What This Role Offers

• Test your skills in two technically complex, deep mines
• Collaborate with and learn from a large Technical Services team
• Upskill and receive financial assistance for further education

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Backfill Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Backfill Superintendent and work on an 8:6 roster.

Your focus will be on supporting underground mining operations by developing and managing backfill strategies that ensure safe production and long-term mine stability.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing backfill strategies to support safe mining and tailings management.
• Designing fill plans based on mining cycles, along with reticulation and wall plans to ensure safe and efficient pours.
• Collaborating with plant operators to ensure high-quality material production and accurate data reporting.
• Conducting inspections and overseeing the placement of paste, CHF, and rockfill.
• Maintaining QA/QC programs and ensuring compliance with Fill Management Plans and risk assessments.
• Driving continuous improvement and contributing to budget and schedule planning.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a Mining Engineer with experience in underground environments and exposure to paste or CHF backfill systems.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of backfilling, CHF pastefill, or rockfill operations.
• Proficiency in mining software packages.
• A current C-class manual driver’s licence.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, with support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Next Steps

Empower your future with us; apply now.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.