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# Geotechnical Engineer

Middlemount, Queensland, Australia Full-time Operations 

Listed on Anglo American’s official careers site. Posted October 9, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Anglo American’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AngloAmericanDeBeersGroup/744000154577811-geotechnical-engineer)

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## Job description

At Aquila Mine, we don't just mine coal, we redefine what's possible in underground mining. Located near Middlemount in Queensland's Bowen Basin, Aquila is a world-class metallurgical coal operation and a key part of Anglo American's Capcoal Complex. Developed with cutting-edge automation, remote operations capability, and industry-leading safety systems, Aquila represents the future of underground mining in Australia.

We are seeking a passionate and driven Geotechnical Engineer to join our high-performing technical team and play a critical role in supporting the safe, sustainable, and productive extraction of premium steelmaking coal. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, this key role will see you: Maintain geotechnical oversight of underground operations and audit compliance with corporate standards and approved support designs.

Design ground support and monitoring systems to support safe and productive mine operations. Conduct regular underground inspections to audit installed strata support and strata conditions to confirm the effectiveness in accordance with the approved support designs. Provide strategic advice to the Technical Services and Mining Operations departments on how to maximise the value of the operation. Advise management and operational staff on geotechnical issues.

Manage the Strata Defect System and ensure compliance with the Geotechnical Operational Management System. Advise and assist engineers with recommendations on geotechnical and hydro-geological issues regarding mine design, planning and operations. Understand and comply with all legislative and company safety, health, environment, cost and production objectives, guidelines, procedures, and requirements relevant to the professional management of ground conditions.

Provide mentoring and training to personnel with respect to strata support systems.

## Qualifications

Tertiary degree in Geotechnical Engineering or similar discipline
- Proven underground coal experience within a Geotechnical Engineering role Experience with computer aided mine design programs, geotechnical software, and other business software Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) would be highly advantageous or willingness to obtain recognition
- Ability to understand functionality of business systems and provide relevant data for business purposes

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 9, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: Middlemount, Queensland, Australia
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Anglo American’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AngloAmericanDeBeersGroup/744000154577811-geotechnical-engineer)

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