Date: 13 Oct 2026
Location: Subiaco, WA, AU, 6008
Company: Greatland Pty Ltd
Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.
Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day.
Greatland’s core values of safety, teamwork, ownership, responsibility and integrity at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.
About the Role
As the Principal Geotechnical Engineer, you will be the organisation's technical authority on geotechnical matters, providing leadership across studies, operations and project development. You will work closely with site teams, technical specialists and senior leaders to optimise geotechnical performance, manage risk, and ensure best-practice standards are consistently applied across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain company-wide geotechnical standards, procedures and best-practice frameworks.
- Champion geotechnical safety, risk management and critical risk review processes across operations and projects.
- Partner with site leadership teams to align priorities and provide high-quality technical reporting and recommendations.
- Support Corporate Studies and Business Development activities through the provision of geotechnical inputs into Scoping, PFS, FS, detailed design and due diligence activities.
- Provide advanced technical support to site geotechnical teams, including stability assessment, numerical modelling, operational performance reviews and ground support optimisation.
- Review and endorse geotechnical inputs for Life of Mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting and mining risk assessments.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities and drive initiatives that enhance geotechnical performance across the business.
- Oversee geotechnical testing programs and maintain a corporate database of geotechnical and orebody properties.
- Support project delivery through design management, operational readiness and commissioning of geotechnical systems and processes.
- Mentor and develop geotechnical capability across the organisation, supporting graduates, early-career and experienced engineers.
About You
You are a respected geotechnical professional with strong technical capability, commercial awareness and a collaborative leadership style. You enjoy solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders and developing the next generation of technical talent.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years' experience in mining geotechnical engineering, including at least 5 years in a senior geotechnical role.
- Strong expertise in geotechnical design, analysis and numerical modelling.
- Experience using software such as RocScience Suite, Deswik, Vulcan, Map3D and Leapfrog.
- Demonstrated experience delivering geotechnical improvement initiatives and operational optimisation projects.
- Experience monitoring and managing mining-induced seismicity.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and technical report-writing skills.
- Proven underground mining experience in:
- Bulk stoping operations with cemented paste fill.
- Narrow vein and open stoping methods with pillars.
Highly Regarded
- FLAC3D experience.
- Underground sub-level caving experience.
- Experience working in weak or weathered cover sequences and perched aquifer environments.
- Open pit geotechnical engineering, waste dump and landform modelling experience.
- Groundwater management and hydrogeological modelling experience.
Why Greatland?
At Greatland, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values initiative, professionalism, and a positive workplace culture. We offer:
- Brand-new, modern workspace in the heart of Subiaco, close to cafés, restaurants, shops and transport links great for commuting and lunch breaks.
- Enjoy our end of trip facilities, along with complimentary snacks and beverages
- Competitive salary packages with performance-based incentives
- Milestone service awards to recognise loyalty and long-term contributions.
- Education assistance and support for approved professional development help employees grow their careers.
- Great Rewards gives you access to hundreds of discounts, cashback offers and exclusive deals from leading retailers
- Parental leave that supports you
Apply Now!
Applications close 9 November 2026
Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Greatland reserves the right to close the advertisement early if required.
As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.
At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.
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