Job Description

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 second 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.


Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Geology Manager at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska.

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 and holidays. Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

In this fast paced and diverse role, you will report to the General Manager and the primary role is to manage and oversee all the geological provisions to ensure reserves are available for gold production.

Duties include:

Provide clear and supportive leadership to the Operational Geology Group. Drive continuous improvement within the Operational Geology Group's processes and procedures. Actively engage the Operational Geology Group to ensure high levels of performance. Ensure Operational Geology Group works closely with Mining Department to deliver reserves for gold production and the Exploration Group to deliver advanced projects through the pipeline. Manage relationships with key contractors and service providers to ensure efficient contract management and delivery of obligations by all parties. Manage drilling programs in accordance with site schedules and budgets. Develop and implement a robust resource growth strategy in line with corporate directives. Prepare, manage and report on operating, capital and exploration budgets for the Operational Geology Group on site. Ensure direct reports have clearly defined accountabilities, provide feedback on performance and conduct formal performance reviews. Assist in implementation and management of NSR's graduate development initiatives.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly technical individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

The specifics:

Minimum of 15 years underground geology experience in the mining industry. Demonstrated achievement in the supervision and administration of a large, mine-based Geology Team. High level of computer literacy - proficient to expert in Microsoft Office. Experienced in the use of Geological Software including Vulcan, Leapfrog Datamine, Acquire and Rock Mapper. Proven ability to develop a culture of high performance and behaviours that are consistent with agreed values Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills. Proven experience managing a large group of contractors & mobile diamond drilling fleet. BS Geology degree from a recognised tertiary institution. Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks. Must pass a post offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

The details:

This position is site-based, and the successful candidate will work a roster of 4 days on, 3 days off. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light


Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

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.


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.