Senior - Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer
George Fisher Mine – Technical Services
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia 
Reference No: 102121

Mount Isa Mines is one of the oldest, largest and most complex mining operations in Australia, located in Mount Isa, Queensland. Employing over 4,000 people, Mount Isa Mines is now looking for a new member to join the team.
    
The Operation
Mount Isa Mines is the second-largest producer of copper in Australia and one of the largest zinc mines in the world. It is a key asset in Glencore’s global mining portfolio.

The Mount Isa Zinc operations are integrated across the entire supply chain, from resource identification and development to the production and distribution of zinc and lead to customers worldwide. 

We are attracting the best in the industry to our teams, trusting in our people’s talent and supporting their development to become leaders in their fields. We offer structured career development plans and mentoring from industry leaders in your field to ensure our people reach their desired potential.

We also provide an excellent remuneration package and benefits, including above-market superannuation and retailing discounts. 

This is residentially based. This position reports directly to the Superintendent of Geotechnical. 

Your key responsibilities include: 

• Ensure compliance is maintained with the Ground Control Management plan and the QLD Mining Quarrying and Safety ACT.
• Training and mentoring of Geotechnical Engineers and providing ground awareness training to site personnel.
• Conduct and report empirical and numerical modelling results of new mining blocks.
• Record and interrogate monitoring instrumentation, report, and develop action plans in conjunction with operations and planning engineers.
• Ground support product trials and reporting to optimise ground support designs.
• Ensure department KPIs are achieved and performance reporting.

The successful applicants will have:

• A tertiary degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or Geoscience, with majors in Mining and/or Geotechnical engineering.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Demonstrate teamwork, strong communication skills, practical problem-solving skills, and analytical skills.
• Experience in core logging and raise bore stability justifications for shaft infrastructure projects.
• High level of accuracy in their work and ability to manage time effectively.
• Competent in using the following software packages: RocScience, Deswick, Leapfrog3D, FLAC3D. 
• A sound knowledge of risk management, safety systems and legislative requirements.

Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration packaged with 13% superannuation.
• Benefits program including discounts with Health Insurance providers, online and in-store discounts through
• Glencore Rewards, salary sacrificing vehicles, Employee Referral Program and Recognition and Reward programs.
• Fantastic professional development opportunities with Professional External Education Assistance, leadership development programs, ambassador Programs and more; and unrivalled career opportunities.

For further information, please contact: Bec McManus on 
Applications Close: 8:00am Monday 8th December 2025