You will support the Project Manager – Tailings in the delivery of a major greenfield Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) deposition system. You will provide technical leadership and supervision across project phases, ensuring designs are constructible, meet engineering standards and align with operational requirements.
You will drive the development and optimisation of the deposition system from feasibility-level design, considering facility staging, production profiles, quality requirements, construction methodologies, cost and schedule. You will work closely with project, design, operations and contractor teams to deliver key milestones safely and effectively.
This role will initially be based in the Brisbane office on a 5/2 Monday-Friday roster, transitioning to a site-based 14/7 roster from November. The position offers a $230,000 base salary on the 14/7 site arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of the tailings deposition system
Develop and manage schedules for design and engineering activities
Review and obtain approvals for flow sheets, drawings and calculations
Ensure engineering work meets scope, quality, cost and schedule targets
Monitor progress and identify potential technical or delivery issues
Coordinate with project, design, operations and contractor teams
Provide technical support during construction and project delivery
Promote robust safety, quality and engineering standards
Manage and resolve issues, escalating where appropriate
Support contractor performance through effective relationship management




About you
Engineering degree or equivalent, ideally in geotechnical or mechanical engineering
Proven project engineering and management experience
Strong technical background in tailings, slurry piping and deposition
Sound understanding of slurry piping and tailings deposition planning
Experience across construction management and quality control
Demonstrated safety leadership and commitment to quality
Strong contractor management and relationship-building capability
Pragmatic, considered approach to technical decision‐making
Confident communicator who is comfortable raising concerns
Strong problem‐solving skills with attention to detail
Why Join this Project?
Take a key engineering role on a major greenfield TSF project
Influence deposition design, staging and project delivery outcomes
Start in a Brisbane office before transitioning to site in November
Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary project team
$230,000 base salary on the 14/7 site roster
Supporting a Diverse Workforce We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.
Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.
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📌 Senior Engineer- Deposition (Townsville)
🏢 Concentis
📍 Townsville