Geology And Geophysics

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals. What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised..

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so**.**

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The Opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference.  With this in mind, if you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.

We are now seeking an experienced Mine Geologist to join our Open Pit Mine Geology team at Sunrise Dam.

This is a permanent position based on an 8/6 roster with flights from Perth or Kalgoorlie.

Accountable to the Open Pit Senior Mine Geologist, this role is responsible for undertaking all aspects of open pit production activities, including grade control, data validation, liaising with contractors, inspection and monitoring of mining activities; and to ensure the short term planning targets are met.

Accountabilities:

• Adhering to all safety procedures, identifying hazards and reporting incidents, working in a safe manner at all times.
• Designing grade control drilling programs for short and medium term planning requirements
• Scheduling and coordinating grade control drilling activities ensuring that all activities maintain a high level of safety and sample QAQC.
• Geological mapping and interpretation.
• Validation and analysis of QAQC data relating to drilling, sampling and assaying. Ensure high quality sampling and lab protocols are upheld.
• Produce high quality grade control models using conditional simulation and other techniques.
• Coordinate and interpret blast movement through BMT technology
• Contribute to short and medium term mining schedules and co-ordination of material movement and crusher feed with the Mining Alliance partners.
• Assist in stockpile management, mine to mill and resource reconciliations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the operation by constructively identifying opportunities and testing solutions.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.  To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology
• Prior experience in open pit mine geology
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork
• A high degree of organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication & people skills
• Strong grasp of mining geology including gold sampling and assaying, geological interpretation, grade modelling and open cut mining methods
• Proficiency in Vulcan, Datashed, and MP3 estimation software or equivalent software
• Current manual Western Australian ‘C’ class drivers licence
• Australian Permanent Residency or Citizenship (Mandatory)
• A National Police Clearance

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.   At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us.  Your new benefits will include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion
• Top Tier Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Performance Bonus and Incentive Program
• Salary sacrifice options

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com 

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.

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PERSOLKELLY is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Engineering, Technical and Office Support talent.

We are partnered with a well-known mining company for the recruitment of an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineer

This is an opportunity to continue your career with a respected player in the mining industry.

3 + Months with the possibility to extend

8/6 Roster 10 Hour Days

Drive in/out Boddington | Must live in Perth or surrounding suburbs

Competitive Day Rate

Weekly Pay

The role will involve / include:

• Providing advice on operations related to pit development and pit wall scaling activities
• Daily open pit inspections
• Waste Dump inspections
• Office-based geotechnical tasks

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mining engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology with Post Graduate qualifications in Geomechanics
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite and mining software such as Vulcan, Deswik, Datamine, RS3D, Rocscience, Map3D, mXrap, IMS software such as ticker3D, Trace, Vantage and Synapse.
• Preferably 3-5 years of experience as an open pit geotechnical engineer and experience with slope stability radars

We have had significant experience recruiting for this company, and many of our contractors have gone on to build great careers here. We want you to be next.

If you are interested in this role, please click on Apply Now, and we'll be in touch asap! For further information, please contact Shannon Bromfield via Shannon.bromfield@persolkelly.com.au

Who are we

At PERSOLKELLY, our passion is - and always has been - putting you first.

We propel our people forward by supporting their careers in fresh ways, backed by our expertise and capability.

We're committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experience and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, please APPLY now.

To learn more about working with PERSOLKELLY, we encourage you to visit our website.

Follow our LinkedIn page at linkedin.com/company/persolkelly for the latest updates and insights.

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Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals. What we do goes beyond mining.

We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so**.**

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia, we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The Opportunity

At AGA we celebrate diversity – diversity of thought and experience is important to us. We look for people that have an abundance of willingness and are up to the challenge of making a difference.  If you feel that you may not tick all of the boxes below but believe you have something unique to contribute to our team, we strongly encourage you to apply – let’s have the conversation.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Exploration Geologist with outstanding leadership skills to join our Geology team at Sunrise Dam.

This is a permanent position based on an 8/6 roster with flights out to Perth and/or Kalgoorlie. 

Accountable to the Superintendent: Surface Exploration, you will supervise a small team of Exploration Geologists within a large on-site exploration team. A role which is critical in prioritising and advancing exploration targets and known surface resources by leveraging geological, geophysical and geochemical data.

The position is also crucial in assisting and executing on the strategic planning and surface near mine exploration activities within the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine leases with a focus on resource definition and growth. A key focus is on growing a pipeline of open-pit operations to address the ore shortfall between the 4MTPA processing plant and underground operations.

You will be required to supervise and maintain a small skilled surface exploration team within a large mine exploration team, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies such as Exploration for Value (E4V).  

Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee the implementation of SHE&C plans, management systems, and compliance processes within exploration, ensuring a safe and sustainable work environment.

• Champion and drive a strong safety culture by leading safety initiatives, mentoring team members, and embedding risk management practices within the exploration team

• Foster and uphold a work culture that is reflective of AngloGold Ashanti’s values.

• Provide strategic oversight of surface and open-pit resource development plans, ensuring consistent and predictable resource inventory delivery to support mine planning and execution.

• Over-see the development and execution of exploration strategies to test the Mine Lease gold potential, optimising resources for maximum value creation.

• Ensure all rehabilitation of surface exploration is completed in the required timeframes, ensuring communication and approvals are completed and upheld with land access, heritage and government departments.

• Access and recommend Inorganic opportunities surrounding SDGM mining leases.

• Develop and strengthen organisational capability (people & processes) for the exploration work group.

• Own and drive the annual surface exploration budget deliverables in line with the business plan.

• Enhance operational efficiency by continuously improving processes, systems, and workflows within the Surface Exploration work group to maximize effectiveness and cost efficiency.

• Conduct high-level performance analysis, proactively identifying risks and barriers to plan and budget delivery, and providing solutions to management.

• Collaborate with senior leadership at Sunrise Dam and across the Australian Region to drive cross-functional alignment and share insights.

About you

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Minimum 5 years geology experience, ideally with some experience in a supervisory role.
• Bachelor degree in Geoscience.
• Experience in Brownfields exploration in an operating mine, with experience in Greenfields and Mine Geology desirable
• Experience in government regulations and approvals for exploration and mining leases.
• Good understanding of orogenic gold deposits, structural geology and exploration targeting.
• Some experience in geophysical techniques and interpretation preferred.
• Proficient in geological software – preferably Vulcan, Leapfrog and Datashed
• Experience in core processing techniques, sampling techniques, drilling techniques and geological modelling.
• Highly collaborative communication skills.
• High level planning and organisation skills.
• Manual driver’s licence and 4WD capable
• A National Police Clearance
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory)

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.   At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility and your personal development is important to us. 

Your new benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Private Health Insurance for you and your family

• Attractive performance bonus

• Salary sacrifice options and Novated Leases

• Flexible work arrangements

• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer

• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program

• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion

• Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

Recruitment Agency approaches and referrals will not be accepted for this role, all interested candidates must apply directly to be considered for any role advertised by AngloGold Ashanti Australia.

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At Gold Fields, we recognise that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and excellence. That’s why we’re committed to creating opportunities that work for you.

St Ives, a gold mining complex on Lake Lefroy near Kambalda, has operated for 40+ years with 12 more ahead. It includes three underground mines—Invincible, Invincible South, and Hamlet North—plus the Neptune open pit, producing 380,000 ounces annually. With 1,200 workers, it remains a key Goldfields operation.

Why Join Gold Fields?

We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer:

• A family-friendly site roster to support your work-life balance
• 6% Site Allowance & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme to recognise your contributions.
• Virgin Velocity reward points
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
• Educational assistance to help you continue to grow and learn.

This FIFO role from Perth if offered on 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

Your role:

Reporting to the Senior Mine Geologist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality geology services while working closely with the Mining Team to maximise operational efficiency and ore recovery. This includes:

• Assist with diamond core logging of underground grade control and exploration programs;
• Support the Mining Team in maximising ore recovery and minimising dilution;
• Collect and analyse underground grade control data (face mapping, face sampling, core logging) in preparation for block modelling;
• Assist with underground diamond drill rig management;
• Utilise site systems and QA/QC protocols to ensure the quality and integrity of data; and,
• Contribute to the delineation, extension and discovery of Reserves.

What You Bring:

You’ll bring your proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach and bring the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology:
• Previous mining industry experience – preferably gold – with exposure to mine geology, grade control practices and reserve/stope definition drilling:
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and mining software such as Datamine and Leapfrog or similar: and,
• Possess a current manual Driver’s Licence

At Gold Fields, we expect all employees to embody and enhance our values, safety culture, and performance, aligning with our purpose of creating enduring value beyond mining.

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Project Geologist – Resources

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 an exciting new opportunity for a Project Geologist – Resources to joinour talented and dynamic geology team at our Kalgoorlie Operations.

This opportunity is offered as residential in the Goldfields, working a 8:6 – 12-hour roster reporting to the Senior Geologist – Resources and offers the opportunity for exposure to a wide variety of challenging and rewarding technical disciplines. The primary responsibilities of the role will include:

• Continuously providing geological excellence through interpretation, modelling, and estimation.
• Working collaboratively to identify growth opportunities with a world class deposit.
• Contributing to all mine geology and technical functions.

Requirements

A hunger and passion for geology and statistics. A ‘Can-do’ attitude a production drive with technical thinking. The successful candidate will be team spirited with a collaborative approach.

Essential

• A degree in Geology, preferably with Honours, from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Minimum 5 years geological experience in the mining industry, the majority of which is preferably in gold.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in logging, sampling, Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC), resource development and reconciliation.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office.
• Experience in the use of Geological Software (Datamine, Leapfrog, Supervisor or similar).
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Current Unencumbered Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence.

Preferred

• Operations experience (open pit and/or underground) in a hard rock environment.
• Exploration or Resource Development experience in gold.
• Knowledge of geological and mineralisation modelling in Leapfrog
• Some familiarity with classical and geostatistical estimation methods (ordinary kriging, inverse distance, nearest neighbour)

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• 5 weeks annual leave for site-based employees.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

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.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!

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Role Details:

Reporting to the Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for the provision of a qualified geotechnical support service within the mine that will assist in the achievement of production and schedule targets, meeting all statutory and site-specific standards including cost, safety, and environment.

As employees at Gold Fields, we expect all employees to act in a manner that seeks to align with and enhance the company's values, safety culture, and performance to create enduring value beyond mining.

This role is offered on an 8-day, 6-day off roster and is either Fly-in, fly-out from Perth or Drive-in, drive-out from the Goldfields region.

Benefits include:

• Stability – St Ives has a 10-year mine life
• 6 % Site Allowance & Quarterly Bonus Scheme & Private Health Insurance Allowance
• Salary continuance scheme and life insurance

About the role:

• Daily production tasks relating to geotechnical engineering including review of development plans, stope and drill designs, documentation of inspections and data collection (core logging/mapping), geotechnical monitoring, stability analyses, design recommendations, QAQC and paste fill design.
• Proactive communication of geotechnical issues in mining to the workforce and management
• Be involved in short, medium and long-term projects and ensure that all geotechnical risks are considered, evaluated and have adequate controls.
• Collect and analysis geotechnical parameters to ensure future mining recommendations are forthcoming when required.
• Capable of running geotechnical aspects of a mine with some input from other senior staff. Undertaking work for medium term requirements of mine.
• Undertake and review the performance of mining areas including back analysis to assist with optimising mine design and planning recommendations and process improvement opportunities

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology with Post Graduate qualifications in Geomechanics
• Demonstrated experience in geotechnical engineering
• Exposure to underground and open pit mining, or experience in underground with a keen interest in learning about open pits.
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite and mining software such as Vulcan, Deswik, Datamine, RS3D, Rocscience, Map3D, mXrap, IMS software such as ticker3D, Trace, Vantage and Synapse.

Applications can be submitted via: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Apply

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com   

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story. A story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals. What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, championing environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team, a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

About us

At AngloGold Ashanti, we pride ourselves on having a collaborative workplace that is focused on providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We want to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their whole, authentic self to work and feel safe, respected, and valued while doing so**.**

AngloGold Ashanti is one of the world's largest gold producers with operations and projects spanning across four continents. Our globally diverse, world-class portfolio is supported by focused exploration in the established and new gold producing regions of the world. We offer a working environment that allows every employee to contribute, learn and flourish.

In Australia we own and manage the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, and the Tropicana Gold Mine (70% AGA owned 30% Regis Resources). These are two of Western Australia’s premier gold operations, with ongoing investment and exploration taking place across both open pit and underground operations at each site.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Superintendent : Geotechnical Services for our Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. Reporting to the Manager: Technical Services, this position is offered primarily on a FIFO 4 days on/3 days off roster while occasional 8/6 swings will be required; with flights provided from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

The Role Purpose

The Geotechnical Superintendent manages all geotechnical considerations of current and proposed excavations to ensure safe production, optimising processes and strategies required to adequately assess geotechnical risk and leading the geotechnical team supporting underground and open pit operations.  Working within the broader Planning, Technical and Operational Team, the Geotechnical Superintendent provides geotechnical leadership for the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine (SDGM) operations. Managing a diverse and dynamic team within an autonomous work environment, your leadership skills and collaborative approach will enable you to work across disciplines to align the mining team on geotechnical recommendations.

Accountabilities:

• Enable, co-ordinate and facilitate the development of geotechnical strategies which will optimise the productivity and profitability of SDGM mining operations
• Focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement whilst being a capable mentor and leader to a small team
• Develop, implement, and maintain procedures, standards, processes that provide effective systems of work for the provision of an effective geotechnical service
• Promote full statutory compliance both with the relevant mining regulations and company standards
• Develop the annual budget for geotechnical cost centres and manage it monthly
• Build organisational capability within Geotechnical Services (people & organisational structure, systems, and processes) to successfully deliver the Mining Department budget and Life of Mine plan
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and reviews as required assisting with QA/QC reports, Underground Monitoring Reports and Pit Slope Monitoring Reports
• Identify and communicate all geotechnical threats that may affect the delivery of budget physicals, work proactively to mitigate them
• Develop geotechnical monitoring strategies, for both active and inactive open pit and underground operations
• Ensure validation and interpretation of the geotechnical database through ongoing data collection and evaluation, to maintain existing models
• Establish and embed the upgrade of the sites seismic monitoring system, as well as interpretation of the seismic activity reports and the development of seismic hazard management plans

About you :

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Be a people leader with a focus on developing a great team through coaching, facilitating collaboration and liaising with the technical services and broader mining team.
• Extensive geotechnical experience, with at least 7 years in an operational role in aspects of underground and open pit hard rock mining.
• Experience working with Map3D, Rocscience suite of programs, Mine Planning Software (Vulcan/Surpac/Deswik).
• Degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geology or equivalent qualification.
• Highly collaborative communicating ability
• High level planning and organisation skills
• Manual driver’s licence
• A National Police Clearance
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (Mandatory)

Culture and Benefits

Our workplace demonstrates dignity and respect for each other, we offer challenging work, highly competitive remuneration that is regularly adjusted to market conditions and career development opportunities.   At AGAA we consider learning as a shared responsibility

and your personal development is important to us.  Your new benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Private Health Insurance for you and your family
• Attractive performance bonus
• Salary sacrifice options and Novated Leases
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 employer
• Access to our industry-leading Wellness Program
• Active committees driving Diversity & Inclusion

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.

AGAA recognises that standard recruitment processes are not accessible to everyone. If there are any accommodations or supports that would assist you in participating in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to our Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity team at InclDiversityEquity@anglogoldashanti.com

Apply

Geotechnical Engineer

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 are seeking an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join our KalgoorlieOperations, this residential role is on an 8/6 roster working 12-hour days.

What's the role on offer?

As the Geotechnical Engineer in Kalgoorlie, you will be responsible for providing technical support and assistance to the mining operations with regards to mine planning, design and geotechnical support to optimise mine operations.

Key tasks include, but not limited to:

• Providing Geotechnical advice and direction in the planned and active underground mining areas, ensuring effective and appropriate ground support systems are in place to support safe mining activities.
• Working closely with the technical production team in the design of the mine level and stope extraction plans, including evaluating / modelling rock stress resulting from the planned extraction sequencing, crown and wall stability performance and filling requirements.
• Working closely with the operational team regarding generation, co-ordination and QC/QA for all underground check scaling & rehabilitation plans and rock bolt pull testing throughout the mine.
• Provide support with seismic data processing, analysis & reporting.
• Collect geotechnical information through mapping of underground excavations and geotechnical logging of core.
• Review and update the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP).
• Contribute to the development of geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring system for mining activities.

Requirements:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering (or equivalent).
• A minimum 5 years' experience including 2 years' relevant UG Mining experience in a Geotechnical focused role.
• Knowledge of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to use specialised Geotechnical hardware and software, including Map3D, the RocScience suite, as well as specialised seismic software packages.
• Proficient in the use of Datamine software.

Discover the perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance.
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive.
• Short-term incentive bonus program.
• Employee Share Plan programs.
• Gold standard parental leave policy.
• GoldSTARR rewards program - cash savings for everyday expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
• Salary continuance (income protection) insurance from commencement.
• Salary sacrificing benefits, including novated leasing and remote area living benefit options.

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.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!

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