DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE
At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.
As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.
Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.
ABOUT GEMCO
Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
* 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
* Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
* Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours & job sharing
* Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a Permanent position on a 4:3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns. Residential option to live on Groote Eylandt considered.
As the Senior Structural Civil Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the structural integrity program for site while providing expert civil and structural engineering support and governance within a brownfield operational environment.
Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
* Review and endorse designs, risk assessments, and inspection scopes
* Lead engagement with external designers and inspection contractors
* Provide technical assurance across both brownfield and new infrastructure
* Support root cause investigations and maintain inspection records
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
* Delivering structural/civil design, inspections and risk management in operational settings
* Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering professionals
* Developing and maintaining governance systems and processes to control Structural and Civil Engineering standards
* Applying safety, health and environmental design principles and driving quality outcomes
* Engaging effectively with stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams
Qualifications for this position are:
* Tertiary qualifications in Structural or Civil Engineering
* Hold, or be eligible for, CPEng or RPEQ
* Current Class C Driver’s Licence
South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
This job advert will close on Wednesday 13th August 2025.