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Job Title
Mining Engineer - Paste & Backfill
Job Roster
8/6 roster
FIFO Perth to Leonora or DIDO
Job Summary
Evaluate engineering related tasks that involve the selection, analysis, and improvement of techniques and procedures
Job Statement
Genesis Minerals is seeking a motivated
Mining Engineer – Paste & Backfill
to join our Technical Services team at the iconic
Gwalia underground operation
. This is an excellent opportunity to play a critical role in supporting safe, efficient and sustainable mining through the design, planning and optimisation of paste and backfill systems.
Working within a collaborative and high-performing setting, you will contribute directly to production outcomes while helping drive continuous improvement across backfill processes and underground mining activities.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and performance monitoring of paste and backfill operations to ensure alignment with the mine plan and production schedules.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain paste and backfill schedules to support safe extraction sequences
Monitor backfill performance and identify opportunities for optimisation
Coordinate closely with underground operations, geotechnical and technical services teams
Ensure fill plans comply with design parameters and safety requirements
Analyse performance data and provide timely technical recommendations
Support continuous improvement initiatives across backfill systems and practices
Assist with short to medium-term planning activities as required
About You
You are a proactive and technically capable mining engineer who enjoys working closely with operations and solving practical challenges underground.
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
Tertiary qualification in
Mining Engineering
Underground mining experience (paste/backfill exposure highly regarded)
Strong planning and analytical capability
Experience with mine planning software such as
Deswik
(or similar)
Solid understanding of underground mining methods and safety requirements
Well-developed communication skills with the ability to engage across multiple teams
Why Join Genesis Minerals?
Be part of a growing Australian gold producer with a strong future
Work at one of Australia's most well-known underground mining operations
Supportive team culture focused on safety and operational excellence
Genuine opportunities for professional growth and career progression
Competitive remuneration and benefits