Grosvenor Mine – an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May **** and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south‐west of Mackay.
We are building the team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine.
With a planned return to longwall production by Q******, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading‐edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.
Responsibilities
Maintain geotechnical oversight of underground operations and audit compliance with corporate standards and approved support designs.
Design ground support and monitoring systems to support safe and productive mine operations.
Conduct regular underground inspections to audit installed strata support and strata conditions to confirm the effectiveness in accordance with the approved support designs.
Provide strategic advice to the Technical Services and Mining Operations departments on how to maximise the value of the operation.
Advise management and operational staff on geotechnical issues.
Manage the Strata Defect System and ensure compliance with the Geotechnical Operational Management System.




Advise and assist engineers with recommendations on geotechnical and hydro‐geological issues regarding mine design, planning and operations.
Understand and comply with all legislative and company safety, health, environment, cost and production objectives, guidelines, procedures, and requirements relevant to the qualified management of ground conditions.
Provide mentoring and training to personnel with respect to strata support systems.
Qualifications
Tertiary degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a similar discipline.
Proven underground coal experience within a Geotechnical Engineering role.
Experience with computer‐aided mine design programs, geotechnical software, and other business software.
Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) is highly advantageous or willingness to obtain recognition.
Ability to understand the functionality of business systems and provide relevant data for business purposes.
Benefits
Full‐time permanent position based at Grosvenor Mine, Moranbah QLD.
Attractive roster on offer.
Competitive salary + 12% super + annual bonus.
Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options.
Subsidised accommodation and company‐funded camp options provided.
Several conveniently timed daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and onto site.
Relocation assistance provided.
Background checks, including criminal checks and qualification validation, may be required.
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