About the Role Lead two critical systems: Take ownership of both backfill and ventilation across a major underground operation or expand your skill bsae on one of these systems if you have a grasp of the other. High technical impact: Build models, guide planning, and shape long term safety and production outcomes. * Work in Tasmania: Based at a long life underground mine in a scenic region with a relaxed lifestyle and strong community. About the Company This is a well established underground mining operation with a long history, strong investment, and a stable future. The site is known for its supportive culture, collaborative leadership team, and commitment to technical excellence. Engineers joining the business gain access to modern systems, genuine development opportunities, and a workplace that values accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement. The company maintains a strong reputation for looking after its people and providing long term career pathways. Full Position Details Ready to step into a role where your technical expertise directly shapes safety, production, and long term mine performance? This established and well invested underground operation in Tasmania is seeking a Backfill Engineer who can take ownership of both backfill and ventilation systems that support safe and efficient underground mining. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain the site ventilation model to support long term planning, emergency management, and scenario analysis Maintain a complete Masterfile of underground ventilation infrastructure in Deswik Develop backfill guidelines to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective backfill execution aligned to LOM and MOP requirements Provide monthly rolling forecasts for consumables and input into capital purchasing Liaise with Mining, Planning, Processing, and Maintenance to ensure integrated execution of vent and backfill plans Execute all tasks in line with WHS legislation and site protocols Support continuous improvement and contribute to a strong safety culture Complete assigned safety actions and implement activities from the Safety Improvement Plan Qualifications and Experience Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering Experience with paste fill and CRF Proficient in Ventsim and Deswik More than 5 years underground experience Experience leading small teams and managing multiple projects Strong communication skills and cross department collaboration What You Bring A proactive approach to safety and compliance Strong technical capability across ventilation and backfill Ability to plan, forecast, and deliver accurate technical work Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders A mindset for continuous improvement Why Tasmania Clean air, rugged landscapes, mountains, forests, beaches and national parks Perfect for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, exploring waterfalls and outdoor adventures Quieter living, friendly communities, cosy winters and a slower pace Affordable lifestyle without sacrificing your career development Why Apply Work at a well supported underground mine with a secure long term outlook Influence the safe execution of mine plans and critical infrastructure Join a respected team that values technical capability, collaboration and safety Grow your career in a role with meaningful ownership and visibility across the site Salary Salary is in line with current industry standards and negotiable based on experience. In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment . This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day! Cassandra Deakin | cdeakin@marble.com.au | 08 6144 2200 By submitting your CV you agree to have read: marble.com.au/privacy
