About this role
<p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><strong><span style="color:windowtext">About the Role</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">As a <strong>Geotechnical Technician</strong>, you will support the site geotechnical team through a balance of field and office based work. This is an excellent entry level opportunity for someone looking to build a long term career in geotechnical engineering, with structured training and mentoring provided on site.<br><br></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">You will assist Geotechnical Engineers with inspections, monitoring and data collection, while maintaining all instrumentation support the safe and compliant performance of the underground excavations.<br><br></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">Key responsibilities include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Conducting field inspections underground.</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Monitoring and recording geotechnical instrumentation data</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintaining data in databases (Deswik)</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Supporting instrumentation installations</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintaining geotechnical equipment</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Providing general technical and administrative support to the team</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Upholding strong safety standards aligned to Evolution Mining values<br><br></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">This role offers hands on experience, variety, and a clear pathway into further study or a future geotechnical engineering career opportunity.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><strong><span style="color:windowtext">About You</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">You’re a practical, safety focused and self motivated person who enjoys hands on work and problem solving. You may be early in your career or come from a trade/ technical (IT) or field‑based background.<br><br></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">We’re looking for someone who:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Is reliable, proactive and keen to develop new skills</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Can work independently and as part of a small, supportive team</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Is comfortable working in the field and in the office</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and procedures</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Communicates effectively with a range of stakeholders<br><br></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">You will also bring:</span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">A current manual driver’s licence (essential)</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">An interest or aptitude for technical troubleshooting</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Deswik experience is desirable but not required</li> <li style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Mining experience is advantageous but not essential<br><br></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">This role will suit someone seeking a long term career pathway, with opportunities for further study or progression into a cadetship.<br><br></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><strong><span style="color:windowtext">About Us</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision of <em>inspired people creating a premier global gold company</em>, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><strong><span style="color:windowtext">At Cowal</span></strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">At Cowal, our substantial investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2043. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><strong><span style="color:windowtext">Your Benefits</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, discounted gym membership. Bus transportation is provided to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">This roster is 5:2/4:3, 10 hour day shifts.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:110%;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#302e2c"><span style="color:windowtext">We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.<br><br></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:windowtext">To find out more about us and our Cowal, click here </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:110%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://evolutionmining.com/careers/"><strong>Careers - Evolution Mining</strong></a></span></p>