Leadership & Future Ownership Opportunity

About Cartledge Mining & Geotechnics

Cartledge Mining & Geotechnics (CM&G;) is a specialist geotechnical consulting business based in Australia, supporting mining operations in over 25 countries. We provide practical, risk-based advice across tailings, water dams, waste landforms, and mine closure. Our work spans design, independent review, governance, and operational support for major mining companies.

We are a business built on technical credibility, trusted client relationships, and delivering outcomes that stand up in the real world.

About the Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Mine Waste Engineer to join our Brisbane or Perth team.

This role is suited to someone who has built strong technical capability and is now looking to step into a broader leadership position — leading projects, influencing clients, mentoring people, and contributing to the direction of the business.

You won’t just be delivering work — you’ll be helping drive it .

What This Role Offers

- Prospect to lead projects and client relationships, not just support them
- A genuine pathway to build and lead a team
- Exposure to complex, high-value international projects
- Direct involvement in business growth and strategy
- A clear pathway to employee ownership for the right person
- A flexible, supportive environment focused on outcomes, not bureaucracy

Key Responsibilities

- Lead delivery of mine waste and geotechnical projects
- Act as Engineer of Record (EoR) and/or Technical Reviewer where appropriate
- Provide practical, risk-based technical advice across:
- Tailings storage facilities
- Water dams
- Closure planning
- Build and manage strong client relationships
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Support proposals,



RFP's, and business development
- Contribute to improving technical standards and internal capability

About You

Essential

- Degree in Civil Engineering
- Postgraduate qualifications in Geotechnical or Environmental Engineering
- 6+ years’ experience in mine waste engineering
- Experience across planning, design, construction, and operation of TSFs
- Strong understanding of ANCOLD, GISTM, and Australian mining requirements
- Proven ability to manage projects and engage directly with clients

Valued

- EoR and/or independent technical review experience
- Leadership and mentoring capability
- Commercial awareness and contribution to business development

The Type of Person We’re Looking For

You are someone who

- Wants to take the next step in your career
- Is motivated to lead, not just deliver
- Takes ownership and follows things through
- Thinks practically and commercially, not just technically
- Builds trust with clients and colleagues
- Enjoys developing others and building capability
- Is looking for a long-term opportunity, not just the next role

Remuneration AUD $150,000 – $220,000+ , depending on experience and capability

Additional incentives and future ownership opportunities available for the right candidate.

Why CM&G;

We are a growing business that backs its people.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced leaders, take on real responsibility, and shape your own career path — including potential equity participation as the business evolves.

Interested?

If this sounds like the next step you’ve been looking for — even if you’re currently comfortable where you are — it’s worth a conversation.

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and what you’re looking for next.

📌 Senior Tailings Dam Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Cartledge Mining And Geotechnics
📍 Brisbane