Senior Backfill Engineer — Perth, Perth Region

What this Role Offers Manage a small technical team. Test your skills in two technically complex, deep mines. Collaborate with and learn from a large Technical Services team. Upskill and receive financial assistance for further education. About the Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Backfill Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Backfill Superintendent and work on an 8:6 roster. Your focus will be on coordinating cemented hydraulic fill (CHF) and paste fill operations to deliver timely, high-quality, and cost-effective backfill. Your primary responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing backfill plans aligned with mine plans and budgets. Reviewing and updating procedures, response plans, and databases to improve operational efficiency. Managing budgets, schedules, and procurement for backfill operations. Overseeing backfill placement, barricade installations, and the performance of paste and CHF reticulation systems. Leading QA/QC activities, including routine material analysis and compliance with management plans. Ensuring compliance with legal, safety, and environmental standards while promoting a safety-focused culture. About You Our preferred candidate will have a background as a mining or geotechnical engineer in underground hard rock environments, with strong experience in backfill operations. Other key skills, experience, and qualifications: A tertiary qualification in mining engineering, geotechnical engineering, or a related discipline. Experience in managing CHF or paste activities. Familiarity with backfill instrumentation and monitoring. Knowledge of mine design and mine scheduling tools (e.g., MineCAD, Surpac, Deswik, etc.) Current C-class manual driver’s licence. About 29Metals and Golden Grove 29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane. We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile. Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades. Next Steps Empower your future with us; apply now. Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.