Provide geotechnical leadership across underground gold operations, supporting safe mine design, ground control and consistent operating practices.

The role is suited to an experienced underground geotechnical leader with a record of leading teams and working in international or expatriate assignments across Australasia.

Company

A gold mining business with underground operations in Australasia. The company is focused on safe production, effective ground control and developing strong technical capability at site.

Accountabilities

• Lead the site geotechnical function and provide clear direction to geotechnical personnel.
• Oversee ground control systems, monitoring programmes and geotechnical risk management for underground operations.
• Review mine designs, excavation plans and ground support standards to ensure they are appropriate for site conditions.
• Provide practical guidance to mining and technical services teams on ground behaviour and operational risks.
• Lead geotechnical investigations and ensure findings are translated into workable controls.
• Monitor compliance with ground control procedures and recommend improvements where required.
• Build the capability of the geotechnical team through coaching, technical review and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with mine operations, planning, engineering and safety teams.
• Report on geotechnical performance, key risks and improvement priorities to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in underground mine geotechnical work, including responsibility for ground control systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading a geotechnical team or function.
• Experience in gold operations is preferred.
• Previous expatriate experience in an international mining environment.
• Strong working knowledge of underground ground support, monitoring and risk management practices.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to influence operational leaders.
• Someone who can find calm in the chaos of a tier 1 operating asset
• Willingness to work in an international location on a FIFO roster