Lead Underground Geotechnical Engineer – FIFO

BHP; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee share plan

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Prominent Hill, part of BHP’s Copper SA Operations, seeks a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead a team delivering geotechnical services for underground mining. You will collaborate with operations and planning to ensure effective controls, proactive risk management, and value-driven initiatives.

This is a leadership role shaping geotechnical risk and safe, sustainable outcomes. Based at Prominent Hill on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide, you will mentor graduates and coordinate projects while

Qualifications

• Underground geotechnical experience is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams.
• Strong safety culture and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead GCMP execution and geotechnical data workflows.
• Oversee data integrity, QA/QC and risk assessments.
• Mentor graduates and junior engineers in geotechnical practices.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and recommendations.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Underground mining

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

Tools

IMS Suite

mXrap

Rocscience

Leapfrog Geo

Deswik

Job description

Prominent Hill, part of BHP’s Copper SA Operations, seeks a Lead Geotechnical Engineer to lead a team delivering geotechnical services for underground mining. You will collaborate with operations and planning to ensure effective controls, proactive risk management, and value-driven initiatives.

This is a leadership role shaping geotechnical risk and safe, sustainable outcomes. Based at Prominent Hill on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Adelaide, you will mentor graduates and coordinate projects while