Engineer, Geotechnical, Operations

Newmont Australia; Shire Of Boddington; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DIDO accommodation

Family-friendly roster

Job summary

Newmont Australia invites a Geotechnical Engineer - Operations to join our Western Australia team, supporting safe open-pit mining with timely geotechnical guidance.

You will monitor ground conditions, assess risks and recommend practical controls to maintain pit stability and production continuity. A tertiary Geotechnical Engineering qualification and hands-on experience with hard-rock pits are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering (Mining), or Mining Engineering/Geology with geomechanics.
• Operational geotechnical experience in hard-rock open pits.
• Experience with geotechnical modelling software and data interpretation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational geotechnical guidance for pit development and hazard controls.
• Conduct daily inspections, interpret monitoring data, and recommend remedial actions.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on design reviews and QA/QC.
• Maintain pit wall stability and support continuous improvement.
• Uphold safety and deliver quality outputs while adhering to procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical instrumentation

Data analysis

Slope stability

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering (Mining) or Mining Engineering/Geology with geomechanics

Tools

GEM4D

MineSight

Vulcan

Deswik

RocScience suite

Trajec3D

Job description

Closing Date

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. As one of Australia's largest gold producers, Boddington is recognised for its leadership in innovation and technology, including becoming the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System.

As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy the benefits of regional living while working with industry-leading technology and a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We take pride in the partnerships we have built with local communities and Traditional Owners, creating shared value through responsible mining and long-term investment in the region.

Your Contribution

As a Geotechnical Engineer - Operations, you will play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient open-pit mining by providing timely geotechnical guidance to technical services, Production Engineering and Mining Operations. You will monitor ground conditions, assess geotechnical risks and recommend practical solutions that maintain pit stability and operational continuity. Working closely with cross-disciplinary teams, you will contribute to design reviews, hazard management, and continuous operational improvement while adapting plans to changing field conditions. This is a hands on, collaborative role suited to someone who brings strong technical capability, sound judgment and a proactive approach to supporting daily mining activities.

• Providing operational guidance on pit development and implementing practical controls to manage geotechnical hazards.
• Conducting daily inspections, interpreting monitoring date (radar, prisms, VWPs), and recommending remedial actions to maintain safe mining conditions.
• Liaising with work groups to communicate hazards, schedule mitigating activities, and adapt plans and field work as conditions change.
• Contributing to design reviews, operational improvements, and QA/QC reconciliation to enhance pit wall performance and geotechnical outcomes.
• Upholding departmental standards by delivery quality outputs, engaging proactively, seeking feedback and stopping unsafe work.

Prerequisites for Success in This Role

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering (Mining), or Mining Engineering/Geology with geomechanics, plus operational geotechnical experience in hard-rock open pits.
• Proficiency in geotechnical instrumentation, monitoring, data analysis, slope stability, and risk -mitigation practices, including the use of radar, prisms, VWP data and QA/QC reconciliation.
• Experience with geotechnical modelling and analysis software (e.g., GEM4D, MineSight, Vulcan, Deswik, Rocscience suite, Trajec3D) and strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Highly organized, self-motivated and detail-focused, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively while applying sound judgement and following procedural requirements.
• Strong communication, teamwork and collaboration skills, with self-awareness, the ability to build - productive relationships, adapt behaviour, and give and receive feedback effectively.

Your Work Environment

Working on a family-friendly 8/6 roster with the opportunity to live locally or utilise DIDO accommodation, this role supports a balanced lifestyle while contributing to safe and efficient mining operations.

You will join a global organisation recognised for its strong culture, safety focus and commitment to shaping the future of the mining industry.

Full and unrestricted eligibility for employment in Australia will be essential.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

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