Senior Geologist – Resources

Westgold Resources Limited; Kalgoorlie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global-scale gold miner as a Senior Geologist at the KCGM Operations in Kalgoorlie. This residential role offers a family-friendly roster, where you will lead a geology team, drive modeling and data interpretation, and contribute significantly to the success of the Fimiston deposit. With a focus on safety and teamwork, this position provides an extraordinary opportunity to advance your career while enjoying a vibrant work culture.

Benefits

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.

Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.

Short-term incentive bonus program.

Employee Share Plan programs.

Gold standard parental leave policy.

GoldSTARR rewards program – cash savings for everyday expenses.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and confidential counselling.

Salary continuance (income protection) insurance.

Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a geology team.
• Ability to model and interpret geological data.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Resource Geology team in modeling geological deposits.
• Collaborate with operational geology teams to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure geological excellence through comprehensive analysis and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Geological modelling

Team coordination

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Job description

Senior Geologist – Resources

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.

Join us as we unlock the geological secrets of the Kalgoorlie Gold Field

We are seeking a talented and dynamicSenior Geologist – Resourcesto join our team at the KCGM Operations, with focus on leading and coordinating one of our Resources Geology Teams. This opportunity is offered as residential in the Goldfields, working a family-friendly 5:2/4:3 roster – 9 hours per day.

Be a Rock Star in the iconic Super Pit!

Reporting to the Geology Superintendent you will be responsible for leading a Resource Geology team in modelling the iconic Fimiston deposit. This role offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards across various technical disciplines, where you’ll guide and mentor Project Geologists, ensuring geological excellence through interpretation, modelling, and estimation. Collaborating closely with Growth and Operational geology teams, you’ll identify growth opportunities within a world-class deposit, monitor reconciliation and model performance, and contribute significantly to all mine geology and technical functions. Join us for an extraordinary career where each day brings new and exciting challenges in shaping the future of this globally renowned project.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 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.

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.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!