Mine Surveyor

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• Options for additional superannuation contributions  
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year   

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a permanent position on a 7:7 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the Surveyor you will provide survey control to facilitate execution of mine activities including topsoil stripping, overburden removal, ore mining, drilling/blasting, rehabilitation and associated projects around Mine and supporting activities.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

• Maintain records necessary to provide accurate survey and design information.
• Report all health and safety events and hazards, stopping the job if there is a risk to personal or team health and safety.
• Manage UAV flights to acquire accurate surface and volume information whilst ensuring safe drone operation.
• Maintain accurate and timely survey datasets for use by GEMCO stakeholders.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Being innovative and have the drive to continuously improve.
• Experience working in a similar role at a Mining operation.
• Knowledge of Vulcan or other mine planning systems.
• Knowledge of GPS technology equipment – Trimble
• Experience using I-Site Scanner/I-Site Studio software

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Degree in Surveying or related discipline or significant equivalent experience.
• Full light vehicle licence
• UAV operators’ certificate (preferred)
• Mine Surveyor competency (highly desirable)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 27th January 2025.