Job Description
About Cartledge Mining & Geotechnics
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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.
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We are a business built on technical credibility, trusted client relationships, and delivering outcomes that stand up in the real world.
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About the Role
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Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Senior Mine Waste Engineer to join our Brisbane or Perth team.
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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.
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You won't just be delivering work — you'll be helping drive it.
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What This Role Offers
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Opportunity to lead projects and client relationships, not just support them
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A genuine pathway to build and lead a team
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Exposure to complex, high-value international projects
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Direct involvement in business growth and strategy
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A explicit pathway to employee ownership for the right person
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A flexible, supportive environment focused on outcomes, not bureaucracy
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead delivery of mine waste and geotechnical projects
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Act as Engineer of Record (EoR) and/or Technical Reviewer where appropriate
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Provide practical, risk-based technical advice across:
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Tailings storage facilities
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Closure planning
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Build and manage strong client relationships
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Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers
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Support proposals, RFP's, and business development
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Contribute to improving technical standards and internal capability
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About You
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Degree in Civil Engineering
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Postgraduate qualifications in Geotechnical or Environmental Engineering
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6+ years' experience in mine waste engineering
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Experience across planning, design, construction, and operation of TSFs
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Strong understanding of ANCOLD, GISTM, and Australian mining requirements
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Proven ability to manage projects and engage directly with clients
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EoR and/or independent technical review experience
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Leadership and mentoring capability
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Commercial awareness and contribution to business development
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The Type of Person We're Looking For
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Wants to take the next step in your career
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Is motivated to lead, not just deliver
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Takes ownership and follows things through
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Thinks practically and commercially, not just technically
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Builds trust with clients and colleagues
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Enjoys developing others and building capability
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Is looking for a long-term opportunity, not just the next role
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Remuneration
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AUD $150,000 – $220,000+, depending on experience and capability
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Additional incentives and future ownership opportunities available for the right candidate.
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Why CM&G;
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We are a growing business that backs its people.
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You will have the chance to work closely with experienced leaders, take on real responsibility, and shape your own career path — including potential equity participation as the business evolves.
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📌 Senior Tailings Dam Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Cartledge Mining And Geotechnics
📍 Queensland