Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer

South32; Shire Of Collie; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

Share plans participation

Short-term incentive bonus

Additional annual leave purchase

Job summary

South32 invites applications for a Permanent Tailings Facility Engineer at the Worsley Alumina Refinery, near Collie, WA. The role focuses on ensuring the integrity of tailings and water storage facilities during operation, construction and closure, within a multidisciplinary team.

The RTFE will manage tailings risks, follow GISTM, and communicate with senior management on performance and safety. Related duties include liaison with multiple teams and overseeing design and remediation projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in design, construction, operation and monitoring of TSF and water dams.
• Tailings dam design/construction/operational experience recognized.
• Extensive knowledge of tailings and water storage facilities.
• Ability to communicate with and influence operational and engineering personnel.
• Auditing and training skills.
• Understanding of technical standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity of TSFs during operation, construction and closure.
• Implement and maintain Tailings Management System per GISTM.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on TSF safety and performance.
• Coordinate with EOR, DOR, construction, operations, planning, governance, regulatory affairs, social performance and environment teams.
• Define and develop project deliverables for tailings expansion, deposition, geotechnical investigation and dam safety projects.
• Water management of the TSF and associated infrastructure.
• Lead monitoring of TSF and water dam performance.
• OMS Manual and related documentation.

Skills

TSF design

Tailings dam

Communication

Auditing

Training

Regulatory knowledge

Influence

Geotechnical

Civil engineering

Operations experience

Education

Civil/Geotech engineering degree

Job description

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WORSLEY

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Short-term incentive bonus paid annually

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight working week, at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.

As the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer you will be responsible for the integrity of the tailings and water storage facilities on site during operation, construction and closure phases of these facilities.

The RTFE should understand the tailings and water storage facilities for which they are responsible, the risks, and the manner in which those risks are being managed, including any failures, deficiencies, or opportunities for improvement. They should be regularly informed by evaluations of performance and review of results conducted as part of the tailings management system, results of the tailings safety review process and be apprised of any significant developments in between these activities, including production and ore body changes.

Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Accountable and responsible for the integrity of the TSFs during their operation, construction and closure
• Implement and maintain the Tailings Management System ensuring compliance with Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM)
• Provide regular updates to the Accountable Executive and senior management on the safety and performance of the TSFs
• Liaising with EOR, DOR, construction, operations, planning, governance, regulatory affairs, social performance and environment teams
• Implementation of the design of the TSFs and planning of remedial works
• Define and develop clear project deliverables for tailings expansion, deposition, geotechnical investigation and dam safety projects
• Water management of the TSF and associated infrastructure
• Lead the monitoring of TSF and water dam performance
• Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) Manual and associated documents

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design, construction, operation and monitoring of TSF and water dams
• Recognised tailings dam experience in design, construction and/or operations
• Consulting background/exposure to multitude of settings/operations
• Extensive knowledge of tailings and water storage facilities
• Understanding of technical standards and regulations
• Ability to communicate with and influence operational and engineering personnel
• Auditing and training skills

Qualifications for this position are:

• Engineering degree qualification in relevant engineering subject (civil, soil mechanics, geotechnical)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 23 October 2026.