Geotechnical Engineer

Evolution Mining; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Salary packaging

Life insurance

Income protection

Quarterly bonuses

Employee share scheme

Referral bonuses

Parental leave benefits

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible rosters

Bus transport to West Wyalong

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer (Underground and Open Pit) to shape safe, productive and sustainable mining activities through geotechnical expertise, technical analysis and collaborative problem solving.

Working an 8:6 roster with 12 hour day shifts at Cowal Gold Operations near West Wyalong, you'll collaborate with technical and operational teams to influence mine safety, stability and production performance.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geoscience, Civil Engineering (Geomechanics) or related.
• Geotechnical experience within a mining environment.
• Knowledge of geotechnical controls, mining operations and risk management principles.
• Experience with geotechnical modelling and CAD software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Influence safe and productive mining through geotechnical design and analysis.
• Help manage critical ground control, rockfall and geotechnical risks across the operation.
• Partner with mining engineers and operational teams to optimise ground stability and recovery.
• Build and maintain geotechnical models that support informed decision‑making and risk management.
• Provide geotechnical input that supports the successful delivery of development and infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, reliability and operational performance.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground control

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Geotechnical modelling

CAD software

Education

Engineering degree (Mining/Civil Geotech)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Who we are

We're a bold team with a bright future; and we're looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We're transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We've extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We're transforming 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'll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you.

What's the opportunity?

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in the success of one of Australia's most significant open pit and underground mining operations. As our Geotechnical Engineer (Underground and Open Pit), you'll help shape safe, productive and sustainable mining activities through geotechnical expertise, technical analysis and collaborative problem solving.

Working an attractive 8:6 roster with 12 hour day shifts at our Cowal Gold Operations near West Wyalong, you'll enjoy extended time at home while contributing to the continued growth of our expanding underground operation. You'll work closely with technical and operational teams, influencing key decisions that directly impact mine safety, stability and production performance.

Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll:

• Influence safe and productive mining through geotechnical design and analysis.


• Help manage critical ground control, rockfall and geotechnical risks across the operation.


• Partner with mining engineers and operational teams to optimise ground stability and recovery.


• Build and maintain geotechnical models that support informed decision‑making and risk management.


• Provide geotechnical input that supports the successful delivery of development and infrastructure projects.


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, reliability and operational performance.

Why Cowal Gold Operations?

At Cowal, our never-say-never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close-knit communities. 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's how we back that up:

• Relocation support


• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)


• Life insurance and income protection


• Quarterly performance bonuses


• Employee share scheme - have a real stake in the company's success


• Referral bonuses


• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)


• Recognition program


• Study assistance


• Discounted health insurance


• Discounted gym membership


• Attractive rosters


• Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift


• Flexible work options - we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geoscience, Civil Engineering (Geomechanics) or a related discipline.


• Geotechnical experience within a mining environment.


• Knowledge of geotechnical controls, mining operations and risk management principles.


• Experience with geotechnical modelling and CAD software.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Experience in underground hard rock mining and ground control management will be highly regarded.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you'd like 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 us at our Careers site.

Bold team. Bright future.