Geotechnical Engineer

Aurelia Metals; Cobar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Residential allowance

Travel allowance (FIFO/DIDO)

Job summary

Aurelia Metals Limited, based in NSW, seeks a Geotechnical Engineer for operational geotechnical support at Peak Mine. You will design ground support, inspect conditions, and provide geotechnical advice for mine designs, all while upholding safety and continuous improvement.

This role suits a proactive professional with 2+ years in mining, capable of autonomous decision-making and effective collaboration with the operations team at Cobar NSW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in geotechnical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Strong safety focus and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ground support plans for development and production.
• Conduct inspections and provide expert geotechnical advice for mine designs.
• Support longhole stoping operations with safe, effective ground control.
• Collaborate with mining teams and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Autonomy

Safety focus

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Engineering – Geotechnical

Tools

Deswik

CAD

RocScience

DIPS

UNWEDGE

FLAC3D

MAP3D

Job description

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth.

The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About the role

We’re seeking a safety-focused Geotechnical Engineer to provide operational geotechnical support in development and production. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting longhole stoping mining operations. You’ll design and implement ground support plans, conduct inspections, deliver expert geotechnical advice for mine designs all while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and resourceful professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values collaboration. If you’re passionate about geotechnical engineering and ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)

Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options

Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance

DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance

FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Engineering – Geotechnical or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Must be able to work autonomously
• Proficient in Deswik, CAD, RocScience, DIPS, UNWEDGE, FLAC3D, MAP3D
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and make sound technical decisions in support of mining operations
• Experience with modelling
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong safety focus
• Committed to a positive, safety-driven, and collaborative work culture

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What we offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process

We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What to expect

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received
• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team
• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative
• Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing
• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.