Mine Surveyor
The Mine Surveyor – Open Pit is a key member of the Mining Department, responsible for ensuring accurate surveying and data collection to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining operations. Reporting to the Senior Mine Surveyor, the role provides essential survey control, mine design support, and production data for daily operations and end-of-month reporting. The position involves liaising with mine planning engineers, pit supervisors, geologists, and other mining personnel to deliver timely mine plans, monitor compliance against designs, and contribute to safe and productive mining outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Deliver accurate and timely survey control, pickups and set-outs
- Support mine planning, production and compliance activities
- Generate mine plans and contribute to end-of-month reconciliation
- Work closely with Mine Planning, Geology and Operations teams
- Utilise modern survey and mining technologies including GPS, UAV and 3D scanning
About You:
- Degree or Advanced Diploma in Surveying (or equivalent)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in open pit mining (civil background considered)
- Valid C Class Manual Driver’s Licence
- Strong safety focus and commitment to site standards
- Experience with Leica GPS/Total Stations (advantageous)
- Experience with Surpac, Deswik and Pix4D (advantageous)
- UAV licence and Hexagon Mine Operate experience (highly regarded)
Nestled 120kms south of Townsville, in the vibrant landscapes of north-east Queensland, Ravenswood Gold Mine stands as a testament to both a rich legacy and the forefront of innovation. Ravenswood Gold is a private Australian company jointly owned by EMR Capital (EMR) and Golden Energy and Resources Limited (GEAR).
What We Offer:
- Work at Queensland’s largest gold mine and be part of a high-performing site with a strong production outlook and long mine life.
- Collaborative team environment working alongside professionals with deep industry and site-specific knowledge.
- DIDO on an 8:6 roster
- Camp Accommodation and meals provided
Applications should include the following documentation in PDF format:
- Current Resume
- Cover letter addressing suitability as outlined above.
All preferred candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Nationally Coordinated Police Check, medical assessments, reference checks, and verification of qualifications.
Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.
Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.
