Geotechnical Engineer

Aurelia Metals; Nymagee; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aurelia Metals invites a safety-focused Geotechnical Engineer to Federation Mine in NSW. You will support underground development and longhole stoping with design, inspections and risk management, reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer.

Working with Mining and Technical Services, you’ll influence ground support solutions, perform stope reviews and contribute to mine planning, fostering a collaborative, safety-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Geotechnical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound technical decisions.

Responsabilités

• Provide operational geotechnical support across underground development and longhole stoping.
• Design ground support and perform geotechnical inspections.
• Review stope performance, manage risk and contribute to mine planning.
• Collaborate with Mining and Technical Services to influence decisions.

Connaissances

Autonomous work style

Strong safety focus

Strong technical writing

Mining operations liaison

Formation

Bachelor of Engineering – Geotechnical (or equivalent)

Outils

Deswik

CAD

RocScience

DIPS

UNWEDGE

FLAC3D

MAP3D

Description du poste

About Us

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 join our team at Federation Mine. Reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll provide operational geotechnical support across underground development and longhole stoping activities, helping to deliver safe, efficient and productive mining outcomes.

Working closely with Mining and Technical Services, you'll be involved in ground support design, geotechnical inspections, stope performance reviews, risk management and mine planning input. Your technical expertise will directly influence operational decisions and support the ongoing success of one of Australia's newest underground base metals mines.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad operational exposure, work on a technically challenging orebody and develop your career within a collaborative and high-performing team.

• Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)
• Location: Federation Mine, Nymagee NSW

Travel options

• 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
• Current 'C' Class Driver's Licence

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – BE AN AURELIAN

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.