Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Evolution Mining; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

relocation assistance

salary packaging (novated car leasing,

remote area housing

life insurance and income protection

quarterly performance bonuses

employee share scheme

referral bonuses

recognition program

study assistance

discounted health insurance

discounted gym membership

Bus transportation to West Wyalong

Job summary

Evolution Mining's Cowal operation near West Wyalong is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical controls in a large-scale mining environment.

You will manage a small team, mentor engineers and graduates, and drive safety and efficiency through proactive solutions. This residential site role includes relocation support and opportunities across open pit and underground operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus).
• Professional registration (RPEQ/RPEV) and AusIMM Chartered Professional (CP) status highly regarded.
• Minimum 7 years in geotechnical engineering with at least 2 years in a senior role; open pit/underground experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of geotechnical professionals and mentor engineers.
• Oversee daily geotechnical tasks and monitoring systems.
• Deliver short- and mid-term projects to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate across open pit and underground operations.

Skills

Geotechnical modelling

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Rocscience

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Cowal, our substantial investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future.

• relocation assistance
• salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• life insurance and income protection
• quarterly performance bonuses
• employee share scheme
• referral bonuses
• recognition program
• study assistance
• discounted health insurance
• discounted gym membership
• Bus transportation is provided to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift.

This roster is 5:2 / 4:3, 10 hour day shifts, with potential for flexible arrangements after an initial period.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the Role

As Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in managing geotechnical controls across a large-scale, dynamic mining environment. This is a rare opportunity to gain exposure to the full lifecycle of major open pit operations - finalising the current open pit mining stage and commencing a new cutback stage, while also supporting multiple satellite pits. An opportunity through cross pollination with underground geotechnical engineering is another possibility.

You’ll lead a small team of geotechnical professionals, ensuring systems and processes are effective, mentoring engineers and graduates, and driving innovation through proactive solutions. The role offers variety and provides challenges, from overseeing daily geotechnical tasks and monitoring systems to delivering short and mid-term projects that enhance safety and efficiency.

Key highlights:

• Developing a new cutback stage.
• Diverse geotechnical conditions: hard rock and oxide environments.
• Leadership scope with 3-4 direct reports and graduate development.
• Opportunities to work across open pit and underground operations.
• Community based culture with strong team spirit.

About You You are a technically strong geotechnical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You bring a proactive mindset, leadership capability, and a passion for mentoring and developing others. Your ability to anticipate challenges, innovate, and implement effective systems will set you apart.

What we're looking for:

• Qualifications: Degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus). Professional registration (RPEQ/RPEV) and AusIMM Chartered Professional (CP) status highly regarded.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years in geotechnical engineering, including at least 2 years in a senior capacity. Exposure to both open pit and underground environments is advantageous.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in geotechnical modelling and CAD software, Rocscience, and Microsoft Office. Strong understanding of mine planning, ground control, and risk management.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and manage performance objectives.
• Attributes: Self-starter, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to safety and continuous improvement.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Cowal, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.