Engineer - Geotechnical

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Date: 7 Jul 2026

Location: Telfer, WA, AU, 6762

Company: Greatland Pty Ltd

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

 

About the Role:

In this hands-on role, you will contribute to geotechnical design, hazard management, monitoring, and operational excellence across the open pit and Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF). You will play a key role in upholding the Ground Control Management Plan (GCMP), ensuring safe and efficient mining while driving continuous improvement in geotechnical practices.

 

Roster: 8 days on / 6 days off (fly-in/fly-out, Fridays).

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide operational geotechnical support to mining crews and planning teams.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate geotechnical hazards in the open pit and tailings facilities to protect personnel and assets.
  • Implement, maintain, and update procedures, processes, and databases for ground support, monitoring, and geotechnical functions.
  • Update geological and geotechnical interpretations to support drill & blast, mining sequences, and overall stability.
  • Conduct structural data collection, rock mass assessment, modelling, and slope stability analysis.
  • Contribute to mine planning and design for long-term pit wall stability.
  • Assess and monitor impacts of the SLC cave on open pit operations (current and future).
  • Manage and optimise monitoring systems (radar, prisms, piezometers) for open pit and TSF.
  • Deliver timely geotechnical input, reporting, and recommendations to stakeholders.

 

About You

We are looking for a safety-focused, solutions-oriented engineer with a strong foundation in open pit geotechnics and a passion for operational improvement. You thrive in a dynamic mining environment and align with Greatland’s values of safety, integrity, and innovation.

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant mine geotechnical or engineering experience (open pit preferred).
  • Practical knowledge of rock mass rating systems, geotechnical modelling, slope design, and ground support.
  • Sound understanding of slope stability analysis techniques and hazard identification/risk assessment.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule with strong data analysis, presentation, and reporting skills.
  • Experience with key software:
    • Vulcan (or similar 3D mining software)
    • Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
    • Rock mechanics numerical modelling (e.g., Rocscience suite)

 

Mandatory:

  •  "C" class drivers’ licence

 

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with monitoring systems (SSR, Trimble, VWP), regulatory compliance (e.g., DMIRS/WA), and tailings experience.

 

About Telfer Operations

Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

 

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects. We offer:

  • Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
  • Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
  • Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
  • Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
  • Parental leave designed to support you and your family
  • Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

 

Apply Now!

Applications close 3 July 2026.

 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Greatland reserves the right to close the advertisement early if required.

 

As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

 

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

 

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