Geotechnical Engineer (Mining) (Brisbane City)

About Us pitt&sherryis; an Australian employee-owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world. We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, projectmanagersand consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place. With seven offices throughout Australia, we continue to grow our capability and strengthen our position as trusted advisors to our clients. The Opportunity We areseekinga GeotechnicalEngineer to join our Mining team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply advanced geotechnicalexpertiseto deliver safe, efficient, and commerciallyviablemining and infrastructure projects. As a critical contributor to our technical excellence,you'lltranslate complexchallenges into actionable strategies while building trusted client relationships and strengthening our organisational capability. You will play a pivotal role in:
- Leading geotechnical investigations and providing expert analysis to inform design and operational decisions for mining projects
- Identifyingand mitigatinggeomechanicalrisks through robust modelling, monitoring, and reporting
- Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, clearly articulating technical findings and practical solutions
- Collaborating with mining engineers, structural specialists, and project managers to deliver integrated outcomes
- Contributing to business development by framing geotechnical value propositions in proposals and client discussions
- Mentoring junior engineers and promoting knowledge sharing within the team
- Delivering geotechnical inputs on time, within scope, and aligned with project safety and performance targets What You Bring:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience with at least 2 years of on-site experience
- Sound technical knowledge in geotechnical engineering, including scoping, interpreting, organising, executing, and coordinating projects
- Hold charteredCPEngstatus or be able to obtain in the next 12 months
- Experience in a consulting business environment
- Experience in hard rock mining environments(preferred)
- Postgraduate qualification in Rock Mechanics (preferred but not essential)
- Experience acting as a resource for less experienced colleagues and leading small teams or projects with defined scope and risk
- Demonstrated full technical responsibility across project phases
- Strong business acumen and understanding of client value
- Ability to solve complex problems and apply new perspectives to existing solutions
- Experience contributing to bids and proposals for engineering projects
- Curious and open to exploringnew ideasand learning from failures
- Growth-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement
- Courageous in voicing ideasandembracing feedback
- Agile and adaptable, able to respond to change and refine processes
- Proactive and collaborative, promoting teamwork and empowering others Why join us:
- Passionate Team: We'rea friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role isa excellent opportunityfor someone looking to join us as we launch into our 2030 strategy.
- Flexible Working Practices :Atpitt&sherry;, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and aReturn to WorkBonus for whenyou'reready to come back.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia and Consult Australia.
- Additional Leave: Purchasedadditionalleave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
- Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitiveremunerationpackage.
- Social Connections: Regular social and cultural celebrations to connect with your team.
- Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognised, and you can truly make a difference. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rv71x