Assistant Mine Surveyor

4 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia South32 Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Job description:

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 15% 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
  • 14% superannuation contributions
  • Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
  • 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 is a Permanent position on a 7:7 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the
Assistant Mine Surveyor
, you will be responsible for providing survey control and accurate spatial data to support safe and efficient mining operations at GEMCO.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

  • Maintain survey control across mining, drill & blast and rehabilitation areas
  • Capture survey data using drones, scanners and GPS equipment
  • Process survey data and prepare volume and surface reports for planning teams
  • Support site monitoring, including tailings and rehabilitation surveys

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

  • Supporting survey, mining or technical fieldwork activities
  • A good work ethic, great communication skills and a desire to learn and grow
  • Using GPS, UAV or scanning technology for measurement and data capture
  • Maintaining survey records, tools or equipment accurately and on time
  • Knowledge of Vulcan or Point Studio highly regarded

Qualifications for this position are:

  • Current C Class Drivers Licence (Manual)
  • Mine Surveyor's Competency (preferred)

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 12th November 2025.

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