Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Golding Contractors; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Golding is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Meandu Mine near Kingaroy. You will lead geotechnical support for mining operations, ensuring stability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.

This senior role oversees safe design, monitoring, and management of pit slopes, dumps, and related geotechnical structures. The position is offered as a DIDO or residential role on a 9-day fortnight roster, with accommodation provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical or Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in open-cut mining, preferably coal.
• Strong capability in slope stability, ground control & risk management.
• Proficient with Rocscience and Leapfrog software.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical assessments of pit walls, highwalls, and dump stability.
• Oversee inspections, mapping programs, and hazard identification processes.
• Provide senior-level design input for slopes, dumps, and ground control strategies.
• Analyze geotechnical data including slope monitoring systems and piezometers.
• Develop and maintain TARPs and risk assessments for operations.
• Guide drill and blast design from geotechnical perspective.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for operations teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with operations and consultants.

Skills

Slope stability

Geotechnical data interpretation

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Rocscience (Slide, Phase2)

Leapfrog

Job description

Golding is a successful mining, urban, and civil infrastructure project management services business with operations across Queensland and South Australia. We are reliable, cost‑effective, and committed to delivering value through strong partnerships and high‑quality outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at the Meandu Mine near Kingaroy. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will lead geotechnical support for mining operations, ensuring stability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site. This senior role is pivotal in overseeing the safe and efficient design, monitoring, and management of pit slopes, dumps, and associated geotechnical structures.

This position is offered as a DIDO or residential role on a 9‑day fortnight roster, with accommodation provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical assessments of pit walls, highwalls, and dump stability
• Oversee geotechnical inspections, mapping programs, and hazard identification processes
• Provide senior‑level design input for slopes, dumps, haul roads, and ground control strategies
• Analyse and interpret geotechnical data, including slope monitoring systems and piezometers
• Develop, review, and maintain Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs)
• Provide geotechnical guidance to drill and blast design and execution
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports, risk assessments, and recommendations for operational teams
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with operations, planning, and external consultants

Capability Requirements

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Mining Engineering;
• Minimum 5 years' experience in open‑cut mining, preferably coal
• Strong technical capability in slope stability, ground control, and geotechnical risk management
• Proficiency with geotechnical software such as Rocscience (Slide, Phase2), Leapfrog, and related tools
• Demonstrated ability to interpret monitoring data and provide practical, operationally‑focused recommendations
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, safety‑driven approach

Why Join Golding?

• Employee‑Centric Success: Our achievements are driven by the diverse talents and initiatives of our people
• Core Values: We operate with integrity and honesty, guided by our strong organisational values
• Commitment to Excellence: Safety, environmental stewardship, and quality assurance are at the heart of everything we do

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.