
Take the first step towards a rewarding career and build your future with Northern Star Resources.
If you are a recent graduate - or about to finish your degree - and ready to turn your ambition into action, this is your opportunity to start strong in the mining industry.
At Northern Star, you will join Australia’s leading gold producer with a team that is built on performance, growth and world-class gold assets. From day one, you will help to contribute to meaningful work and gain exposure to large scale projects and industry leading practices.
Our structured 2-year Graduate Program has been designed to set you up for long-term success. Through our clear competency frameworks, hands-on experience and dedicated support, you will develop the technical capabilities and skills needed to thrive. You’ll be trusted with real responsibilities and empowered to make an impact on our operations.
We see all our Graduates as the next generation of leaders, which is why we invest in your development, value your ideas and create pathways for you to grow not just within our business but across the broader mining industry.
What is the role on offer?
As a Graduate Geologist, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to key geology milestones across both mine and exploration environments, building a well-rounded foundation for your career.
You’ll develop strong operational capabilities in core logging, drilling programs, geological mapping, data management and analysis, working directly with active operations and exploration teams to sharpen your technical skills and deepen your geological understanding.
Beyond the technical work, you’ll be supported by experienced site professionals and leaders who are invested in your growth and development. With access to structured mentoring and expert knowledge, you’ll be able to confidently shape your future in geology.
As part of our Graduate program, you will have:
Our Recruitment Process
You can start the process by submitting your resume online through our Graduate & Vacation Student Careers page. From there, your application will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview with Managers from the relevant departments. If you are successful, a member of our Future Talent team will be in touch to organise your pre-employment checks before beginning the onboarding process.
In joining Northern Star, you’ll experience:
Take this opportunity by clicking the ‘apply’ button and let your potential take you further than you ever imagined!

Northern Star Resources Ltd is a global-scale Australian gold producer with world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America.
The Company has a portfolio of high-quality open pit and underground gold mines, and is firmly focused on maximising shareholder returns. Northern Star is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: NST).
Northern Star continues to invest in building its asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations.