Mining Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hard Rock

Infrastructure Business Growth

  • Orange, NSW
  • $180,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
  • Apply easily
We're expanding a high-grade gold critical minerals operation in a scenic regional NSW location, with close to a decade of mine life, robust margins, and a strong financial foundation exceeding $500M NPV at current commodity prices.With 1st production scheduled for next year, we're bringing a globally significant, underdeveloped deposit into commercial reality, targeting an average of 80-90,000oz annual gold.Residential | NSWLead geotechnical strategy and execution across both underground and open pit operations at a long-life, high-performing mine. This role combines technical challenge with the lifestyle benefits of living in a welcoming regional NSW community.
  • Oversee geotechnical design, monitoring, and risk management for UG and OP areas
  • Provide practical, site-based guidance to production and technical teams
  • Manage ground control systems, slope stability assessments, and geotechnical modelling
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement in ground safety and efficiency
What's on offer:Residential role - be home every nightLong-life operation with solid production targetsSupportive leadership and career growth pathwaysWhat you'll bring:
  • Degree in Mining Engineering
  • Underground hard rock experience in drill & blast design and execution
  • Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
  • Proficiency in Vulcan, Deswik, ShotPlus, or similar.
Make your mark in a stable, growth-focused operation where lifestyle and career align.The Opportunity
  • Scale & Grade: Over 1.5Moz in resources at standout grades, plus significant high-grade exploration potential under drill-ready targets.
  • Proven Economics: DFS indicates rapid payback (~2 years) and production exceeding 100koz in early years.
  • Location Advantage: Within short reach of a thriving regional centre offering quality schools, tertiary education, vibrant community life, and all-season outdoor lifestyle.
  • De-risked Geology: Decades of historical data combined with modern exploration techniques have mapped multiple untested high-grade zones.
  • Experienced Leadership: Operated by mining professionals with track records in delivering $B+ gold and copper projects for top-tier producers.
  • Fast-tracked Development: Progressed from study to production in under three years with a technical team bringing over a century of collective tier-1 experience.
Be part of a growth story where resource scale meets operational excellence and where your work location is also your lifestyle upgrade.For a confidential discussion, please call Jeremy on 0478 644 655 or apply.

Infrastructure Business Growth