Job Description

Geology Technician

• Join Northern Star’s Thunderbox Operations as a Geology Technician and build your career with a leading gold producer
• FIFO from Perth - 8 days on / 6 days off roster, offering a great balance between site and time at home
• Gain hands-on experience alongside an experienced Geology team

Take the next step in your career with Northern Star, reporting to the Geology Technical Supervisor, you will provide technical and operational support to the Geology team across core processing, sampling, QAQC, drill site preparation and field activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Geology Technician with 6+ months of relevant experience looking to develop their skills and gain valuable hands-on experience within a producing gold operation.

What you can look forward to:

• Completing meter marking, photographing, cutting and sample collection of diamond core in a timely manner and in line with core processing priorities.
• Ensuring appropriate QAQC samples are included in all submissions.
• Completing sample submissions accurately and within required timeframes.
• Transporting samples as required.
• Ensuring the storage and accurate cataloguing of diamond core in the core farm is completed thoroughly and in accordance with procedures.
• Assisting with drill site preparation and rehabilitation.
• Completing collar mark-ups and recording GPS coordinates.
• Supervising earthworks and crane lifts in accordance with site specifications.
• Preparing drill sites by marking drill pads and sumps, identifying hazards and ensuring sites are drill-ready.
• Providing general support and logistics to the Geology team as required.
• Managing geological data using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Undertaking additional duties as required by the Geology team on a day-to-day basis.

Where you’ll add value:

• Previous experience in a Geology Technician or similar role, ideally with 6+ months of relevant site experience.
• Computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to plan daily activities, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to site procedures.

Qualifications

• Current "C" Class Western Australian Drivers Licence
• Current approved and recognised forklift ticket (Desired)
• Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• 4WD operation and recovery skills (desirable)

Our people, your benefits:

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Click on “Apply now” to join the Northern Star team!