Bravus Mining and Resources’ Carmichael mine is an open cut thermal coal mine in the North Galilee Basin, approximately 160 kilometres northwest of the town of Clermont.

Carmichael produces more than 12 million tonnes of thermal coal for the export market each year.

More than 1400 people are engaged in permanent roles at Carmichael and workers travel to site on direct flights from Townsville, Rockhampton, Cairns, or Mackay (a flight time of approximately 55 minutes). Those team members who live in the Isaac region have the option to drive-in and drive-out with individual travel and fatigue management plans in place.

Bravus Mining and Resources is part of the Bravus group of Australian companies that encompass thermal coal, solar energy, port operations, and rail network and rail freight operations.

This integrated portfolio provides long‑term employment opportunities and career pathways for people who want to build experience and progress across different parts of the resources and infrastructure value chain.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager - Integrated Planning, you will support mine development, production activities and statutory compliance while working closely with Operational, Technical Services and Planning teams.

This position operates on a 5/2/4/3 roster, providing a balanced lifestyle with five days on, two days off, followed by four days on and three days off.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct survey pickups, set-outs and spatial control surveys across the mining operation
- Support mine planning, production, drill and blast,



and operational activities with accurate survey data.
- Monitor mine conformance against approved plans and design parameters.
- Complete volume calculations, reconciliations and production surveys.
- Prepare and maintain statutory plans, mine records and reporting documentation.
- Operate and maintain survey equipment including GPS, total stations, drones and associated software.
- Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with Queensland mining legislation and site standards.

About You

- Degree or Advanced Diploma in Surveying (or equivalent).
- Mine Surveyor Certificate of Competency (Queensland) or progressing towards certification.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in open-cut coal mining survey operations.
- Solid knowledge of mine survey principles, spatial control and volume calculations.
- Experience with mine planning and survey software.
- Understanding of Queensland coal mining legislation and statutory survey requirements.
- Current Standard 11 and Queensland Class C Driver Licence

Why Join Bravus?

- Be part of one of Queensland's largest and most significant mining operations.
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Career development opportunities
- Exposure to large-scale operations
- Modern equipment & systems
- Commitment to safety and wellbeing

If you’re interested in this role, click on “apply” to submit your application.

This role is being sourced by our in-house recruitment team. We respectfully request recruitment agencies do not approach us about this opportunity.

📌 Surveyor (Townsville)
🏢 Bravus Mining & Resources
📍 Townsville