Superintendent Geotechnical

<Job Title> Superintendent Geotechnical </Job Title>

< Job Location> Gwalia </Job Location>

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Job Title

Superintendent Geotechnical

Job Roster

• Lifestyle friendly 8/6 roster, FIFO Perth to Leonora
• Influence planning, design and operational decisions
• Develop and mentor a high-performing technical team

Job Summary

In charge of overseeing all on site geotechnical issues

Job Statement

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Superintendent Geotechnical – Operations to lead site-based geotechnical support across underground and open pit operations. Reporting to the Underground Manager, this critical leadership role is accountable for managing geotechnical risk, implementing standards, and providing timely, practical technical guidance that supports safe and reliable production outcomes.

You will play a key role in connecting corporate geotechnical standards with site execution, working closely with senior technical leaders while leading a capable and engaged site team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will drive geotechnical performance across all active operations, ensuring robust systems, effective risk management, and high-quality input into planning and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Geotechnical Leadership & Risk

• Lead geotechnical support across underground and open pit operations
• Implement and maintain geotechnical plans, TARPs, monitoring and inspection regimes
• Identify, manage and escalate geotechnical risks and control failures
• Monitor ground performance and adjust recommendations accordingly

Technical Delivery & Operations

• Provide practical advice on design, ground support, sequencing and slope stability
• Embed geotechnical inputs into planning cycles and operational decisions
• Oversee monitoring systems, instrumentation and data integrity
• Support incident investigations and approve designs and risk assessments

Leadership & Capability

• Lead, coach and develop the site geotechnical team
• Drive strong field presence, accountability and technical discipline

Planning, Assurance & Improvement

• Contribute to budgets, forecasts and mine planning
• Coordinate investigations, consultants and assurance activities
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, reporting and workflows

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong cross-functional relationships across site and technical teams
• Provide clear, risk-based updates to leadership and support better decision-making

What you can expect from us:

• A caring and supportive culture.
• Professional and positive team environments on site, and at all facilities.
• A 'grow our own' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.
• Access to professional development activities and educational assistance.
• Competitive salary, and options for salary sacrificing.
• Our team lives by the ASPIRE Values – Accountable. Sustainable. People First. Integrity. Results. Empower.

About You

You are a technically strong and operationally focused geotechnical professional who thrives in a site-based leadership role. You bring a practical mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safe and efficient mining outcomes.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering or Engineering Geology
• Significant demonstrated experience in geotechnical roles across underground and open pit mining
• Strong experience in ground control, slope stability, monitoring and geotechnical risk management
• Proven ability to integrate geotechnical advice into operations
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Current C Class Manual Driver’s Licence

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Mechanics or related discipline </Job Description>