Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Tailings Engineers - Queensland Australia
Lead tailings management projects from design through to closure, ensuring safety and sustainability.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead and contribute to tailings management projects from concept to closure, emphasizing safety and sustainability. • Provide expert advice in tailings engineering, geotechnical analysis, and related disciplines. • Support compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and industry best practice. • Conduct risk assessments and develop project‑specific mitigation strategies. • Build strong client relationships and deliver tailored solutions. • Manage project deliverables, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination. • Maintain a proactive approach to problem‑solving and client engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸tailings management
- ▸geotechnical analysis
- ▸regulatory compliance
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸client relations
- ▸project management
What You Bring
We are seeking passionate and experienced Tailings Engineers for our globally recognised Tailings and Mine Waste Group in Queensland (Brisbane, Cairns, or Townsville). The role involves working on projects that shape the future of mining, delivering ethical and sustainable solutions for tailings storage facilities, mine waste management, and closure designs for dams, waste‑rock dumps, and other critical site features. The position offers work across projects in every Australian state and international assignments, with genuine potential for global mobility as your career grows. It suits site‑based professionals transitioning to consultancy or tailings engineers seeking broader experience in an innovative, collaborative environment, and visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available for suitably experienced international candidates. • Hold a relevant engineering qualification (Civil or Geotechnical). • Demonstrate experience in design and site‑based consultancy activities. • Familiarity with GISTM, ICMM, and ANCOLD guidelines. • Experience managing financial and technical aspects of project delivery. • Exhibit strong collaboration skills in multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- ▸civil eng
- ▸design
- ▸gistm
- ▸project management
- ▸collaboration
- ▸tailings
Benefits
At GHD, we live the power of commitment, supporting and empowering people to make a positive impact while working with the business to drive change. We accelerate careers with the right technology and training, enabling ideas and projects to come to life, and together with colleagues, clients, and partners we aim to make an impact felt by all.
Work Environment
Hybrid