Senior Geologist - Resources

NORTHERN STAR RESOURCES; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GU Health Insurance

Bonus program

Employee share plan

Parental leave policy

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Job summary

Northern Star Resources seeks a Senior Geologist – Resources in Subiaco to lead geological interpretation, 3D modelling and resource estimation across assets. You will mentor geologists, work with mine planning and exploration teams, and contribute to Life of Mine plans while advancing opportunities for resource growth.

Your role supports reconciliation, performance monitoring and the delivery of quality geological interpretations and estimation across a fast-paced, world-class operation in

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Experience in a production environment as a Geologist, preferably in both underground and open pits.
• High level of competency in the use of modelling, geostatistics and estimation software (Datamine, Leapfrog or Supervisor).
• Proven competency in orebody interpretation, wireframing, and modelling estimation methodologies.
• Good understanding of geostatistical and classical estimation methods as well as reconciliation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support geological interpretation, 3D modelling, and resource estimation of all assets, ensuring model accuracy and compliance with reporting standards, while mentoring junior geologists and collaborating with mine planning and exploration teams to support resource growth and development.
• Guide and mentor Geologists, ensuring geological excellence through interpretation, modelling, and estimation.
• Monitor reconciliation and model performance, contributing significantly to all mine geology and technical functions.
• Ensure technical systems and workflows are allowing the operations Geologists to deliver quality geological interpretation, 3D modelling, and resource estimation.

Skills

Orebody interpretation

Geostatistics

Modelling & estimation

Reconciliation processes

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Datamine

Leapfrog

Supervisor

Job description

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Turn geological insight into lasting opportunity. Join our Subiaco team as a Senior Geologist – Resources and help shape the resource projects that support the future of our operations.

Reporting to the Principal Geologist – Resources, you’ll support major geological projects, advancing resources into our Life of Mine (LOM) plans. You’ll also bring fresh thinking to the exploration of new opportunities, developing and testing ideas that strengthen our resource pipeline and drive future growth.

What you can look forward to:

This role offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards across various technical disciplines, where you'll guide and mentor Geologists, ensuring geological excellence in interpretation, modelling, and estimation. Collaborating closely with Operational, Growth and Discovery geology teams, you'll assist with and support opportunities within NSR’s world-class assets, monitor reconciliation and model performance, and contribute significantly to all mine geology and technical functions.

Where you’ll add value:

• Support the geological interpretation, 3D modelling, and resource estimation of all assets, ensuring model accuracy and compliance with reporting standards, while mentoring junior geologists and collaborating with mine planning and exploration teams to support resource growth and development.
• Guide and mentor Geologists, ensuring geological excellence through interpretation, modelling, and estimation.
• Monitor reconciliation and model performance, contributing significantly to all mine geology and technical functions.
• Ensure technical systems and workflows are allowing the operations Geologists to deliver quality geological interpretation, 3D modelling, and resource estimation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Experience in a production environment as a Geologist, preferably in both underground and open pits.
• High level of competency in the use of modelling, geostatistics and estimation software (Datamine, Leapfrog or Supervisor).
• Proven competency in orebody interpretation, wireframing, and modelling estimation methodologies.
• Good understanding of geostatistical and classical estimation methods as well as reconciliation processes.
• 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.

About our Subiaco office

Our Corporate Office in Subiaco, Perth, is home to more than 400 employees who support our production centres. Located within a few minutes’ walk of public transport and surrounded by a vibrant café and retail precinct, the office offers a modern, open-plan working environment and a supportive, inclusive culture where employees are welcomed and encouraged to thrive.

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.