Geotechnical Engineer - Olympic Dam

About BHP

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About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer who can play an active role as part of the Mine Planning team at Olympic Dam Mine.

You will play a key role in providing geotechnical input in stope designs, ground support assessments and designs, QAQC of ground support and geotechnical monitoring and ultimately enabling safe execution of mine plans.

This role can be offered as residential or FIFO on a 8 days on, 6 days off roster (other rosters may be considered)

The critical tasks for the role include: 

• Geotechnical design recommendations

• Day-to-day underground inspections and ground support recommendations

• Preliminary stope stability assessments and stope performance reviews

• QA/QC applications on ground-support installations

• Geotechnical hazard management through critical control verifications and monthly audits

About You

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or a related discipline

• Experience in underground mining geotechnical roles

• Minimum C class Driver’s Licence

• Previous exposure to rock mass characterisation through empirical analysis, numerical modelling, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring methods (preferable but not essential)

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and reporting skills

• A proactive, safety-first mindset and ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to self-manage your workload and determine priorities

• A drive for continuous improvement and positive change

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

How to Apply

Please apply before 14 March 2026

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The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.  

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