Underground Mine Surveyor

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Reporting to the Senior Surveyor, the Mine Surveyor plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient measurement and mapping of mining operations.


This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Surveyor looking to further develop their career within a dynamic mining environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Maintain survey control networks to Mines Department standards (surface and underground)
• Develop and manage survey databases and models
• Establish drone survey control networks for surface operations
• Conduct detailed surveys and ensure accurate mine model updates
• Prepare accurate end-of-month reporting and survey calculations
• Ensure underground development and open pit/dump designs are executed to plan
• Monitor design implementation and address deviations appropriately
• Support operational teams with layout and technical guidance
• Support ongoing development of UAV (drone) survey capabilities
• Ensure compliance with WHS Act 2020, Mines Regulations 2022, and Company policies

About You:

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Surveying
• Minimum 18 months’ experience as a Graduate Mine Surveyor
• Exposure to underground and/or open pit mining
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work autonomously
• Current WA “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• National Police Clearance (within 12 months)

Desirable:

• Experience with Leica Total Stations, Trimble GPS, and Geosight CMS
• Experience with drone/UAV technology
• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
• Authorised Mine Surveyor (Grade 1 or 2) or ability to obtain

The Westgold Offer

A range of benefits including:

• A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.


Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!


Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver's licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au


Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.