Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a leading Australian mining operation to recruit an experienced Geotechnical Engineer for a long-term underground hard rock mining opportunity.
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This role will see you play a critical part in maintaining mine stability, reducing geotechnical risk and supporting the safe and efficient delivery of underground mining operations. Working within a highly regarded technical services team, you will provide geotechnical input into mine planning, stope design, ground support systems, backfill strategies, monitoring programs and risk management activities.
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About the Role
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- Providing geotechnical input into underground development, infrastructure and stope design.
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- Conducting geotechnical inspections and monitoring underground ground conditions.
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- Designing and reviewing ground support systems.
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- Analysing geotechnical and instrumentation data to identify and mitigate risk.
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- Supporting paste backfill quality assurance and compliance programs.
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- Investigating ground control incidents and implementing corrective actions.
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- Maintaining geotechnical databases, models and monitoring systems.
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- Collaborating closely with Operations, Technical Services and site leadership teams.
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- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity and cost efficiency.
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About You:
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- Degree qualifications in Mining Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geomechanics or a related discipline.
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- Previous geotechnical engineering experience within underground mining environments.
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- Strong understanding of rock mass classification systems and ground support design principles.
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- Experience using industry software such as Deswik, Leapfrog and/or Rocscience packages.
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- Sound knowledge of underground mining methods and geotechnical design considerations.
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- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
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- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with operational stakeholders.
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- A proactive approach to safety and risk management.
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Why Apply?
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- Join a well‑established mining operation with a strong pipeline of future work.
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- Work within an experienced and technically capable geotechnical team.
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- Exposure to challenging underground mining environments and projects.
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- Opportunity to further develop your technical and operational expertise.
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- Market-competitive salary package and roster on offer.
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📌 Geotechnical Engineer - Underground Hardrock (Brisbane)
🏢 Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ
📍 Brisbane
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