Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Mining, FIFO Perth

Gold Industry Group; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus program

Share plans

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Leave 5 weeks

FIFO benefits

Job summary

Northern Star Resources is hiring Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our Thunderbox and Jundee operations on an 8 day on, 6 off FIFO roster from Perth. You will provide technical geotechnical leadership across underground and open pit mining, contributing to safe design and risk management.

You'll mentor geotechnical engineers, liaise with operations and technical teams, and help develop standards, Ground Control Management Plans, and predictive models to support efficient mining outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in resources, underground/open pit.
• Strong leadership to mentor Geotechnical Engineers.
• Experience with mine design software, especially Deswik.
• Experience with seismic monitoring systems (IMS).
• Familiar with Map3D and Phase2 modelling.
• Familiar with Dips and Unwedge software.
• Analytical and collaborative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Geotechnical Engineers and guide capability development.
• Provide technical geotechnical support for safe mine design.
• Ensure compliance with company and statutory requirements.
• Develop and review Ground Control Management Plans.
• Carry out geotechnical evaluations and risk assessments.
• Prepare month-end reports and communicate findings to site teams.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Team leadership

Geotechnical analysis

Ground control design

Risk assessment

Education

Geotechnical Engineering degree

WA C Class Manual Driver's Licence

Tools

Deswik

IMS seismic monitoring

Map3D

Phase2

Dips

Unwedge

Job description

Northern Star Resources is hiring Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our Thunderbox and Jundee operations on an 8 day on, 6 off FIFO roster from Perth. You will provide technical geotechnical leadership across underground and open pit mining, contributing to safe design and risk management.

You'll mentor geotechnical engineers, liaise with operations and technical teams, and help develop standards, Ground Control Management Plans, and predictive models to support efficient mining outcomes.