AddressAbout us
Evolution Mining has evolved into a globally relevant gold mining business with a reputation of delivering value for all stakeholders. Our overriding priority is safety. We dare our people to think differently, we act like owners, and we live our values of safety, accountability, excellence, and respect. We want people's time at Evolution to be a highlight of their career, forging a company that's known for sustainable excellence, and attracting the best talent, not only to Evolution, but also to our industry.
Our Cowal Gold Operation (CGO) is a cornerstone asset located near West Wyalong in central NSW with a leadership team that continually focus on embedding a values driven culture aligned with our company vision to create a premier, global gold company. Cowal has recently begun underground stoping and approvals for an extension to the existing open pits are currently underway, which extends the mine life well into the next decade. This is an exciting operation where a future leader can influence the direction of the Geotechnical department and ultimately the operation.
About the role
Reporting to the Integrated Planning Manager, the Superintendent Geotechnical Engineer provides leadership and management for both the Open Pit and Underground Geotechnical teams. This will include overseeing the execution of Geotechnical Engineering design and analysis activities linked to both underground and open pit operations. Key responsibilities for the role will include ensuring that the teams deliver cost-effective, functional, and robust designs that meet safety standards, design criteria, and enhance reserve recovery. This position also involves the responsibility for the Geotechnical Quality Control/Quality Assurance and documentation related to mining operations.
The Superintendent Geotechnical Engineer also plays a crucial role in enforcing risk controls, recommending corrective measures for geotechnical challenges, and engaging external consultants or resources as necessary. They will manage the team's compliance with reporting requirements for Underground and Open Pit This leadership role involves providing short, medium, and long-term functional objectives, while promoting the development and skills competencies of team members through coaching and guidance.
Key responsibilities/ result areas in this role include:
- Overseeing team performance, behaviours, continuity, and succession, offering coaching, performance management, and geotechnical support.
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders for timely geotechnical evaluation and design to ensure operational and production safety.
- Contributing to Mining department budgeting, driving continuous improvement, and demonstrating alignment with Evolution Values.
- Managing Geotechnical teams for both Open Pit and Underground, ensuring critical control maintenance, statutory compliance, and proactive risk management.
- Facilitating the exchange of geotechnical insights for safe operations, through clear communication with key stakeholders, including Operational Managers.
- Establishing and revising geotechnical standards, procedures, and risk mitigation plans.
- Taking a hands on approach, conducting meaningful safety interactions, while embodying a positive safety attitude and setting a precedent.
- Proactively identifying and addressing hazards, leading the team in recognizing at-risk activities and involving specialized expertise for requisite controls, encompassing safety, environmental, and operational considerations
- Championing Evolution Mining's Values and commitment to Safety, Environment, Inclusion and Diversity, and Emissions Reduction (Net Zero)
About you
The ideal applicant must have a tertiary qualification in mining Geotechnical Engineering or a related field, with the added advantage of a post-graduate degree in Geomechanics. Possesses prior experience in both open pit and/or underground settings, coupled with a strong background in risk management. You will have demonstrable skills in team leadership, management, and effective interpersonal communication. It is essential that you are proficient in identifying, analysing, and resolving intricate problems while communicating information adeptly through verbal, written, numerical, and graphical means. Adept at establishing and maintaining work standards, overseeing subordinate Engineers, and fostering positive relationships with peers, superiors, and subordinates. Exhibits proactive autonomy in achieving individual, team, and organizational objectives. Highly skilled in collaborating with key stakeholders to define scope, address challenges, and deliver effective solutions.
You will have strong written and oral communication skills, with experience in compliance reporting, and have excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills, both with external and internal stakeholders, and across all levels of the business. To be successful in this role you must be proactive and have a willingness to work through challenging situations.
It is important that you demonstrate a leadership approach with behaviours that align to the Evolution Mining values (Safety, Excellence, Accountability, Respect), modelling inclusive leadership with a continuous improvement mindset, challenging existing practices, and driving a positive, high-performing culture.
What we offer
This is a significant opportunity to further develop your professional career and attracts a competitive remuneration package including short and long-term incentives, as well as access to Evolution leadership development programs and other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to providing safe and inclusive work environments which allow our employees to be themselves. We support our employees' work-life balance and provide a stimulating environment to foster development and career growth. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
As part of the application process, Evolution will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role.
We thank you for taking the time of submitting your application. For more information, you can contact michael.kelly@evolutionmining.com
