Technical Director - Tailings

GHD Group; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Group seeks a Senior Technical Director - Tailings to lead tailings engineering projects from concept to closeout within our Dams & Tailings Group. Define scope, lead design teams, and deliver innovative solutions for high-profile Australian and international projects.

Based in Brisbane or Townsville, the role offers hybrid work, strong client exposure, and opportunities to shape a resilient tailings practice within a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering.
• 10+ years experience in Tailings / Dams Engineering.
• Proven experience in technical leadership and management of engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Defining the scope of Tailings engineering projects and leading design teams.
• Leading projects from conceptual stage through construction, operation and closure.
• Delivering exceptional client experiences to support a strong pipeline of work.
• Collaborating with national and global Tailings engineers to leverage knowledge.

Skills

Tailings Engineering

Dams Engineering

Project Leadership

RPEQ Chartered

Client relations

Standards & Compliance

Education

BEng Civil / Geotechnical

Job description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

With flexibility to be based in either our Brisbane or Townsville offices, the Technical Director - Tailings would be joining our Dams & Tailings Group. This well-regarded Team is known for their deep technical expertise and holistic approach to tailings management. Our team supports some of the most complex and high-profile tailings projects across Australia and internationally, offering you the chance to make a real impact.

This rewarding role will see you involved in:

• Defining the scope of Tailings engineering projects, designing innovative solutions to meet more complex client challenges, and leading project / design teams to deliver those solutions.


• Leading and delivering projects from conceptual stage through to construction, operation and closure.


• Delivering exceptional client experiences to existing and new clients to support a continued strong pipeline of work for the team.


• Collaborating with our national and global service line of talented Tailings and Mine Waste engineers, to leverage and deepen our body of knowledge and realise the collaboration potential.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil / Geotechnical Engineering.


• 10+ Years experience in Tailings / Dams Engineering.


• A passion for delivering great client experiences with solid technical outcomes.


• Strong technical capability across tailings engineering, including all project phases from planning and approvals to operation and closure demonstrated in a relevant industry or consulting business.


• Extensive experience of detail design and execution phases, and excellent knowledge of applicable standards and industry best practice, familiarity with international design standards.


• Proven experience in the technical leadership and management of engineering projects, registered/licensed/chartered Engineer incl. RPEQ.


• Established industry profile through participation in professional associations.


• A valid driver's license.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.