Engineer - Geotechnical

Nearheal; Cloncurry Shire; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee share scheme participation

Quarterly production bonuses

Attractive parental leave benefits (18

weeks)

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Flexible work options

Attractive rosters

Live-local incentives and allowances

Job summary

Evolution Mining’s Ernest Henry Operations is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to manage geotechnical risk, support underground stability and partner with operations and technical teams to optimise mining outcomes. The role covers underground inspections, seismic interpretation, data analysis and design reviews.

Based at Ernest Henry Operations, you will contribute to mine planning, audits and continuous improvement, with FIFO options and a strong focus on safety and performance.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mining or Civil Engineering. Otherwise, a degree in Geological Engineering.
• 3–8 years' experience in mining geomechanics, underground mining or consulting
• Experience in underground or open pit mining
• Knowledge of rock mechanics, ground support systems and geotechnical monitoring
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software and mine planning tools

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage geotechnical risks across underground operations
• Conduct underground inspections and geotechnical assessments
• Collect, analyse and interpret geotechnical and seismic data
• Review excavation designs and ground support requirements
• Support mine planning and sequencing through geotechnical analysis
• Contribute to audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Geotechnical risk assessment

Underground mining

Seismic interpretation

Mine planning tools

Education

Mining or Civil Engineering

Geological Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical software

Mine planning tools

Job description

• Long mine life to 2040 with strong career growth opportunities
• Diverse role across geotechnical, seismic and mine planning activities
• FIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns – 8/6 Roster

Who we are

We’rea bold team with a bright future; andwe’relooking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold companyoperatingsix mines across Australia and Canada.We’retransforming mines and uplifting careers.We’veextended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years.We’retransforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine.That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people.Here,you’llwork alongside people who care, who push oneanother to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’sthe opportunity?

Ernest Henry Operations offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the safety and performance of a world-class underground mine.

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you'll play a key role in managing geotechnical risk, supporting underground stability and working closely with operational and technical teams to optimise mining outcomes. From underground inspections and geotechnical monitoring through to mine design reviews, seismic interpretation and ground support recommendations, you'll enjoy a varied role with strong operational exposure and technical challenge.

Based at our Ernest Henry Operations and reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll:

• Monitor and manage geotechnical risks across underground operations
• Conduct underground inspections and geotechnical assessments
• Collect, analyse and interpret geotechnical and seismic data
• Review excavation designs and ground support requirements
• Support mine planning and sequencing through geotechnical analysis
• Contribute to audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Ernest Henry Operations?

Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment,high standardsandgreat management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people toevolveand give their career an uplift.

Choose whatsuits your lifestyle best. Live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry,It’sa great placefor families, and you can enjoy our competitive live-local incentives and allowances. Or choose fly-in,fly-out (FIFO), with attractive rosters. Being away from home is easier when you get to stay in a high-qualitycampwith top-class facilities. Our FIFO people openly refer to the close-knit community as their second family.

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future.Here’show we back that up:

• Employee share scheme participation
• Quarterly production bonuses
• Attractive parental leave benefits(18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Studyassistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Flexible work options– we know flexibility looks different for everyone
• Attractive rosters
• Competitive live-local incentives and allowancesfor employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.

What you bring to us:

• You're a motivated geotechnical engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working closely with operational teams to deliver safe and sustainable mining outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification in Mining or Civil Engineering. Otherwise, a degree in Geological Engineering
• 3-8 years' experience in mining geomechanics, underground mining or consulting
• Experience in underground or open pit mining
• Knowledge of rock mechanics, ground support systems and geotechnical monitoring
• Experience with geotechnical analysis software and mine planning tools
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. Ifyou’dlike to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about usat ourCareerssite.

Bold team. Bright future.

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