The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australia’s deepest underground mines and is Australia’s highest-grade copper mine.

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The acquisition underpins Harmony’s strategy to expand its Australasian footprint and establish a strong, diversified copper portfolio, complemented by the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, currently under construction, and set to become the state’s largest open‑pit copper mine upon commissioning. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane.

We are seeking an experience Mine Surveyor to provide accurate, timely, and secure surveying services to support mining operations at CSA. The role focuses on operational survey delivery, data capture, and compliance support.

This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working an 8/6 days FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney with local candidates highly regarded.

Key responsibilities include:

Operational Surveying

- Complete underground and surface surveys for development, production, projects, and infrastructure.
- Set out development lines, drill patterns, and infrastructure locations in accordance with engineering designs.




- Maintain and verify survey control networks to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Conduct scans, cavity monitoring, and other specialised pickups as required.
- Process survey data and update mine plans, strings, and 3D models in line with site standards.
- Maintain accurate digital records of all survey pickups and associated metadata.
- Produce drawings, plans, and spatial information for operational teams, engineering, and geology.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

- Support the Senior Mine Surveyor and Statutory Surveyor in meeting statutory requirements under WHS (Mines & Petroleum Sites) legislation.
- Perform routine compliance checks including excavation conformance, void validation, and survey control audits.
- Identify and report any discrepancies, hazards, or non‑compliance issues promptly.

Operational Support & Communication

- Provide survey support to production, development, and project teams to ensure work is executed to design.
- Attend operational planning meetings when required to clarify survey priorities and constraints.
- Timely communication of survey requirements, limitations, and outcomes clearly to supervisors and technical teams.

Equipment & Technology

- Operate and maintain survey instruments including total stations, scanners, tablets, and associated software.




- Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate equipment repairs or calibrations through the Senior Mine Surveyor.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of survey workflows, technology use, and data quality.

What We’re Looking For

- Tertiary qualification in Mine Surveying, Spatial Science, or related discipline.
- Experience in underground hard‑rock mining preferred but not essential.
- Competence with survey instruments and mine survey software (e.g., Deswik, Maptek, Leica).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to work safely and independently in an underground environment.
- Shows initiative in problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

What are the benefits of working for Harmony, CSA Mine?

- Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
- Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
- Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

Please note: All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

We thank all applicants for your interest and the time taken to submit your application. While we consider all suitable applicants, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit: operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/

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📌 Mine Surveyor (Brisbane)
🏢 Harmony Australasia
📍 Brisbane