of the role, not an extra.
• Work closely with planning and drill‑and‑blast engineers so models are delivered on time and aligned with budget, 3MS and weekly schedules.
• As you build experience, you’ll get the opportunity to take on resource models and contribute to annual Resource and Reserve reporting - the next step in a clear technical progression.

Where you’ll add value:

• Minimum 3 years practical experience in mining and/or exploration geology. Narrow‑vein gold experience highly regarded.
• Exposure to geological interpretation and modelling, with experience in the growth and interpretation space providing a sound foundation to start from.
• Working knowledge of Leapfrog and Datamine. Exposure to Deswik and acQuire in the mine‑geology workflow well regarded.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and report‑writing skills.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Geology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Current Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence.
• 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.

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.