Senior Geologist - Operations

Northern Star Resources Limited; Jundee Vilage; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Quarterly Bonus

Private Health Insurance

5 weeks annual leave

FIFO roster from Perth

Job summary

Northern Star Resources is seeking a Senior Geologist - Operations at Jundee Operations to lead the geology team and oversee underground ore control across day and night shifts, collaborating with mine planning, production and resource geology teams.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in underground hard rock mining, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with Leapfrog and Datamine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in resources industry, ideally underground hard rock mining.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across planning and production.
• Proficiency with Leapfrog and Datamine advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of geologists, graduates and technicians.
• Oversee underground ore control across day and night shifts.
• Provide geological input into development and stope design.
• Own stope reconciliation and end-of-month reporting.
• Act as the primary geology interface with mine planning and production.
• Collaborate within an integrated geology team across growth and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

Job description

Salary + Quarterly Bonus + Private Health

• Lead the team at a geology-first underground operation
• Clear career development pathways and opportunities
• 8/6 roster FIFO from Perth | 5 weeks of annual leave

We are looking for a Senior Geologist - Operations to join our Jundee Operations.

Reporting to the Geology Superintendent, you will lead a team and oversee underground ore control across day and night shift, working closely with mine planning, production and resource geology teams.

This role will suit an experienced Senior Geologist or underground Project Geologist ready to take the next step into operational leadership.

What you can look forward to:

• Develop your career through exposure across operations, resource estimation and growth, supported by training and upskilling opportunities.
• Lead and develop a team of Project Geologists, Mine Geologists, Graduates and Technicians.
• Take accountability for underground ore control across day and night shift.
• Provide geological input into development and stope design.
• Own stope reconciliation and end-of-month reporting.
• Act as the primary geology interface with mine planning and production.
• Work within an integrated geology team spanning growth, resource estimation and operations.
• Contribute directly to the geological interpretation and decisions that shape future mining areas.

Where you'll add value:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the resources industry, ideally within underground hard rock mining environments.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to positively lead and develop a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly across planning and production.
• Ability to work collaboratively across operations, resource estimation and growth functions.
• Competence in Leapfrog and Datamine is advantageous.
• A practical, diligent and creative approach to geological interpretation and problem-solving.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology
• WA C Class Manual 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.
• Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements.
• 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.

Northern Star is a global-scale Australian gold mining company with production centres in the world-class locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA.

We own and operate high-quality underground and open pit mines in Kalgoorlie, Yandal (Northern Goldfields) and Pogo (Alaska), and have recently acquired the world-class Hemi gold development project in the Pilbara, WA.

At Northern Star, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance workplace where individuals can thrive and grow.

We offer a range of career opportunities, with both FIFO and residential roles available to suit different lifestyles and preferences.

Your journey starts here.

Northern Star is a global-scale Australian gold mining company with production centres in the world-class locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA.

We own and operate high-quality underground and open pit mines in Kalgoorlie, Yandal (Northern Goldfields) and Pogo (Alaska), and have recently acquired the world-class Hemi gold development project in the Pilbara, WA.

At Northern Star, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance workplace where individuals can thrive and grow.

We offer a range of career opportunities, with both FIFO and residential roles available to suit different lifestyles and preferences.