Mine Surveyor - 7 Month Fixed Term

Alcoa Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration bonus

Flexible roster

Growth opportunities

Employee assistance

Alcoa Benefits

Job summary

Alcoa Australia is seeking a Mine Surveyor to join Huntly mine site on a 7-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, you will provide accurate surveying services to support mine development, production, civil works and environmental activities, ensuring data supports planning and operational decisions.

You should hold a degree or advanced diploma in Mine Surveying, have experience in mining or civil fields, and demonstrate strong knowledge of surveying principles, data

Qualifications

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mine Surveying preferred.
• Survey experience in mining, quarrying or civil field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, accuracy requirements and quality control.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to work with survey data and technology.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, across operational teams.
• Proactive approach to safety and adaptability to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality surveying services supporting mine development, production, civil works and rehabilitation operations.
• Manage and maintain accurate spatial data to track mining progress and inform planning.
• Collaborate with production, planning, engineering and environmental teams to provide survey expertise and data solutions.
• Utilise and maintain advanced surveying technologies including GNSS, machine guidance, LiDAR and related platforms.
• Ensure all survey activities meet safety, statutory requirements and company standards.

Skills

Mine surveying

GNSS

LiDAR

Data handling

Education

Degree/Advanced Diploma in Mine Surveying

Tools

GNSS technology

LiDAR

RPA platforms

Job description

Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.

About the Role

As a Mine Surveyor reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, you will provide accurate, responsive surveying services supporting mine development, production, civil works and environmental activities. Your work will help ensure mining activities are delivered accurately to plan while providing the spatial information needed to support operational decision‑making. This role is offered on a 7 month fixed term contract based at Huntly mine site.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality surveying services that support safe and efficient mine development, production, civil works, and rehabilitation operations.
• Manage and maintain accurate spatial data to track mining progress, support planning activities, and inform operational decision‑making.
• Partner with production, planning, engineering, and environmental teams to provide survey expertise, technical advice, and spatial data solutions.
• Utilise and maintain advanced surveying technologies, including GNSS, machine guidance systems, RPA platforms, and LiDAR.
• Ensure all survey activities are conducted safely and in accordance with statutory requirements, company standards, and environmental obligations.

What’s on offer

• Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.
• Family friendly rosters that allow you to be home after each shift.
• Employee growth and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program for personal support services.
• My Alcoa Benefits program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.

What you can bring to the role

• A Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mine Surveying preferred, or an equivalent qualification.
• Survey experience in mining, quarrying or civil field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, accuracy requirements and quality control.
• Strong computer literacy and the ability to work effectively with survey data and technology.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational teams.
• A proactive approach to safety, attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing operational priorities.

Additional information

Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered. You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

About the Location

Huntly is one of our two bauxite mines in Western Australia. Established in 1976 and located east of North Dandalup in WA, it is the world’s second largest bauxite mine, supplying ore to Alcoa’s Pinjarra alumina refinery. Bauxite ore from Alcoa’s Huntly and Willowdale mines helps to produce almost half of Australia’s alumina and approximately 19 per cent of Australia’s aluminium.

Our workplace is an inclusive and respectful environment, where we embrace change, new ideas and equal opportunity to succeed. We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress.

Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Come join us and shape your career! Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values‑based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us!