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Geotechnical Engineer

  • 492261
  • Western Australia (Site-Based), WA
  • Permanent - Full-time
  • Closing on: 8 Oct 2026
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What This Role Offers

  • Accelerate your development in a technically challenging mining environment.
  • Work across a range of mining conditions - from shallow to deep (up to 1.8 km).
  • Ongoing training and support to build your skills, including access to further education.

About the Opportunity

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

Your focus will be on applying geotechnical principles to support safe mining operations, while also contributing to backfill and filling activities.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and improving the Ground Control Management Plan and monitoring systems.
  • Supporting the Senior Geotechnical Engineer with ground control, mining methods, and extraction sequences.
  • Monitoring geotechnical conditions, deformation, seismicity, and ground support systems.
  • Conducting analysis using empirical methods, numerical modelling, and rock mass classification.
  • Providing input into mine design and planning, applying lessons learnt and managing geotechnical risks.
  • Championing safety through HSEC compliance, incident investigations, and promoting a strong safety culture.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Geotechnical Engineer in underground mining environments.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

  • A tertiary qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency with relevant mining software packages, such as Rocscience, Deswik, or similar.
  • 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 also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile.

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.

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