Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Underground Mining Leader

Aurelia Metals; Hillston; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Residential allowance

FIFO option

Job summary

Aurelia Metals is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across Peak, Federation and the Great Cobar. You will influence geotechnical strategy, manage ground control, and guide operational decisions while mentoring teams.

Join a high-performance culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration with exploration and development projects in NSW. This role is based at Peak Mine with a 8/6 roster and heavy technical exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant geotechnical experience in an underground mining environment.
• Proven experience mentoring, supporting, and guiding junior engineers or technical staff.
• Strong collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in geotechnical design, QA/QC, and ground control systems.
• Proficient in Rocscience suite, Dips, or UNWEDGE; experience with Deswik CAD is an advantage.
• Confident and clear communicator with well-developed technical reporting and presentation skills.
• Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive safety culture and promoting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Aurelia's underground operations (Peak, Federation, Great Cobar).
• Lead ground control management and geotechnical risk assessment.
• Perform mine design reviews and support operational decision-making.
• Mentor site geotechnical teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to shape geotechnical strategy.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Mentoring junior engineers

Collaboration across teams

Geotechnical design

QA/QC in geotechnical

Ground control systems

Rocscience

Dips

UNWEDGE

Deswik CAD

Communication skills

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Rocscience suite

Dips

UNWEDGE

Deswik CAD

Job description

Aurelia Metals is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership across Peak, Federation and the Great Cobar. You will influence geotechnical strategy, manage ground control, and guide operational decisions while mentoring teams.

Join a high-performance culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration with exploration and development projects in NSW. This role is based at Peak Mine with a 8/6 roster and heavy technical exposure.