Engineer, Geotechnical (45017)

As an Engineer Geotechnical – Underground Operations, you’ll provide practical geotechnical support to help maintain safe, stable underground mining conditions at Cadia. Through inspections, analysis and operational guidance, you’ll mitigate geotechnical hazards and ensure ground support designs, systems and procedures are effectively implemented.

Conduct underground inspections, assess excavation and ground support conditions, and determine rehabilitation requirements.

Complete seismic analysis, Firing Induced Seismic Exclusion Zone updates and post-firing re-entry assessments.

Partner with planning and operations teams to provide geotechnical input into development, cave establishment firings and rehabilitation activities.

Prepare technical documentation for ground support installation and rehabilitation, and support design modifications.

Provide practical advice, presentations and briefings to operational supervisors and underground crews on geotechnical and ground support matters.

A bachelor’s degree or higher in geotechnical, mining or civil engineering, or relevant geology qualifications supported by appropriate experience.

A minimum of two years’ mine or geotechnical engineering experience, preferably within underground mining.

Practical knowledge of underground geotechnical inspections, ground condition assessment, ground support implementation and geotechnical monitoring systems.

Strong analytical, risk management, communication, presentation and technical reporting capabilities.

A current Australian C Class driver’s licence, including competency driving manual vehicles, and practical experience using CAD or mine planning software such as Leapfrog or Deswik.

This permanent position is offered on a 7 days on, 7 days off roster and is based at Newmont’s Cadia operation near Orange, New South Wales. You’ll work within the Underground Operations Geotechnical team, reporting to the Supervisor Geotechnical Engineer – Operations and collaborating closely with planning and operations engineers, operational supervisors and underground crews. It is envisioned that the successful applicant will have unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Cadia is a world-class gold and copper operation and one of Australia’s largest underground mines.

Working at Cadia means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, innovation and delivering sustainable value for our people, communities and business.

Eligible employees may benefit from:

Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.

Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.

Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.

Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale underground operations.

Career opportunities across Newmont’s Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.

The opportunity to live and work in the vibrant Orange region, renowned for its lifestyle, food, wine and strong community connections.

The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.

Please submit your application by the 26th October 2026.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

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