Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Underground Mining Leader

Aurelia Metals; Cobar; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Share plans

Recognition programs

Family-friendly rosters

18 weeks paid parental leave

Health perks

Counselling

Flexible work options

Job summary

Aurelia Metals Limited is a NSW-based gold and base metals company operating Peak and Federation mines and the Great Cobar Project. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer provides technical leadership across underground operations, shaping geotechnical strategy and ground control across multiple orebodies and life stages.

You will mentor teams, perform risk assessments, review mine designs and support safe production decisions, with exposure to remnant mining and seismic conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field.
• Significant geotechnical experience in underground mining environments.
• Proven mentoring and guidance of junior engineers.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with geotechnical design, QA/QC and ground control systems.
• Proficiency with Rocscience, Dips, UNWEDGE; Deswik CAD is a bonus.
• Clear communicator with solid technical reporting and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Aurelia's underground operations at Peak, Federation and Great Cobar.
• Lead ground control management and geotechnical risk assessment.
• Contribute to mine design reviews and operational decision-making.
• Mentor site geotechnical teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Support safe production outcomes and guide geotechnical strategy.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Ground control systems

QA/QC processes

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

Rocscience suite

Dips

UNWEDGE

Deswik CAD

Job description

Aurelia Metals Limited is a NSW-based gold and base metals company operating Peak and Federation mines and the Great Cobar Project. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer provides technical leadership across underground operations, shaping geotechnical strategy and ground control across multiple orebodies and life stages.

You will mentor teams, perform risk assessments, review mine designs and support safe production decisions, with exposure to remnant mining and seismic conditions.