Job Description

NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an Australian gold explorer, developer, and producer, operating Pajingo Gold Mine, a long-established underground gold mining operation located approximately 50 km south of Charters Towers in North Queensland. Pajingo is recognised for its high-grade epithermal gold deposits and its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

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The operation plays a significant role in the regional economy through gold production, employment opportunities, and ongoing investment in exploration and mine development.

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Situated in the heart of North Queensland, the mine benefits from its proximity to Charters Towers, a vibrant regional centre offering excellent amenities, while also being within easy reach of Townsville and the world-renowned natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Underground Surveyor (Grade 1) to join the technical services team and provide critical survey support at Pajingo.

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Reporting to the Underground Manager and working closely with mining and tech Services teams, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and reliable survey control, set-out, and reconciliation services that underpin safe and efficient mine execution.

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This is a key senior technical role with significant autonomy and influence across production, development, and mine planning outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Prepare, maintain, and certify statutory mine plans in accordance with the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999 and Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation 2017.
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- Perform Void Officer responsibilities and ensure statutory survey compliance across the operation.
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- Maintain survey control networks and mine grid systems.
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- Manage underground survey activities including development mark-ups, as-built surveys, and check surveys.
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- Conduct stope void surveys using CMS (Cavity Monitoring System).
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- Coordinate surface survey activities including stockpiles, dumps, and site infrastructure surveys.
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- Provide accurate survey data to support mine planning, scheduling, and operational reporting.
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- Maintain survey databases and spatial information systems.
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- Lead and coordinate survey activities to ensure safe and efficient delivery of survey services.
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Skills and Experience

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- Tertiary qualification in Surveying, Mine Surveying, or Geospatial Science.
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- Demonstrated experience in underground mining survey operations.
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- Strong knowledge of Queensland statutory survey requirements under the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999.
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- Experience conducting CMS void surveys and maintaining underground survey control.
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- Proficiency with mine survey and planning software Deswik
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- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
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What We Offer

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- Competitive salary package
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- Modern survey technology and equipment
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- Supportive Technical Services team
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- Career development opportunities within a growing mining operation
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- A strong safety culture and cooperative work environment
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Our Values

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At NQM Gold, we live by the following values:

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- We Care - Safety and wellbeing always come first
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- Integrity - We act honestly, ethically, and responsibly
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- Commitment to Excellence - We strive to set new standards in our industry
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- Leadership - We lead by example and inspire those around us
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- One Team - We work together to achieve success for the NQM family
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📌 Senior Mine Surveyor (Charters Towers)
🏢 NQM Gold 2
📍 Charters Towers