Build the future of Queensland's largest gold mine.

Ravenswood Gold is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Civil Engineer to oversee the planning, design, and delivery of key infrastructure projects that support the continued growth of our operation. Reporting to the Projects Department Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing civil engineering projects across site, including roads, bulk earthworks, dams, drainage systems, and other critical infrastructure upgrades. Working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors, you will lead projects from concept through to detailed design and execution, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer looking to make a lasting impact on one of Australia's largest and most significant gold mining operations.

About the Role:

As the Senior Civil Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and project oversight across a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include

- Scoping multidisciplinary work packages in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing civil engineering projects from feasibility studies through to design and construction.
- Preparing business cases and board papers to support project approvals and funding decisions.
- Assisting with the preparation, evaluation, and management of tender and contract documentation.
- Engaging and managing consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality technical assessments and engineering designs.
- Reviewing project cost estimates and supporting budget development.
- Developing and maintaining project schedules using MS Project and monitoring performance against milestones.




- Facilitating project risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring and reporting on project progress, cost, schedule, and performance.
- Ensuring projects meet site safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.

About You: You are a motivated and experienced civil engineering professional with a strong project delivery background and a passion for developing practical engineering solutions in a mining environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A recognised Civil Engineering degree accredited by Engineers Australia.
- Minimum 10 years' experience delivering civil engineering projects within mining, civil construction, or remote operations environments.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects from concept through to completion.
- Experience in bulk earthworks, roads, dams, drainage, and mining infrastructure projects.
- Solid commercial awareness with experience in tendering, contract administration, and project cost management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- A proactive approach to safety, environmental compliance, and risk management.
- A current manual driver's licence.

Desirable qualifications and experience include:
- Formal Project Management qualifications.
- Experience working within large-scale mining operations.




- Knowledge of relevant Queensland mining and construction regulations.

Why Ravenswood Gold?

- Work at Queensland's largest gold mine, contributing to major infrastructure and expansion projects that support a long mine life, strong production outlook, and the future growth of the operation.
- Join a collaborative and high-performing technical team, working alongside experienced mining, engineering, and operational professionals.
- DIDO roster | 8 days on, 6 days off offering a excellent work-life balance.
- Camp accommodation and meals provided while on shift.

Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:
- Current Resume
- Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.
- Internal applicants are encouraged to apply

All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications. Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.

📌 Senior Civil Engineer (Townsville)
🏢 Ravenswood Gold
📍 Townsville