Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Liontown; Shire Of Leonora; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with STI

Five weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Company share scheme

Health and wellbeing program

Job summary

Liontown Limited is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for Kathleen Valley, WA, to lead geotechnical risk management and ground control in the underground operation. This senior role involves mentoring engineers, model validation, and input into mine planning.

You will work with a high-performing Technical Services team on a FIFO roster, focusing on safety, data integrity and continuous improvement in geotechnical design and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, with significant underground hard rock mining exposure.
• Proven track record in geotechnical risk management, ground control design and geotechnical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical risk management and hazard reporting across the underground operation.
• Own ground control standards for underground workings and monitoring systems.
• Provide input into short/medium-term mine planning and ground support design.
• Mentor junior geotechnical engineers and support团队 development.
• Contribute to strategic and annual planning processes.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Underground mining

Mentoring/leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor/Master in Geotechnical/Mining/Civil Engineering

Tools

FLAC3D

Map3D

Deswik

Job description

Who are we?

Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is one of Australia's newest and most exciting lithium producers. Our Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia is a world-class, tier-one asset with a 20+ year mine life — and we're now scaling underground production while planning the next phase of the operation's long-term future. With our state-of-the-art processing facilities and a passionate team, we are set to become one of the world’s largest and most sustainable hard rock lithium operations.

Who are we?

Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is one of Australia's newest and most exciting lithium producers. Our Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia is a world-class, tier-one asset with a 20+ year mine life — and we're now scaling underground production while planning the next phase of the operation's long-term future. With our state-of-the-art processing facilities and a passionate team, we are set to become one of the world’s largest and most sustainable hard rock lithium operations. Our operations are designed with sustainability at their core — powered by renewables and built for long-term impact.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Underground Technical Services team, site-based at Kathleen Valley on an 8:6 FIFO roster. This is a senior role offering genuine technical ownership and the opportunity to lead and mentor within a growing, high-performing team. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the geotechnical stability, safety, and efficiency of our underground operation. You will lead geotechnical risk management, drive ground control standards, and provide expert input into mine planning and design during a critical phase of our operation.

What You'll Be Doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead operational geotechnical risk management, production support and hazard reporting across the underground operation.
• Own the implementation and ongoing management of ground control standards for underground workings.
• Oversee geotechnical monitoring systems — from design and implementation through to analysis and reporting.
• Conduct rockmass mapping, structural model reconciliation and maintain geotechnical databases.
• Undertake slope stability and numerical modelling using tools such as FLAC3D, Map3D, Deswik or similar.
• Provide geotechnical input into short and medium-term mine planning, development standards and ground support design.
• Drive design performance reviews and compliance reporting.
• Support and co-ordinate geotechnical drilling programmes including drill hole design and data management.
• Deliver geotechnical awareness training across site.
• Mentor and support junior geotechnical engineers within the team.
• Contribute to strategic and annual planning processes.
• Ensure robust data management systems are in place for geotechnical information.

What We’re Looking For

You will bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in geotechnical engineering, with significant underground hard rock mining exposure.
• Proven track record in geotechnical risk management, ground control design and geotechnical monitoring.
• Strong competency in numerical modelling and geotechnical software (FLAC3D, Map3D, Deswik or similar).
• Experience in geological modelling, database management and structural analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and operational teams.
• A proactive, safety‑first mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• National Police Clearance obtained within the last 6 months, or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.
• C Class driver’s licence.

Why Liontown?

Great projects are built by great people, and we want to make sure the people who choose Liontown are looked after, rewarded and supported to do their best work. At Liontown, we offer:

• A competitive salary package, including Short-Term Incentives, and participation in our company share scheme.
• Enhanced leave entitlements, including five weeks of annual leave, company‑paid parental leave, cultural leave and study leave options
• Salary packaging and reimbursement options, including relocation assistance, salary sacrifice superannuation, salary sacrifice airport parking, salary sacrifice flights and novated leasing
• Health, wellbeing and fitness discounts with a variety of corporate partners, and access for all Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village residents to sports courts, a running track, a state-of-the-art gym with a female‑only fitness area, fitness classes, personal trainers and an on‑site physiotherapist
• Established performance and development pathways, with real opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Liontown Recognition Program, which rewards our employees for living our values Modern Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village, with a central pavilion to unwind and socialise in after shift, a shop stocked with essentials and barista-made coffee, and comfortable rooms with spacious private bathrooms, a smart TV and Wi‑Fi.

You will be part of a high‑performing team that will support you and challenge you to be your best.