Job Title

Mining Engineer – Paste & Backfill

Work Arrangement

Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off. FIFO from Perth to Leonora. Fly‑in Fly‑out or Drive‑in Drive‑out or residential.

Job Summary

Evaluate engineering related tasks that involve the selection, analysis, and improvement of techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

- Develop and manage paste fill and backfill plans to support safe and efficient underground mining operations.
- Monitor and optimise paste plant and backfill system performance, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, productivity, and cost efficiency.
- Ensure paste fill designs, binder usage, and strength requirements meet operational and geotechnical standards.
- Coordinate backfill schedules with Mining, Geotechnical, and Operations teams to support production targets and stope sequencing.
- Analyse operational and quality data to monitor fill performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for paste fill and underground backfill activities.
- Maintain compliance with site safety standards, procedures, and statutory requirements.
- Contribute to medium and long‑term mine planning, including backfill infrastructure and process improvement projects.

Qualifications

- Degree qualified Mining Engineer or related discipline.
- Sound demonstrated experience in underground mining, with direct exposure to paste fill or backfill operations.




- Demonstrated experience in paste fill design, scheduling, and operational support.
- Strong understanding of underground stoping methods and backfill requirements.
- Experience optimising paste plant performance, binder consumption, and fill quality outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of geotechnical and operational risks associated with underground backfill systems.
- Robust analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Mining, Geotechnical, Processing, and Operational teams.

Benefits

- A caring and supportive culture.
- Professional and positive team environments on site and at all facilities.
- ‘Grow our own’ approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.
- Access to professional development activities and educational assistance.
- Competitive salary and options for salary sacrificing.
- Air‑conditioned, comfortable accommodation facilities with private ensuite.
- On‑site gym, recreation room, BBQ area and access to the Leonora township facilities.

Company Overview

Genesis Minerals is a new and growing ASX‑listed gold house, 100% focused in the Leonora District of Western Australia. We have the assets and people in place to achieve our vision, valuing honesty and integrity, doing every job safely and working collaboratively as part of a team.

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📌 Mining Engineer - Paste & Backfill (Western Australia)
🏢 Genesis Minerals
📍 Western Australia