Mining Surveyor

DEVELOP; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

FIFO/Residential/DIDO

Relocation assistance

Salary sacrifice options

Paid parental leave

Career stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

DEVELOP's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in NSW is seeking an Underground Mine Surveyor to support development and production. The role reports to the Senior Mine Surveyor and involves survey markups, monitoring, QA/QC, and spatial data maintenance on an 8:6 roster with FIFO, residential, or DIDO options.

The ideal candidate has Cert IV in Surveying, 2+ years underground experience, and skills in Leica/Deswik, drone operations, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Cert IV (or higher) in Surveying.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant underground experience.
• Forward thinker with autonomous work style.
• RePL and drone operations experience (Elios and M350 desirable).
• Awareness of Mines Safety Act & Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine daily survey duties underground to support development and production cycles.
• Prepare detailed survey memos for mining departments.
• Monitor surface dams and stockpiles.
• Maintain the void model for underground workings and site spatial data.
• Implement quality control measures to validate survey data and outputs.
• Draft and maintain underground emergency plans.
• Conduct EOM surveys and report data to technical and operational teams.
• Coordinate servicing of survey equipment and daily consumables.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Stay updated with industry standards and technological advances in surveying.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance surveying skills.
• Carry out other survey tasks as directed by management.
• Adhere to site safety systems and procedures.

Skills

Leica systems

Drone operations

Leadership

Mentoring

Spatial data

Education

Cert IV in Surveying

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Deswik CAD/MDM

Elios/M350 drone

Job description

Develop (ASX: DVP) is a diversified mining company with a unique business model that combines both mine ownership and mining services, giving our people the opportunity to contribute across a range of exciting projects and operations.

A key part of Develop's business is the development and production of future facing metals. Develop has successfully achieved commercial production at its Woodlawn Copper-Zinc Project in NSW, achieving and exceeding steady-state throughput rates, while rapidly advancing the Yitirrti (Sulphur Springs) Zinc-Copper Project in WA. In parallel, the Company is progressing its Pioneer Dome Lithium Project in WA towards production.

The second part of Develop's business focuses on the delivery of underground mining services. Develop currently has agreements in place to provide underground mining services to:

• OceanaGold's (TSX: OGC) Waihi North Gold Project; and
• Core Lithium's (ASX: CXO) Finniss Lithium Operation.

At Develop, our success is driven by our people. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow their careers while contributing to projects that help shape the future.

About the role:

DEVELOP's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine is located in the world-class Lachlan Fold belt in NSW, 250km south-west of Sydney.

Woodlawn is an advanced stage mine with the first two years of underground production already developed and a near new processing plant and related infrastructure in place. Additional investment in the asset over the last two years has yielded a new underground exclusive mine plan, backed by reserves for the next ten years.

Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, the Underground Mine Surveyor is responsible for day-to-day mine surveying activities such as survey markups, monitoring (UG and on Surface), QAQC and maintaining spatial data while adhering to site safety standards and systems.

Offered on an 8:6 roster, Residential, DIDO or FIFO east coast interstate options.

Your main responsibilities:

• Conduct routine daily Survey duties underground to support underground development and production cycles.
• Prepare detailed survey memos for mining departments.
• Monitoring of surface dams and stockpiles.
• Maintain the void model for underground workings and site spatial data.
• Implement quality control measures to validate survey data and outputs.
• Draft and maintain underground emergency plans.
• Conduct EOM surveys and report data to technical and operational teams.
• Co-ordinate servicing of survey related equipment and management of daily survey consumable stock.
• Mentoring and training of junior team members.
• Stay updated with industry standards, regulations, and technological advancements in surveying.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to surveying.
• Carry out other survey related tasks as requested by management.
• Adhere to the site's safety systems and procedures.

About you:

• Cert IV (or higher) in Surveying.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an underground environment.
• Forward thinker with the ability to thrive autonomously
• Leica, Trimble, Deswik (CAD and MDM) familiarity with a strong mathematical ability.
• RePL and drone operations experience (Elios and M350 desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in a physically challenging work environment.
• Ability to provide leadership and training to new team members.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and work practices.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence.
• Awareness of the Mines Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations.

What Develop can offer:

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• FIFO, Residential and DIDO options available
• Relocation assistance offered to local surrounding areas
• Attractive remuneration package including salary sacrificing options
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family
• A genuine opportunity to influence and support site operations
• Long-term career stability with a 10+ year mine life
• Join a growing company with a collaborative and supportive culture

Inclusion and Diversity

DEVELOP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable workplace, free from discrimination related to age, gender, ethnic, cultural or other personal factors.