GEOLOGY TECHNICIAN

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia’s premier gold employer. Your journey starts here.
At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.
We have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Geology Technician, based at our Discovery Operations. This opportunity is offered as residential in the Goldfields working a 5/2 (10-hour), 4/3 (10-hour) & 8/6(12-hour) roster. The successful candidate will assist in the collection and processing of geological samples to ensure the provision of timely and accurate data for subsequent analysis by Geologists.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence

Preferred

• Current approved and recognised forklift ticket
• Computer literacy with the ability to use Microsoft office products
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail, ability to plan daily activities and meet deadlines
• St Johns Senior First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Mechanical knowledge and skills (desirable)

• Metre marking, photographing, cutting and sample collection of diamond core is completed in a timely manner and is in line with core processing priorities.
• Appropriate QAQC samples are included in all submissions.
• Sample submissions are completed in a timely manner with no errors.
• Transport of samples to the offsite laboratory (if necessary).
• Storage and accurate Cataloguing of diamond core in the core farm is completed thoroughly and in line with procedure.
• Assist in maintaining pulp and core library catalogues across site.
• RC Sampling.
• Drill pad preparation and rehabilitation.