Mine Surveyor

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus scheme

Career growth opportunities

Gym & pool facilities for employees &

Exposure to copper and gold assets

Job summary

Harmony Australasia is seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor to provide accurate, timely surveying services to support mining operations at CSA. The role focuses on operational survey delivery, data capture, and compliance support.

The role is based onsite in Cobar, NSW with an 8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney; local candidates are highly regarded. Tertiary qualification in Mine Surveying is required and experience with Deswick, Maptek, Leica is preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mine Surveying or Spatial Science.
• Manual drivers license.
• Experience in underground hard-rock mining is preferred but not essential.
• Competence with survey instrumentation and mine software (Deswick, Maptek, Leica).
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work safely and independently in underground environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete underground and surface surveys for development, production, and projects.
• Set out development lines, drill patterns and infrastructure locations.
• Maintain and verify survey control networks for accuracy.
• Process data and update mine plans and 3D models.
• Support compliance with WHS Mine & Petroleum Sites legislation.

Skills

Mine Surveying

Data accuracy

Safety awareness

Underground experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mine Surveying

Tools

Deswick

Maptek

Leica

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mine Surveyor to provide accurate, timely, and safe surveying services to support mining operations at CSA. The role focuses on operational survey delivery, data capture, and compliance support.

Roster

This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working an 8/6 days FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney with local candidates highly regarded.

Responsibilities

Operational Surveying

• Complete underground and surface surveys for development, production, projects, and infrastructure.
• Set out development lines, drill patterns, and infrastructure locations in accordance with engineering designs.
• Maintain and verify survey control networks to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct scans, cavity monitoring, and other specialised pickups as required.

Data Processing & Plan Updating

• Process survey data and update mine plans, strings and 3D models in line with site standards
• Maintain accurate digital records of all survey pickups and associated metadata
• Produce drawings, plans and spatial information for operational teams, engineering and geology

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Support the Senior Mine Surveyor and Statuory Surveyor in meeting statutory requirements under WHS (Mine & Petroleum Sites) legislation
• Perform routine compliance checks including excavation conformance, void vaildation, and survey control audits
• Identify and report any discrepancies, hazards or non-compliance issues promptly

Operational Support & Communication

• Provide survey support to production, development, and project teams to ensure work is executed to design.
• Attend operational planning meetings when required to clarify survey priorities and constraints.
• Timely communication of survey requirements, limitations, and outcomes clearly to supervisors and technical teams.

Equipment & Technology

• Operate and maintain survey instruments including total stations, scanners, tablets, and associated software.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate equipment repairs or calibrations through the Senior Mine Surveyor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of survey workflows, technology use, and data quality.

Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification in Mine Surveying, Spatial Science, or related discipline.
• Manual drivers licence
• Expereince in underground hard-rock mining preferred but not essential
• Competence with survey instrumentation and mine survey software (Deswick, Maptek, Leica)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to work safely and independently in an underground environment

What are benefits of working for Harmony, CSA Mine?

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit:

https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/

About The Team

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long‑standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW