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We're a bold team with a bright future; and we're looking for people who want to be part of it.
Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company
operating six mines across Australia and Canada.
We're transforming mines and uplifting careers.
We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years.
We've extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to **** and doubled its ore reserves.
We're transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine.
That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.
When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people.
Here, you'll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you.
What's the opportunity?
Here's your opportunity to help shape the future of Northparkes next open pit development.
As the
Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Open Pit
, you will provide geotechnical leadership for the development of the E28NE open pit, influencing key design, risk management and operational decisions from project establishment through to production.
As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing and supporting a major greenfield mining project.
Working closely with mining, geology and project stakeholders, you will provide geotechnical expertise that directly influences pit design, slope performance, operational safety and long-term asset value.
Working a family friendly 5:2/4:3 roster with 9 hour days, you'll enjoy a great lifestyle balance while contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on Northparkes future.




With multiple open pit developments planned across the operation, this role provides a unique opportunity to influence Northparkes long-term open pit strategy and contribute to future growth projects beyond E28NE.
Reporting to the Mining Superintendent – Open Pit, you'll:
Provide technical leadership and assurance for slope stability, ground control and pit wall performance throughout the mine life.
Influence the safe design, development and performance of a new open pit mining operation.
Deliver geotechnical monitoring, analysis and recommendations that support safe operational decision-making.
Develop and enhance geotechnical systems, hazard controls and TARPs that improve site-wide risk management.
Partner with mining, geology, survey and contractor teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
Contribute to the establishment of a high-performing technical team and future Northparkes growth projects.
Why Northparkes Operations?
Big things are happening at Northparkes.
With our E28NE Open Cut Project underway, we're entering an exciting phase of growth that will underpin an extended mine life underground.
This is your opportunity to be part of a career defining project, build new capabilities and contribute to one of Australia's most exciting operations with underground block cave and sub level cave mines and a number of future open pit operations .
At Northparkes,



you don't have to choose between a outstanding career and a great lifestyle; you'll get both.
With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.
What we offer you
We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future.
Here's how we back that up:
Relocation support
Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
Life insurance and income protection
Health insurance
Quarterly performance bonuses
Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company's success
Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
Recognition program
Study assistance
Attractive rosters
Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone
Does this sound like you?
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent qualification
Experience in open pit geotechnical engineering, slope stability or mine geotechnical management
Practical knowledge of geotechnical monitoring, hazard management and risk assessment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A proactive, self motivated and solution focused approach
Highly regarded:
Experience with Vulcan and/or Surpac
Exposure to Slide2, Rocscience or similar geotechnical modelling software
Experience with prism monitoring, Leica, Trimble or remote slope monitoring systems
Experience working within mining contractor environments
Ready to create your career highlight with us?
As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA.
If you'd like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.
Find out more about us at our
Careers
site.
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📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Open Pit (New South Wales)
🏢 Evolution Mining
📍 New South Wales