Mine Surveyor

Job highlights
  • Variety of projects and work areas, with training in drone technology
  • Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • 8:6 Family Friendly Roster | FIFO Ex Perth
Job ID MMO - MS0226 Closing date 17/03/2026 Last Updated 17/02/2026
Minara Resources is Australia’s largest cobalt producer and a major world producer of nickel. Our Murrin Murrin site in WA’s northern Goldfields is an integrated nickel and cobalt mining and processing operation employing over 1,000 people. We are a diverse, dedicated and driven workforce, building a sustainable business today with a focus on tomorrow.

Minara Resources is wholly owned by Glencore, one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resources companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Glencore employs over 145,000 people operates around 150 operating mining and processing sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities in over 35 countries.

The Role
The successful person will become a member of a hardworking and committed team who are responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the mining surveying department.

You will be responsible for:
  • Coordination of all mine surveying activities in a safe, accurate and timely manner and in accordance with statutory regulations
  • Conduct as-constructed surveys of active pits as required
  • Complete daily mine set-outs (ore boundaries, crests, pit designs).
  • Process and set out engineering and blast designs
  • Clear previous set-outs and complete required surveys
  • Liaise with Mine Engineering, Geology, and Operations for daily survey needs
  • Perform backfill, waste dump, and topsoil surveys
  • Mentor and train survey technicians
  • Complete plant surveys and volumetrics for waste, backfill, rehab, and end?of?month reporting

About You
This role would suit a skilled Mine Surveyor looking to work in a diverse and dynamic team environment where safety is paramount. You will also hold:
  • Tertiary qualification in Mine Surveying
  • Proficient with survey software systems (Deswik, Surpac, Pix4D, CoPre, TBC)
  • Proven experience in a similar role in open cut mining
  • Previous exposure to leading teams members to safely undertake works

What We Offer
We offer a diverse range of roles across our multi-pit mining operations through to our complex and technically challenging hydrometallurgical process plant.

Also on offer are:
  • A permanent position working directly for Minara Resources
  • The opportunity to work for a progressive industry leader in nickel mining and processing 
  • A work environment that prides itself on high safety standards
  • A range of health and lifestyle benefits including our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • An attractive variable compensation program that creates a link between individual performance and company success
  • An excellent team culture with recognition and reward programs
  • The opportunity to take advantage of our impressive 100 kilometres of  cycling and running tracks, premium on-site gym facilities with weekly fitness and sport programs
  • An above industry standard superannuation contribution of 15%
  • A generous private health insurance allowance
  • Well established on-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
  • The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

 
Apply now at www.glencore.com/careers