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.

What do 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.

The Project Geologist Exploration reports to the Exploration Superintendent, and the primary role is to undertake planning, and supervision of exploration activities, interpretation and reporting of exploration results in a safe, effective and efficient manner, to produce increases in mineral resources.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety Requirements
• Display a clear commitment to safety and health and seek to eliminate or control the risks of injury and/or damage to equipment.
• Operate in accordance with and comply with the Company’s Safety and Health Policy, and with all site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive involvement with continuous OHS improvement processes.
• Active participation in all communication and awareness systems.
• Actively participate in hazard reporting and other risk identification and control processes to mitigate risks in the workplace.
• Follow exploration safety protocols when working around helicopters and performing helicopter-assisted fieldwork and drill operations.
• Certification of bear safety shotgun course.

Environmental Requirements

• Be aware of the environmental consequences associated with the tasks they perform and ensure environmental risks of tasks are assessed and mitigated prior to starting them.
• Display a clear commitment to responsible environmental management.
• Operate in accordance with the Company’s Environment Policy, and comply with other site environmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all activities in a manner that prevents pollution and minimizes damage to the natural environment.
• Minimize waste generation through reduced consumption and increased re-use and recycling.

Specific Departmental Requirements

• Plan, budget, and supervise the execution of exploration programs to test targets, define or upgrade mineral resources.
• Supervise and mentor Graduates, Geologists and Geological Technicians.
• Supervise contractors and suppliers engaged in the exploration activities on the project area.
• QAQC monitoring and validation of exploration results.
• Provide timely and relevant information as requested by the supervising geologist.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and statutory reports.
• Deliver periodic progress reports on time and in the correct format.
• Liaise with Growth, Resource and Operational Geology functions, Metallurgists and Engineers.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications Required

• Degree majoring in Geology from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant progressive experience.
• Knowledge of mapping, structural geology, geochemistry, geophysics, drilling and sampling techniques. Some understanding of resource estimation methods and experience in field work.
• Good communication skills.
• Current Driver’s License from a U.S. State.

Desired Experience & Competencies

• Able to manage a prospect scale project including, interpretation, drill design and drilling logistics.
• Competent user of Leapfrog Geo, able to create a resource ready geological model.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office, AcQuire, Reflex Hub, ArcGIS and LeapFrog Geo.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• First Aid certificate.
• MSHA Certification

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: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-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.