Senior Geologist

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

About the Role:

The Senior Geologist will lead a team focusing on the development and delivery of robust geological models and estimations and is pivotal in interpreting complex geological data to guide decision-making processes and optimize resource management. This role involves strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to design and implement studies, optimize data collection and ensure data accuracy to feed into the continual development of quality robust models. They will also mentor junior geologists and contribute to the advancement of geological methodologies within the organization. Ultimately, this position drives the successful identification, evaluation and improvement of mineral resources while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental stewardship as well as compliance with regulatory standards.

What we offer:

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team.
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of geological experience in the mining industry with at least five (5) years of experience in resource modelling.
• High level of competency in geological mapping, sampling techniques and QAQC, data interpretation, modelling, geostatistics and reconciliation.
• Experience in the use of geological software such as Datamine, Supervisor, Leapfrog, Vulcan and Deswik.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology or Masters preferred
• Experience with complex structural gold deposits.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, mentor and support a team of geologists to ensure timely delivery of robust Grade Control and Development models, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of both the geological models and grade estimation on local and regional scale by analyzing geological data using advanced software to interpret mineralisation, stratigraphy, structure and mineralogy.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, maps, and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Lead project planning and execution, including risk assessment, budgeting, and scheduling to ensure timely delivery of objectives.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and other professionals to integrate geological insights into project development.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and statutory requirements.

Skills:

The Senior Geologist utilizes advanced analytical skills daily to interpret complex geological and geostatistical data, ensuring accurate resource assessments and risk evaluations. Proficiency in geological software enables efficient data visualization and modeling, which supports strategic planning and decision-making. Leadership and mentoring skills are applied to guide junior team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment. Strong communication skills are essential for preparing detailed reports and effectively conveying technical information to diverse audiences, including regulatory bodies and project stakeholders. Additionally, a thorough understanding of safety and environmental regulations ensures that all fieldwork and project activities comply with legal and ethical standards.

The Details:

Working 15 days on, 13 days off, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, internet & cable tv programs. Cell service is available when using Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: or follow us on linked in: -star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.