Senior Geologist – Operations (Albany)

Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to ensure that all geology & diamond drill personnel adhere to safety standards that exceed industry practice and any applicable legislative provisions.
- Manage all drill data collection and validity, interpretation updates, QAQC, determining mineralisation controls and modelling the geology to develop mineral resources.
- High‑level planning, including drill scheduling, and work with mine planning for development and stope designs.
- Ensure quarterly and 6‑monthly resource versus reserve reconciliation reports are completed.
- Complete project work and presentations to a skilled standard as and when required.
- Identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement opportunities. Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the resources industry, ideally within underground hard rock mining environments.
- Hands‑on experience with mining and geology software such as Datamine and Leapfrog, plus a strong understanding of sampling practices, QAQC, block modelling, advanced grade estimation techniques, and reconciliation.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to positively lead and develop a team, manage contractors, and engage effectively with stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology and a C Class Manual Driver’s Licence. Soft Skills & Personal Qualities
- Accountability for roles and responsibilities, critical thinking, agility, a proactive go‑getter attitude, and a positive outlook.
- Keen analytical mindset for identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous enhancement. Benefits
- Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
- Quarterly short‑term incentive bonus program.
- 5 weeks annual leave for site‑based employees.
- Annual Employee Share Plan Program.
- Company paid Salary Continuance Insurance (income protection) from commencement.
- GoldSTARR rewards program with real cash savings for everyday expenses.
- Gold standard parental leave policy.
- Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that include free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services. Eligibility & Pre‑employment Criteria Must meet pre‑employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpomr