Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Technical Services team at Great Fingall, working on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster.

This key role provides geotechnical leadership and operational support to ensure the stability, safety, and efficiency of mining operations across underground and associated open pit activities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Underground Manager / Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing geotechnical risks, maintaining site standards, and providing day-to-day geotechnical support to operations. You will also mentor geotechnical engineers and contribute to continuous improvement across ground control practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational geotechnical support including mapping, inspections, hazard assessments, and ground support recommendations
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical requirements, Mine Safety Regulations, and Principal Mining Hazard Management Plans (PMHMP)
• Maintain and improve ground support standards, TARPs, and QA/QC programs
• Deliver geotechnical input into mine designs, schedules, and sequencing
• Design, manage, and interpret geotechnical monitoring systems (e.g. prisms, MPBX, SMART cables, seismic systems)
• Conduct investigations into geotechnical incidents such as falls of ground and seismic events
• Manage geotechnical data, reporting, and statutory requirements
• Mentor team members and support cross-functional collaboration with operations, planning, geology, safety, and environment teams

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Geotechnical, Mining, Civil, or Geological Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in mining geotechnics, with strong underground exposure (open pit experience advantageous)
• Demonstrated capability in ground support design, excavation stability, and operational risk management
• Strong practical mindset with the ability to communicate risk clearly to operational teams
• Proficiency with geotechnical and mining software (e.g. Rocscience suite, Deswik/Surpac/Vulcan, Excel)
• Commitment to safety, mentoring, and continuous improvement
• Valid Australian work rights and ability to work on site on an 8/6 roster

What We Offer

• 8:6 roster supporting work-life balance
• Opportunity to work at an established WA gold operation
• High level of operational involvement and technical responsibility
• Supportive, safety-driven team culture
• Career development and leadership opportunities

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.