Underground Geotechnical Engineer (Eloise Copper Mine)

AIC Mines Limited; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AIC Mines Limited seeks an experienced Underground Geotechnical Engineer to join Eloise Copper Mine in North West Queensland. The role focuses on safe, stable, and efficient mine development and production support across Eloise and Jericho.

You will integrate geotechnical input into mine design, production sequencing and ground control systems, perform data analysis, inspections and reporting, and contribute to safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering.
• 3+ years in geotechnical engineering for underground metalliferous mining.
• Proficient in IMS and geotechnical software packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Manual QLD driver's license.
• Ability to pass medical assessment and police clearance.
• Hold safety as a core value.

Responsibilities

• Integrate geotechnical input into mine design, production sequencing and infrastructure excavations to support reliable production access.
• Uphold ground control standards by implementing sequencing guidelines and evaluating ground performance.
• Maintain effective communication with employees, contractors and key stakeholders to support safety and statutory compliance.
• Use engineering tools for geotechnical data analysis, classification and design.
• Complete daily geotechnical tasks including monitoring, inspections and reporting.
• Process, analyse and report seismic data.
• Provide geotechnical input for mine design, scheduling and compliance.
• Design, monitor and support ground control systems including geotechnical mapping and hazard reporting.
• Apply practical knowledge of rock mechanics to operational challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Environmental stewardship

Driver's license

Education

Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering degree

Tools

IMS

Geotechnical software packages

Job description

Underground Geotechnical Engineer (Eloise Copper Mine)

AIC Mines is entering an exciting period of growth across our North West Queensland operations, with the Jericho Mine progressing into production over the coming months.

Located near Cloncurry, Eloise Copper Mine is an established underground operation producing high-grade copper concentrate. Together with the development of Jericho, Eloise forms an important part of AIC Mines' growth strategy.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit operational team focused on safety, teamwork, performance and continuous improvement.

About the position:

We are seeking an experienced Underground Geotechnical Engineer to join our team at Eloise Copper Mine.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing geotechnical support to underground operations, helping to ensure safe, stable and efficient mine development and production activities across Eloise and Jericho.

Key responsibilities include:

• Integrating geotechnical input into mine design, production sequencing and infrastructure excavations to support reliable production access.
• Upholding ground control standards by implementing sequencing guidelines and evaluating ground performance.
• Maintaining effective communication with employees, contractors and key stakeholders to support safety and statutory compliance.
• Using appropriate engineering tools for geotechnical data analysis, classification and design.
• Completing daily geotechnical tasks, including monitoring, analysis, inspections and reporting.
• Processing, analysing and reporting seismic data.
• Providing geotechnical input for mine design, scheduling and compliance.
• Designing, monitoring and supporting ground control systems, including geotechnical mapping and hazard reporting.
• Applying practical knowledge of rock mechanics and mining engineering to operational challenges.
• Supporting safe and efficient underground development as Jericho stages into production.

This position is offered on an 8/6 roster from Townsville and Brisbane. Accommodation is provided onsite at the Eloise Copper Mine, located 65km from Cloncurry. Local candidates from Cloncurry or surrounding communities can commute by bus from Cloncurry and are encouraged to apply.

About You:

You will bring practical underground geotechnical experience, strong technical capability and a commitment to supporting safe and productive mining operations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualified in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering in underground metalliferous mining.
• Proficient in IMS and geotechnical software packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Manual QLD driver's license.
• Hold a high regard for safety by following safe working practices.
• Physically fit and able to pass medical assessment and police clearance.

AIC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from all Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.