Geotechnical Engineer

GeotechZone; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GeotechZone is seeking a qualified geotechnical engineer to deliver open pit designs, slope stability assessments and long-term mine planning in Australian operations. You will collaborate with site teams and consultants to apply technical judgement and ensure robust designs.

The role requires experience in rocscience modelling, strong reporting skills and clear communication with stakeholders, with a focus on practical, risk-based solutions for mining projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or engineering geology.
• Strong open pit geotechnical experience in slope design and stability analysis.
• Proficiency in geotechnical modelling and Rocscience tools.
• Clear technical reporting and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop open pit and waste rock dump designs and stability assessments.
• Coordinate investigations and integrate geological data into models.
• Validate design parameters and test assumptions; advise risk controls.
• Coordinate technical reviews and support design implementation.
• Manage work packages, consultant inputs, and technical reporting; mentor engineers.

Skills

Slope design

Stability analysis

Stakeholder communication

Risk-based judgement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or engineering geology

Tools

Rocscience tools

Job description

Deliver geotechnical designs and studies for open pit mining operations and development projects. Apply your technical judgement to slope stability, waste rock dump design and long-term mine planning, working with site teams and specialist consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop open pit and waste rock dump designs, stability assessments and long-term mine plan reviews.
• Coordinate investigations and integrate geological, structural and hydrogeological data into models.
• Validate design parameters, test assumptions and recommend practical risk controls and monitoring requirements.
• Coordinate technical reviews, resolve findings and support approved design implementation.
• Manage work packages, consultant inputs and technical reporting; mentor developing engineers.

What You Bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or engineering geology.
• Strong open pit geotechnical experience across slope design, stability analysis and operational implementation.
• Proficiency in geotechnical modelling and analysis software, including Rocscience tools or equivalent.
• Clear technical reporting, stakeholder communication and sound risk-based judgement.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR CITIZENSHIP WITHIN AUSTRALIA.