Underground Geotechnical Lead Engineer

Greatland Resources Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package plus incentives

Education assistance

Flexible salary packaging

Parental leave

Income protection insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Greatland Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical excellence in our underground mining operations. The role focuses on managing geotechnical risks, supporting safe extraction, and driving continuous improvement through engineering practices and collaboration with operations.

This permanent full-time position operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, with responsibilities spanning ground condition monitoring, modelling, planning, and incident

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' underground geotechnical engineering experience.
• Current Manual C Class Driver's Licence.
• Practical knowledge of rock mass classification systems, geotechnical modelling, mine design, and ground support practices.
• Sound understanding of geotechnical hazard identification, risk assessment, and underground ground control management.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver outcomes to schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and expert geotechnical advice to support safe and productive underground mining operations.
• Monitor and assess ground conditions, excavation performance, and ground support systems to identify and mitigate geotechnical risks.
• Develop, maintain, and review geotechnical management plans, monitoring programs, and numerical models.
• Support mine planning activities through the provision of timely geotechnical assessments, design reviews, and recommendations.
• Investigate and report on geotechnical incidents, seismic events, and ground control issues, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with operational teams, contractors, and external consultants to optimise mining outcomes and manage geotechnical risks.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, site standards, and company objectives.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Underground mining

Risk assessment

Leadership

Modelling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Rocscience

MS Office

Job description

Greatland Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical excellence in our underground mining operations. The role focuses on managing geotechnical risks, supporting safe extraction, and driving continuous improvement through engineering practices and collaboration with operations.

This permanent full-time position operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, with responsibilities spanning ground condition monitoring, modelling, planning, and incident