Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

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Bellevue Gold Limited (ASX:BGL) operates its 100% owned high-grade Bellevue gold mine in Western Australia. The Bellevue mine has a long mine life and is forecast to produce ~150,000 Au ounces a year.

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Underground mining has occurred since late 2020 to establish multiple mining fronts that de-risks production with exploration in progress to expand the current high-grade resource.

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The Bellevue Gold Mine is located approximately 30km north of Leinster township and sits in a major gold, lithium and nickel producing district. The Company has a highly skilled management team with a track record of exploration success and operating major gold mines.

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Bellevue Gold has achieved its ambitious goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions for the Bellevue Gold Project. This milestone has been underpinned by a sector-leading renewable energy power station, designed to deliver approximately 80–90% renewable energy penetration and support Bellevue’s position as a low-carbon gold producer.

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Bellevue Gold’s vision is to be a sustainable gold mining company that delivers value for shareholders, benefits local communities, and fosters a thriving workplace. Through its values-based leadership approach, the Company is committed to building a high-performance organization that delivers superior shareholder returns and positive ESG outcomes. We seek to foster an energetic and collaborative work culture that attracts and retains exceptional employees.

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The Graduate Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining and advancing our geotechnical systems and processes and providing key inputs to the planning team to deliver a robust mine plan safely, efficiently and cost effectively.

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This role is permanent full time and is based on site on an 8/6 roster.

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Your main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

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• Ensure compliance of Geotechnical considerations as per the Mines Safety and Inspection Regulations.
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• Demonstrate personal commitment to company safety standards and actively contribute to initiatives that improve workplace safety, productivity, and operational performance.
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• Support the monitoring and reporting of geotechnical hazards across underground mining operations.
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• Conduct regular underground inspections under the guidance of the senior /geotechnical engineer, to assess ground conditions and ensure adherence to ground support standards.
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• Assist in the collection and interpretation of geotechnical data, including structural mapping, core logging, stress damage mapping, and geotechnical domains definition.
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• Maintain and validate geotechnical databases through ongoing data collection, quality control, and data analysis to support geotechnical models.
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• Assist with the analysis and review of mine designs using empirical and numerical modelling techniques to provide geotechnical input to mine planning and production teams.
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• Assist with the design and optimisation of ground support systems using recognised empirical and numerical design methodologies.
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• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and operation of geotechnical monitoring systems, including recording, analysing, and reporting monitoring data.
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• Support the maintenance and ongoing improvement of site seismic monitoring systems and assist with the interpretation of seismic data.
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• Participate in geotechnical investigations, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives to develop professional competency and contribute to site performance.
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Key Skills/Qualifications/Experience/Competencies:

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• Tertiary qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering or Mining Engineering.
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• Ability to collect, analyse and interpret geotechnical and monitoring data.
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• Commitment to safety, quality and teamwork.
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• Good written and verbal communication skills.
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• Superior organisational and interpersonal skills.
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• Current C class WA drivers licence.
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• Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills.
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• Good interpersonal communication, literacy, numeracy and presentation skills.
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• Outstanding analytical skills and high attention to detail.
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• Ability to work to deadlines.
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BGL is commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and building an organisation which provides equalopportunities for all its employees with the objective of attracting, retaining, and developing a workforce that is representativeof the wider community. Further to this BGL regards engagement, communications, and consultation with the community inwhich we operate as a core principle to our business. Through our community investment program with local communities andhe wider corporate sponsorship programs Bellevue Gold aims to leave a legacy of improved outcomes in the communities inwhich we operate.

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