Surveyor - Mine

Whitehaven Coal; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

5 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Career development & coaching

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited seeks an experienced Underground Mine Surveyor to join the Narrabri Underground Operations. You will contribute to safe, efficient surveying with modern technology within a collaborative technical team.

You will perform underground survey pickups, create and maintain mine plans, deliver survey data for machine guidance and planning, and calibrate equipment while supporting site development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground coal mine surveying.
• Tertiary qualification in Surveying required.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and modern surveying software.
• Proficiency with Trimble survey equipment, GPS and total stations.
• Support to work towards Registered Mine Surveyor status is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct underground survey pickups, mark-ups and routine survey activities.
• Produce and maintain accurate mine plans that support operational and statutory requirements.
• Deliver survey data and design files for machine guidance systems and mine planning.
• Manage and maintain survey data in line with legislative and site requirements.
• Calibrate and maintain survey equipment and software.
• Collaborate with Technical Services to support production and development activities.

Skills

Underground surveying

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Trimble equipment

GPS

Total stations

Professional development

Education

Tertiary qualification in Surveying

Job description

Shape the Future of Underground

Are you an experienced Underground Mine Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Join one of Australia's leading coal producers and become part of a highly respected technical team at our Narrabri Underground Operations.

Shape the Future of Underground

Are you an experienced Underground Mine Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Join one of Australia's leading coal producers and become part of a highly respected technical team at our Narrabri Underground Operations.

This is more than a surveying role, it's an opportunity to make a real impact on the safe and efficient delivery of underground mining, while working with modern technology, experienced professionals and a business that genuinely invests in its people.

Reporting to the Registered Mine Surveyor, you'll play a critical role in providing accurate survey control, managing mine data and supporting operational success across the site.

What You'll Do

You’ll be at the heart of our underground operations, where no two days are the same. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting underground survey pickups, mark-ups and routine survey activities.
• Producing and maintaining accurate mine plans that support operational and statutory requirements.
• Delivering survey data and design files for machine guidance systems and mine planning.
• Managing and maintaining survey data in line with legislative and site requirements.
• Calibrating and maintaining survey equipment and software.
• Working closely with our Technical Services team to support production and development activities.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about precision, technology and continuous improvement.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in underground coal mine surveying.
• A tertiary qualification in Surveying or an equivalent discipline.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D and modern surveying software.
• Proficiency using Trimble survey equipment, GPS and total stations.
• A desire to continue developing your career, with support to work towards Registered Mine Surveyor status being highly regarded.

Why Whitehaven?

At Whitehaven, you'll join a company that values its people as much as its performance. We offer a rewarding career with genuine opportunities for growth, backed by industry-leading benefits.

You’ll Enjoy:

• Relocation assistance to help make your move easy.
• Five weeks annual leave plus 15 days personal leave.
• Ongoing career development, mentoring and professional coaching.
• The opportunity to work with an experienced technical team using industry-leading technology.
• A workplace where safety, teamwork and continuous improvement drive everything we do.

If you're ready to build your future with a company that's investing in both its operations and its people, we'd love to hear from you.