Site-based Geotechnical Engineer opportunity on an 8/6 roster, supporting safe and efficient operations Your new company Our client is a major operator within Queensland's Bowen Basin, with a strong focus on safe, sustainable and productive mining operations. An opportunity is now available for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join their mine planning and operational teams in a site-based position.

Your new role

Identifying, assessing and managing geotechnical risks across mine design and operational execution

Conducting geotechnical stability assessments and developing designs to support mine planning

Providing specialist geotechnical advice to operational and planning teams

Undertaking inspections and monitoring across active mining areas

Preparing geotechnical hazard reports and determining instrumentation and monitoring requirements

Supporting slope design across soil, spoil and rock environments

Maintaining comprehensive geotechnical data, records and technical reports

Ensuring work is completed in line with relevant Queensland mining safety and professional engineering legislation

Identifying and implementing continuous improvements in geotechnical practices

Maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development

What you'll need to succeed A Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering

Alternatively, a Geology degree combined with a Master's qualification in Geotechnical Engineering A minimum of 1.5 years' experience within an operational mining environment





At least 6 months' experience in mine geotechnical analysis and risk assessment, including slope design in soil, spoil and rock

Strong analytical, technical reporting and data management skills The ability to work autonomously and effectively manage technical risk within an open-cut mining workplace

Strong communication skills with the ability to provide technical advice across operational and mine planning teams

Exposure to coal measure lithologies and coal mining practices will be highly regarded

RPEQ status, or a willingness to work towards RPEQ, will be highly regarded

Working knowledge of Vulcan or Deswik would be beneficial

Experience with Rocscience software and geotechnical monitoring equipment, including radars, inclinometers and piezometers would also be advantageous

What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Bowen Basin mining operation in a technically influential role where your work will directly contribute to the safe progression and performance of the mine. You will work on an attractive 8/6 roster and collaborate closely with operational, mine planning and specialist geotechnical teams while continuing to develop your technical experience within a large-scale open-cut coal environment.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, applications can be submitted via the "apply now" button. Please ensure you are submitting an up-to-date CV. If you have any further questions, please call Jennah Murray 07 4960 1129.

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📌 Geotechnical Engineer (Mackay)
🏢 Jennah Murray
📍 Mackay