Geotechnical Engineer | Cannington near McKinlay | 8/6 FIFO/DIDO
South32About the Role
South32 is hiring a permanent Geotechnical Engineer for its Cannington silver and lead operation in northwest Queensland. The role works an 8/6 day-shift roster, FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville, or DIDO from the Mount Isa, Cloncurry and McKinlay shires. You will give timely geotechnical advice to support mine planning, scheduling and mining at this underground mine. Applications close on 26 November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing field conditions and the stability of stopes and tunnels
- Designing ground support systems and rockfall controls
- Analysing seismic data, damage mapping and LiDAR convergence results
- Identifying geotechnical risks and supporting regulatory compliance
- Working with operational teams to turn monitoring data into clear advice
About You
- Tertiary qualification in engineering or geology
- Geotechnical or rock mechanics experience in underground mining
- Practical skill in judging ground conditions and stability
- Able to interpret monitoring data and make recommendations
- Clear communicator who works well across teams
What's on Offer
- 8/6 day-shift roster with FIFO or DIDO
- Flights land at the onsite airport, and camp is 3.5 km from the mine with a walking track between them
- Onsite accommodation with meals, gym, pool, music room and social area
- 14% superannuation
- Annual short-term incentive bonus
- 26 weeks full-paid or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
About South32
South32 is a global mining company producing commodities for a low-carbon world. Cannington, about 800 km west of Townsville, is one of the world's largest silver and lead producers, with an underground mine, a processing plant and a concentrate facility at the Port of Townsville.
Apply directly on South32's careers site using the apply link on this listing.