Senior Engineer - Control Systems (Canberra)

Senior Engineer - Control Systems (Canberra)

02 Aug
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Greatland Holdings Group
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Canberra

02 Aug

Greatland Holdings Group

Canberra

Want to be part of something great?

At Greatland, we're building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland's core values of

integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results

are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

About the Role As a key member of the Process Control team, you will provide frontline control engineering support while driving system performance, reliability, and innovation. This is a hands‑on role where your expertise will directly impact operational efficiency, safety outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver secure, reliable, and effective operation and maintenance of site‑wide process control systems

Provide frontline engineering support to maintenance, production, and engineering teams

Execute preventative maintenance, system checks, audits, and software/hardware updates

Lead troubleshooting activities and contribute to root cause analysis and incident investigations

Manage and implement change within control systems, ensuring compliance with governance processes

Identify, develop, and deliver minor improvement and capital projects

Monitor and enhance system performance to optimise plant operations

Maintain the integrity and security of control systems, including cyber security measures

Coach and mentor site personnel on control systems and best practices

Collaborate across departments to align automation systems with operational requirements

Champion a strong safety‑first culture and actively support site safety initiatives

Support team development through coaching, mentoring, and performance management

Foster a collaborative, team‑based culture across employees, departments, and contractors

Contribute to budgets, schedules, and operational planning

About You You're a proactive and technically strong control systems professional who thrives in a agile, operational environment. You bring a balance of hands‑on expertise,



problem‑solving capability, and leadership. You will also have:

Minimum 5 years' experience in mining or heavy industry

Electrical/Instrument trade with automation experience, or

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Process Engineering, or Mechatronics

Rockwell PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix)

SCADA systems (FactoryTalk View, GE iFIX)

Active Directory and basic Cisco networking

Solid skills in Microsoft Office and SAP

About Telfer Operations Telfer is a long‑life gold‑copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia's East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open‑pit and underground mining and Australia's third‑largest gold‑copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly‑in fly‑out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

Why Greatland? Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long‑life underground mining projects. We offer:

Attractive salary package plus performance‑based incentives

Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements

Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career

Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing

Parental leave designed to support you and your family

Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

Applications close 22nd of May, 2026

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Greatland reserves the right to close the advertisement early if required.





As part of Greatland's pre‑employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

To find out more about our Company:

Website: Home - Greatland Resources

LinkedIn: Greatland: About | LinkedIn

Careers: People & Careers - Greatland Resources

Unlock job insights Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Mining, Minerals & Metals 101-1,000 employees

Greatland’s operating asset is its 100% owned Telfer gold‑copper mine, one of Australia’s largest gold‑copper mining complexes with significant established processing and infrastructure.

Greatland’s development asset is its 100% owned Havieron development project, a high‑grade gold‑copper deposit located 45km west of Telfer that will utilise the Telfer infrastructure to process Havieron ore.

In addition to Telfer and Havieron, Greatland holds interests in a significant exploration portfolio, the focus of which is the relatively underexplored surrounding Paterson Province.

Greatland’s operating asset is its 100% owned Telfer gold‑copper mine, one of Australia’s largest gold‑copper mining complexes with significant established processing and infrastructure.

Greatland’s development asset is its 100% owned Havieron development project, a high‑grade gold‑copper deposit located 45km west of Telfer that will utilise the Telfer infrastructure to process Havieron ore.

In addition to Telfer and Havieron, Greatland holds interests in a significant exploration portfolio, the focus of which is the relatively underexplored surrounding Paterson Province.

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