Engineer Geotechnical
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
About Mungari
At Mungari, now with a mine life through to 2038, our people have a longer future with opportunities to grow. With underground and open pit mining, and an expansion of the processing plant completed, the operational diversity and unique work experience is great for building and uplifting careers. Located in the Western Australia Goldfields, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly out (FIFO) roster from Perth or live local and enjoy our close-knit communities and local lifestyles.
What we offer
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, employee share scheme, quarterly performance bonus, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance and local employee benefits.
The position will ideally be based residentially in either Kalgoorlie or FIFO from Perth (relocation support within Australia will be provided) on a 8/6, 12-hour roster.
At Evolution, we know that flexibility means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
About the Role
As a Geotechnical Engineer at Evolution Mining’s Mungari operations and reporting to the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting underground mining activities through expert geotechnical analysis, design, and risk management. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining practices.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing geotechnical input into mine design, scheduling, and ground support systems.
- Conducting geotechnical mapping, core logging, and numerical modelling to assess ground conditions and performance.
- Monitoring seismic activity and supporting the use of IMS seismic systems and data analysis.
- Investigating geotechnical incidents and recommending improvements to ground control strategies.
- Collaborating with geologists, engineers, and operations teams to manage shared geotechnical risks and optimise resource recovery.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, update ground control management plans, and deliver ground awareness training across site personnel.
About you
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in underground mining operations? Evolution Mining is seeking a proactive and technically skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mungari team. This role is essential to ensuring safe, efficient, and productive underground operations through expert geotechnical support and design.
You are a geotechnical professional with a strong foundation in underground mining and a passion for safety, innovation, and collaboration. You bring a practical mindset, technical expertise, and a drive to continuously improve systems and outcomes.
- You hold tertiary qualifications in Mining, Geoscience, or Civil Engineering with a major in Geomechanics (or equivalent).
- You have a minimum of 3 years’ geotechnical experience in underground mining, with exposure to operations, technical services, or project management.
- You’re proficient in geotechnical software (Map3D, Phase2, Dips, Unwedge), seismic systems (IMS Suite), and CAD/modelling tools (Leapfrog, Deswik), with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
You’re a self-starter who thrives in a team environment, capable of delivering sound geotechnical designs, conducting risk assessments, and supporting ground control systems. Your ability to liaise across departments and contribute to business improvement makes you a valuable asset to any mining operation.
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
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We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.