Superintendent Geotechnical (Shire of Leonora)

Superintendent Geotechnical (Shire of Leonora)

30 Oct
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Genesis Minerals
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Shire of Leonora

30 Oct

Genesis Minerals

Shire of Leonora

Superintendent Geotechnical### Superintendent GeotechnicalApply: Leonora: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 29, 2026 (30 days left to apply): JR1000758Do you ASPIRE to join a new growth story in West Australian gold? Join usAccountable. Sustainable. People First. Integrity. Results. Empower.Job TitleSuperintendent GeotechnicalJob Roster* Lifestyle friendly 8/6, 4/3 roster, FIFO Perth to Leonora
* Influence planning, design and operational decisions
* Develop and mentor a high-performing technical teamJob SummaryIn charge of overseeing all on site geotechnical issuesJob StatementLead technical excellence. Develop a high-performing team. Make a meaningful impact on safe, reliable mining operations.We’re seeking an experienced Superintendent Geotechnical – Operations to lead geotechnical performance across our underground and open pit operations. This is an opportunity for a respected technical professional and proven people leader to influence operational outcomes, strengthen ground control practices and develop a capable, engaged site-based geotechnical team.
Reporting to the Underground Manager, you’ll bring together technical expertise, sound judgement and strong leadership to ensure geotechnical risks are effectively managed and practical, fit-for-purpose advice is embedded in everyday mining decisions.
Working closely with site leadership and senior technical stakeholders, you’ll bridge geotechnical strategy and operational execution — providing the guidance, assurance and technical direction needed to support protected, efficient and sustainable mining.##

About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, tackling complex geotechnical challenges and empowering their team to deliver at a high standard.




You’ll take ownership of site geotechnical systems and risk management, influence mine design and planning decisions, and drive continuous improvement across monitoring, ground control and technical assurance. Just as importantly, you’ll set the standard for how the team works — building capability, encouraging accountability and creating an environment where people are supported to perform at their best.###

Key Responsibilities
Geotechnical Leadership & Risk Management* Lead geotechnical support across underground and open pit operations, maintaining a strong focus on ground control and operational risk.
* Ensure geotechnical management plans, Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs), monitoring programs and inspection regimes are effective and consistently applied.
* Interpret ground performance and monitoring data to identify emerging risks, guide appropriate responses and escalate issues when required.
* Provide technical oversight and assurance to strengthen risk controls and support safe mining practices.Technical Expertise & Operational Influence* Provide authoritative, practical advice on mine design, ground support, excavation sequencing and slope stability.
* Ensure geotechnical considerations are integrated into mine planning, scheduling and day-to-day operational decisions.
* Oversee geotechnical monitoring systems, instrumentation, data integrity and technical reporting.




* Review and approve designs and risk assessments within your delegated authority, and contribute to incident investigations and technical reviews.People Leadership & Capability Development* Lead, coach and develop the site geotechnical team, building technical capability, confidence and accountability.
* Establish clear expectations and foster a collaborative, field-focused team culture.
* Support succession planning, knowledge sharing and the development of future geotechnical leaders.
* Build strong relationships across operations, technical services and senior leadership to ensure geotechnical advice is understood and acted upon.Planning, Assurance & Continuous Improvement* Contribute to mine planning, budgets, forecasts and resource allocation to ensure effective delivery of geotechnical services.
* Coordinate specialist investigations, external consultants and independent technical assurance activities.
* Drive improvements in geotechnical systems, reporting, workflows and risk management practices.
* Translate technical findings into clear recommendations that support confident, informed decision-making.## About YouYou’re a senior geotechnical professional who combines strong technical credentials with the ability to lead people, influence stakeholders and translate complex ground conditions into practical operational outcomes.
You’re comfortable challenging the status quo when needed, making considered risk-based decisions and working alongside operational leaders to find solutions. You understand that effective geotechnical leadership is about more than technical compliance — it’s about building trust, developing people and ensuring sound geotechnical practices are consistently applied i

📌 Superintendent Geotechnical (Shire of Leonora)
🏢 Genesis Minerals
📍 Shire of Leonora

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