Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Peak Partners Recruitment Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Airport access

Job summary

Peak Partners Recruitment Pty Ltd. – Brisbane QLD is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a new underground mining project, shaping ground support standards and geotechnical practices from the ground floor.

You will provide technical leadership for geotechnical matters, govern safety-focused design, and guide a technical services team as the operation ramps up toward 4Mtpa with SLC methods.

Qualifications

• Degree in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience with sub level caving is essential.
• Underground experience in challenging ground conditions.
• Knowledge of rock mechanics, ground support design and risk management.
• Ability to translate technical findings into operational advice.
• Collaborative approach with strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Shape ground support standards, monitoring systems and geotechnical practices as the operation develops.
• Provide key technical leadership and governance for geotechnical matters.
• Be a key leader in the technical services team.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Sub level caving

Underground experience

Rock mechanics

Ground support design

Geotechnical risk management

Technical leadership

Education

Geotechnical engineering degree

Job description

Peak Partners Recruitment Pty Ltd. – Brisbane QLD

SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

Peak Partners is exclusively partnered with a mining business that is developing a new, one of a kind underground project, set to ramp up in 2027. The operation will be mined using sub level caving (SLC) methods, ramping up to 4Mtpa with a mine life of more than 10 years and some exciting options for future growth projects. This is a rare opportunity to join the technical team at the ground floor of a new underground operation and help shape how the mine is planned for years to come.

THE ROLE

As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer joining during a key stage of the project, you will help shape ground support standards, monitoring systems and geotechnical practices as the operation develops. You will provide key technical leadership and governance for all geotechnical matters and be a key leader in the technical services team.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Tertiary qualifications in geotechnical engineering
• Sub level caving experience is essential
• Strong underground experience in challenging ground conditions
• Sound knowledge of rock mechanics, ground support design and geotechnical risk management
• The ability to translate technical findings into clear operational advice
• A practical, collaborative approach and strong safety focus

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• An attractive remuneration package reflecting your skills and experience
• 8:6 roster with FIFO from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or regional areas with airport access in VIC or NSW
• Add a significant, one of a kind project to your repertoire delivering an Australia first project
• The opportunity to help shape a new underground operation from the outset