Australia, Brisbane
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: July 03, 2025

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Introduction

Brunel has partnered with an established mining group that's ramping up an underground project in Central Queensland. With strong backing and a future-focused team, this site offers the rare chance to join early and play a key role in shaping safe, efficient operations from the ground up, without the usual red tape.

What are you going to do 

As a key member of the Technical Services team, you'll be instrumental in supporting safe and efficient mining through smart, practical geotechnical solutions. This is a high-performing team with strong experience across large-scale underground operations. You'll work closely with both operational and technical leaders across the mine to identify risk, implement monitoring strategies, and drive site performance through quality geotech practices.

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Managing geotechnical risks in line with relevant QLD legislation (MQSHA & regs)
  • Conducting field investigations, mapping, and sampling to assess conditions
  • Designing and implementing geotechnical monitoring systems
  • Advising on geotech aspects of mine design and project work
  • Collaborating closely with mining, geology, and operational teams
  • Producing reports, presenting findings, and recommending practical solutions

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • A degree in Geotechnical, Civil or Mining Engineering, or Engineering Geology
  • Recent experience in underground coal is essential
  • Familiarity with geotechnical software (Rocscience, GeoStudio etc.)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines
  • RPEQ preferred or working towards

What we offer 

  • 7/7 roster with options to FIFO from Brisbane or relocate to Central QLD
  • Accommodation provided while on shift
  • Work with an experienced leadership team in a values-driven environment
  • Excellent salary + performance bonus + novated lease options
  • Long-term career development in a high-growth operation

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

Please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or email r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat

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