Mine Surveyor (Underground)

Evolution Mining LTD.; Lake Cowal; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Life insurance and income protection

Employee share scheme

Job summary

Evolution Mining LTD. is seeking a Mine Surveyor (Underground) at Cowal Operations in New South Wales. You will deliver accurate survey data, support mine development, and contribute to critical monitoring activities in a collaborative Technical Services team.

You will work on an 8:6 roster and gain exposure to advanced survey technologies, driving efficiency and safety across daily production and longer-term development projects.

Qualifications

• Recognised surveying qualification (TAFE, Diploma or tertiary) required.
• Experience in underground mining or similar surveying environment.
• Exposure to modern survey instrumentation and digital survey practices.
• Experience with, or interest in, Deswik software development.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Australian working rights and desire to grow a career in mining.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate survey data supporting safe and efficient underground operations.
• Influence mine development through survey set-out, heading mark-ups and project support.
• Contribute to monitoring activities including void management and ground movement surveys.
• Coordinate short and long-term project work with Operations and Geology teams.
• Shape continuous improvement initiatives and future survey procedures.
• Gain exposure to technologies like drones, LiDAR, and point cloud modelling.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Digital survey practices

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Australian working rights

Education

Surveying qualification (TAFE/ Diploma or tertiary)

Tools

Deswik software

Job description

Who we are

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company

operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’retransforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadiangoldmine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

Build your career underground while working with some of the mining industry’s most advanced survey technology. As a Mine Surveyor (Underground), you’ll play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient underground mining operations while developing your expertise in modern survey practices, digital workflows and emerging technologies.

Working an 8:6 roster, you’ll enjoy genuine work life balance while contributing to one of Australia’s premier gold mining operations. You’ll be part of a collaborative Technical Services team, working closely with Operations and Geology to support both daily production activities and longer-term mine development projects.

Based at our Cowal Operations and reporting to the Senior Mining Surveyor, you’ll:

• Deliver accurate survey data that supports safe and efficient underground operations.
• Influence mine development through survey set out, heading mark-ups and project support.
• Contribute to critical monitoring activities including void management and ground movement surveys.
• Partner with Operations and Geology teams to coordinate short and longer-term project work.
• Help shape continuous improvement initiatives, survey procedures and future ways of working.
• Gain exposure to innovative technologies including drones, LiDAR, point cloud modelling and advanced digital survey tools.

Why Cowal Gold Operations?

At Cowal, our never-say-never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close-knit communities. The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Referral bonuses
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Attractive rosters
• Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

You’ll be someone who enjoys working underground, values accuracy and takes pride in supporting operational success through quality survey outcomes. You’re collaborative, safety focused and eager to keep developing your technical capability.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A recognised Surveying qualification (TAFE, Diploma or tertiary).
• Experience working in underground mining or a similar surveying environment.
• Exposure to modern survey instrumentation and digital survey practices.
• Experience with, or interest in developing capability in, Deswik software.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Australian working rights and a desire to continue growing your career in mining.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.

Bold team. Bright future.