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Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Carrapateena - 8/6 FIFO
BHP —South Australia
- Team management
- Leadership
- Parental leave
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Senior Engineer - Geotechnical
Consolidated Power Projects Australia —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- AI
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Parental leave
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Shift Engineer - Tunnelling
John Holland —Adelaide SA
- Weekend availability
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
AECOM Ground Engineering & Tunnelling Opportunities
AECOM —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- No degree
- Leadership
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- Communication skills
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BHP —Greater Adelaide SA
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- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Parental leave
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WSP —Greater Adelaide SA
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Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Carrapateena - 8/6 FIFO

BHP -
South Australia

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Job Details

9 days ago

Benefits

Parental leave

Qualifications

Investment
Geotechnical engineering
Team management
Leadership

Full Job Description

Date: 26 Aug 2026 Job Posting End Date: Job Country: Australia #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Job State/Province: South Australia Job Location/Region: Carrapateena

About Copper SA Operations at BHP

BHP is a global resources company operating across more than 90 locations worldwide. Through Copper South Australia (Copper SA), we are building a leading copper portfolio that supports the global energy transition, supplying materials essential for renewable energy, electric vehicles and digital infrastructure.

For you, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of one of Australia's leading copper businesses.

About Carrapateena

Carrapateena is a large, modern underground copper‑gold operation and one of South Australia’s most significant mining developments in the past decade. Located approximately 160km north of Port Augusta on the traditional lands of the Kokatha people. Carrapateena combines cutting‑edge mining methods with a strong focus on safety, innovation and performance.

With an expected mine life of more than 20 years and ongoing investment to expand production, including the transition to large‑scale block cave mining, Carrapateena offers the opportunity to build a long‑term career in a future‑focused operation.

Designed with automation, digital systems and efficiency at its core, the site provides exposure to advanced underground mining and evolving technologies, supporting safer, smarter and more connected ways of working.

About the Role

The Carrapateena Mine Technical Services Team is accountable for delivering value at the Asset in the short, medium and long term, against the needs of all stakeholders.

With an immediate and core focus on delivery production outcomes, they have a secondary focus on leading the expansion of the mine by transitioning from a Sub Level Cave to a Block Cave – this will extend the Carrapateena mine life beyond 2039.

At Carrapateena, we create a safe to fail environment where leaders support, trust and empower individuals to test our own thinking and question the status quo.

Our goal is to deliver each business plan and project milestone safely and on time with value creation at the heart of how we operate.

This role is based at Carrapateena on a FIFO 8 days on / 6 days off roster.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for leading a team of engineers to execute:

All requirements of the ground control management plan (GCMP) including data collection, tactical ground support design, rock mass monitoring & QAQC
Ensuring adherence, and regular review and updates to geotechnical management plans (Ground Control, Seismic, Caving, QAQC, etc)
Analysis and interpretation of geotechnical data for input into short, medium and long term mine design (geometry and sequence)
Management of geotechnical databases
Internal auditing of geotechnical practices ensuring consistency with regulatory frameworks and BHP Copper SA strategy
High priority geotechnical tasks including, but not limited to: cave, seismic, ground control, and inrush risk management
Ongoing mentoring, coaching and guidance to graduates, junior engineers, and technicians
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive value add projects
Consistent communications to key stakeholders with respect to geotechnical hazard management
Providing operational geotechnical support for growth projects associated with the upcoming block cave, e.g. Hydrofrac, BC monitoring installation

About You

Solid, demonstrated experience in underground hard rock Geotechnical Engineering
Sub-level caving and/or block caving experience will be highly regarded
Demonstrated ability to deliver and drive safe geotechnical practices
Experience managing a team of technical professionals
Experience using geotechnical and geological software (IMS suite, mXrap, Rocscience suite, Leapfrog Geo, Deswik)
Undergraduate qualifications in either geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, civil engineering or earth sciences (geology, geophysics)

Life at Carrapateena

Our modern on-site village, Tjungu Village, is designed to support comfort, connection and wellbeing, with:

A fully equipped gym with over 25 stations, group fitness classes, and new wellness facilities including reformer pilates in development
Social and recreational spaces including the Pernatty Pub, mini golf, and a golf simulator
High-quality dining at the Dry Mess, known for its variety and standout meals
Modern, spacious accommodation with in-room entertainment and streaming capabilities
Scenic surroundings and unique site views, including iconic sunrises over the operation

And so much more!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BHP, you’ll do meaningful work in an environment that supports you to perform at your best; on site and at home. That’s why our benefits are designed to support your health, your growth, and your personal balance:

Grow your career your way, with opportunities to develop and move across BHP
Be rewarded with competitive pay, performance bonuses and our BHP employee share plan
Work in an inclusive team where people support each other every day
Enjoy flexibility and family-friendly options that help you balance work and life
Access wellbeing support, including 24/7 confidential assistance for you and your family
Build your future with benefits like paid parental leave, recognition programs, etc

How to Apply

Please apply before 13 September 2026

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

We Support a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and can thrive. Our workforce reflects the communities where we operate, and we value all aspects of identity; gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education, and more.

We ensure that our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and equitable. If you have a disability and need adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].

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