Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Underground Mining (FIFO)

Greatland Resources Limited; Telfer; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Performance-based incentives

Education assistance

Flexible salary packaging

Parental leave

Income protection

Banking perks

Retail discounts

Health care discounts

Job summary

Greatland Resources Limited in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical excellence in our underground mining operations. This role focuses on managing geotechnical risks and driving safe, efficient extraction through sound engineering and strong collaboration.

The position is permanent, full-time on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth. You will develop plans and models, monitor ground conditions, mentor junior engineers, and work with operations, contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' underground geotechnical engineering experience.
• Current Manual C Class Driver's Licence.
• Practical knowledge of rock mass classification systems, geotechnical modelling, mine design, and ground support practices.
• Sound understanding of geotechnical hazard identification, risk assessment, and underground ground control management.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Deswik, Rocscience, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expert geotechnical advice to support safe and productive underground mining operations.
• Monitor and assess ground conditions, excavation performance, and ground support systems to identify and mitigate geotechnical risks.
• Develop, maintain, and review geotechnical management plans, monitoring programs, and numerical models.
• Support mine planning activities through the provision of timely geotechnical assessments, design reviews, and recommendations.
• Investigate and report on geotechnical incidents, seismic events, and ground control issues, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with operational teams, contractors, and external consultants to optimise mining outcomes and manage geotechnical risks.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, site standards, and company objectives.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Underground mining

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Mine design understanding

Modelling software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Rocscience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greatland Resources Limited in Western Australia is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical excellence in our underground mining operations. This role focuses on managing geotechnical risks and driving safe, efficient extraction through sound engineering and strong collaboration.

The position is permanent, full-time on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth. You will develop plans and models, monitor ground conditions, mentor junior engineers, and work with operations, contractors