Geotechnical Technical Authority – Mining Leader

Greatland Resources Limited

Western Australia

Hybrid

AUD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Modern workspace in Subiaco

Parental leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Greatland Resources Limited in Western Australia seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to be the technical authority on geotechnical matters, leading standards and risk management across studies, operations, and projects. You will collaborate with site teams, specialists and senior leaders to optimise performance and ensure safe practices.

You will mentor engineers, drive best-practice through Life of Mine planning and deliver advanced technical support for stability, ground control and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
10+ years' experience in mining geotechnical engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior geotechnical role.
Strong expertise in geotechnical design, analysis and numerical modelling.
Experience using RocScience Suite, Deswik, Vulcan, Map3D and Leapfrog.
Demonstrated experience delivering geotechnical improvement initiatives and operational optimisation projects.
Experience monitoring and managing mining-induced seismicity.
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and technical report-writing skills.
Bulk stoping operations with cemented paste fill.
Narrow vein and open stoping methods with pillars.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain company-wide geotechnical standards, procedures and best-practice frameworks.
Champion geotechnical safety, risk management and critical risk review processes across operations and projects.
Partner with site leadership teams to align priorities and provide high-quality technical reporting and recommendations.
Support Corporate Studies and Business Development activities through the provision of geotechnical inputs into Scoping, PFS, FS, detailed design and due diligence activities.
Provide advanced technical support to site geotechnical teams, including stability assessment, numerical modelling, operational performance reviews and ground support optimisation.
Review and endorse geotechnical inputs for Life of Mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting and mining risk assessments.
Identify performance improvement opportunities and drive initiatives that enhance geotechnical performance across the business.
Oversee geotechnical testing programs and maintain a corporate database of geotechnical and orebody properties.
Support project delivery through design management, operational readiness and commissioning of geotechnical systems and processes.
Mentor and develop geotechnical capability across the organisation, supporting graduates, early-career and experienced engineers.