Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Mine & Ground Control

South32; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

14% superannuation

Annual bonus

Job summary

South32 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for our Cannington operation in northwest Queensland. The role is permanent, on an 8:6 day shift roster, with FIFO from Brisbane and Townsville or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

You will provide timely geotechnical guidance to support mine planning, scheduling and mining execution, design ground support, assess field conditions and analyse seismic data, LiDAR convergence, and map stability to identify risks and ensure regulatory

Qualifications

• Geotechnical or rock mechanics experience in underground operations.
• Practical assessment of ground conditions and stability.
• Interpretation of monitoring data to inform recommendations.
• Clear communication and collaboration across operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess field conditions and evaluate stope and tunnel stability.
• Design ground support systems and rockfall mitigation measures.
• Analyse seismic data, damage mapping and LiDAR convergence results.
• Identify geotechnical risks and support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Rock mechanics

Ground conditions

Monitoring data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering or Geology degree

Job description

South32 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer for our Cannington operation in northwest Queensland. The role is permanent, on an 8:6 day shift roster, with FIFO from Brisbane and Townsville or DIDO from Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires.

You will provide timely geotechnical guidance to support mine planning, scheduling and mining execution, design ground support, assess field conditions and analyse seismic data, LiDAR convergence, and map stability to identify risks and ensure regulatory