Principal - Geotechnical Engineer

Greatland Holdings Group Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new workspace

End of trip facilities

Snacks & beverages

Competitive salary with incentives

Milestone service awards

Education assistance

Great Rewards discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Greatland is seeking a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to act as the technical authority on geotechnical matters, leading standards, risk management and project development. You will work with site teams, specialists and senior leaders to optimise performance and ensure best-practice standards across the business.

You will mentor engineers, support studies and operations, and champion geotechnical safety, with a focus on underground and open-pit mining, seismicity monitoring and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years in mining geotechnical engineering with senior experience.
• Strong expertise in geotechnical design, analysis and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain geotechnical standards, procedures and frameworks.
• Champion geotechnical safety, risk management and critical reviews.
• Collaborate with site leadership to align priorities and produce technical reports.
• Contribute geotechnical inputs to Scoping, PFS, FS and due diligence.
• Provide advanced technical support including stability assessment and modelling.
• Review Life of Mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting and risk assessments.
• Drive initiatives to improve geotechnical performance across the business.
• Oversee geotechnical testing programs and data management.
• Support project delivery through design management and commissioning.
• Mentor graduates and engineers across the organisation.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Numerical modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Technical report writing

Seismicity monitoring

Education

Bachelors in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

RocScience Suite

Deswik

Vulcan

Map3D

Leapfrog

Job description

Greatland (ASX:GGP, AIM:GGP) is a new leading Australian gold and copper producer, operating the Telfer gold mine, one of Australia's largest gold-copper mining complexes. Greatland is concurrently developing the nearby world-class Havieron gold-copper project and exploring across a significant regional portfolio.

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we're building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day.

Greatland's core values of safety, teamwork, ownership, responsibility and integrity at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About the Role

As the Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be the organisation's technical authority on geotechnical matters, providing leadership across studies, operations and project development. You will work closely with site teams, technical specialists and senior leaders to optimise geotechnical performance, manage risk, and ensure best-practice standards are consistently applied across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain company-wide geotechnical standards, procedures and best-practice frameworks.
• Champion geotechnical safety, risk management and critical risk review processes across operations and projects.
• Partner with site leadership teams to align priorities and provide high-quality technical reporting and recommendations.
• Support Corporate Studies and Business Development activities through the provision of geotechnical inputs into Scoping, PFS, FS, detailed design and due diligence activities.
• Provide advanced technical support to site geotechnical teams, including stability assessment, numerical modelling, operational performance reviews and ground support optimisation.
• Review and endorse geotechnical inputs for Life of Mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting and mining risk assessments.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and drive initiatives that enhance geotechnical performance across the business.
• Oversee geotechnical testing programs and maintain a corporate database of geotechnical and orebody properties.
• Support project delivery through design management, operational readiness and commissioning of geotechnical systems and processes.
• Mentor and develop geotechnical capability across the organisation, supporting graduates, early-career and experienced engineers.

About You

You are a respected geotechnical professional with strong technical capability, commercial awareness and a collaborative leadership style. You enjoy solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders and developing the next generation of technical talent.

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in mining geotechnical engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior geotechnical role.
• Strong expertise in geotechnical design, analysis and numerical modelling.
• Experience using software such as RocScience Suite, Deswik, Vulcan, Map3D and Leapfrog.
• Demonstrated experience delivering geotechnical improvement initiatives and operational optimisation projects.
• Experience monitoring and managing mining-induced seismicity.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and technical report-writing skills.
• Bulk stoping operations with cemented paste fill.
• Narrow vein and open stoping methods with pillars.

Highly Regarded

• FLAC3D experience.
• Underground sub-level caving experience.
• Experience working in weak or weathered cover sequences and perched aquifer environments.
• Open pit geotechnical engineering, waste dump and landform modelling experience.
• Groundwater management and hydrogeological modelling experience.

Why Greatland?

At Greatland, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values initiative, professionalism, and a positive workplace culture. We offer:

• Brand-new, modern workspace in the heart of Subiaco, close to cafés, restaurants, shops and transport links great for commuting and lunch breaks.
• Enjoy our end of trip facilities, along with complimentary snacks and beverages
• Competitive salary packages with performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards to recognise loyalty and long-term contributions.
• Education assistance and support for approved professional development help employees grow their careers.
• Great Rewards gives you access to hundreds of discounts, cashback offers and exclusive deals from leading retailers
• Parental leave that supports you

To find out more about our Company:

• Website: Home - Greatland Resources
• LinkedIn: Greatland: About | LinkedIn
• Careers: People & Careers - Greatland Resources

As part of Greatland's pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.