Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Caving Studies (44805)

As a Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Caving Studies , you'll provide geotechnical and hydrogeological expertise across Newmont's global portfolio of caving projects, supporting studies from early-stage concepts through to execution readiness. You'll play a key role in managing technical risks, overseeing investigation programs, and integrating geotechnical outcomes into project and mine design decisions.

Support the development and execution of geotechnical and hydrogeological study programs across multiple caving projects.

Manage consultants, contractors, and technical work packages to deliver study outcomes safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Coordinate technical activities and key interfaces between project teams, site personnel, and subject matter experts.

Oversee geotechnical and hydrogeological investigation and data collection programs, ensuring reliable and high-quality datasets.

Provide technical input into geotechnical risk management, mine planning, cave design, infrastructure decisions, and project evaluations

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline. Postgraduate qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering will be highly regarded.

Extensive experience in geotechnical engineering within mining, underground operations, or project study environments.

Demonstrated experience supporting or leading geotechnical aspects of caving studies and underground mining projects.

Strong knowledge of cave mechanics, rock mass characterization, geotechnical investigations, hydrogeology, and geotechnical risk management.

Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams, specialist consultants, and geotechnical data management platforms such as Leapfrog and AcQuire.

Preferred location is Melbourne, with candidates in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Northern Territory, and North America also considered.

Opportunity to contribute to Newmont's global portfolio of caving studies and projects.

Remote working arrangements may be considered, with periodic travel to project sites and field investigation programs required.

Work closely with study managers, technical specialists, site teams, and external consultants to support world-class caving projects.