Registered Surveyor

Anglo American; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual bonus

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking an experienced Registered Mine Surveyor for Moranbah North Mine to lead survey activities, maintain control and support underground planning across development and longwall operations.

You will ensure accurate survey records, collaborate with Technical Services and operations, and uphold safety and regulatory compliance in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Surveying or Spatial Science.
• Current registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.
• A current mining endorsement suitable for appointment as a Registered Mine Surveyor in Queensland coal mining.
• Demonstrated experience in underground coal mine surveying.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and mine surveying requirements.
• Experience preparing, maintaining and certifying statutory mine plans.
• Practical experience with underground survey control, traverses, set-outs and mine development surveys.
• Competency using modern survey equipment and relevant mine surveying software.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate technical records.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and operational teams.
• A current Australian driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and certify statutory mine plans and survey records.
• Maintain accurate underground and surface survey control.
• Plan, coordinate and complete underground survey activities.
• Provide survey support for development, longwall, infrastructure and mine planning activities.
• Ensure survey data, field notes, calculations, designs and records are accurately maintained.
• Review survey results and identify discrepancies, hazards or operational risks.
• Provide technical advice to mine planning, engineering and operational teams.
• Oversee and authorise survey work completed by employees and contractors.
• Maintain clear survey handovers between rosters and shifts.
• Participate in incident investigations and complete surveys of relevant incident areas when required.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with legislation, recognised standards and the site Safety and Health Management System.
• Support the development and mentoring of surveyors and other technical personnel.

Skills

Tertiary qualification

Queensland registration

Mining endorsement

Underground coal surveying

Legislation knowledge

Statutory mine plans

Survey control

Survey software

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelors in Surveying or Spatial Science

Tools

Survey software

Survey equipment

Job description

Company Description

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal is seeking an experienced Registered Mine Surveyor to join the Technical Services team at Moranbah North Mine.

Job Description

This is a key statutory and technical role supporting safe, accurate and compliant underground mining operations. You will lead mine surveying activities, maintain accurate survey control and plans, and provide practical technical support across mine planning, development, longwall and operational activities.

You will work closely with Mining, Technical Services and operational teams to ensure survey information is accurate, accessible and delivered in line with legislative, site and company requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare, maintain and certify statutory mine plans and survey records.
• Maintain accurate underground and surface survey control.
• Plan, coordinate and complete underground survey activities.
• Provide survey support for development, longwall, infrastructure and mine planning activities.
• Ensure survey data, field notes, calculations, designs and records are accurately maintained.
• Review survey results and identify any discrepancies, hazards or operational risks.
• Provide technical advice to mine planning, engineering and operational teams.
• Oversee and authorise survey work completed by employees and contractors.
• Maintain clear survey handovers between rosters and shifts.
• Participate in incident investigations and complete surveys of relevant incident areas when required.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with legislation, recognised standards and the site Safety and Health Management System.
• Support the development and mentoring of surveyors and other technical personnel.

Qualifications

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Surveying or Spatial Science.
• Current registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.
• A current mining endorsement suitable for appointment as a Registered Mine Surveyor in Queensland coal mining.
• Demonstrated experience in underground coal mine surveying.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland coal mining legislation and mine surveying requirements.
• Experience preparing, maintaining and certifying statutory mine plans.
• Practical experience with underground survey control, traverses, set-outs and mine development surveys.
• Competency using modern survey equipment and relevant mine surveying software.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate technical records.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and operational teams.
• A strong commitment to safety, risk management and compliance.
• A current Australian driver’s licence.

Additional Information

• Permanent, full-time position – Monday to Friday roster
• Based at Moranbah North Mine in Moranbah, Queensland.
• FIFO - Brisbane - Moranbah return flights (salary sacrifice)
• DIDO, and subsidised residential options available
• Competitive salary + 12% superannuation and annual bonus
• Supportive and experienced Technical Services team.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional and technical development.
• Pre-employment requirements will include relevant medical, background and qualification checks.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too.

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Anglo American is a leading global mining company focused on the responsible production of copper, premium iron ore and crop nutrients future enabling products that are essential for decarbonising the global economy, improving living standards, and food security. Our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively to unlock enduring value from precious natural resources for our shareholders, for the benefit of the communities and countries in which we operate, and for society as a whole. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How We Are Committed To Your Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.