RESPONSIBLE TAILINGS FACILITY ENGINEER
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 WORSLEY
Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.
Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.
Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.
WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS
- 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
- Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave
- The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
- Short-term incentive bonus paid annually
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is a Permanent position on a 9-day fortnight working week, at our Worsley Alumina Refinery, which is a short drive from Collie (15 minutes), Bunbury (45 minutes) and other nearby scenic communities.
As the Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer you will be responsible for the integrity of the tailings and water storage facilities on site during operation, construction and closure phases of these facilities.
The RTFE should understand the tailings and water storage facilities for which they are responsible, the risks, and the manner in which those risks are being managed, including any failures, deficiencies, or opportunities for improvement. They should be regularly informed by evaluations of performance and review of results conducted as part of the tailings management system, results of the tailings safety review process and be apprised of any significant developments in between these activities, including production and ore body changes.
Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Accountable and responsible for the integrity of the TSFs during their operation, construction and closure
- Implement and maintain the Tailings Management System ensuring compliance with Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM)
- Provide regular updates to the Accountable Executive and senior management on the safety and performance of the TSFs
- Liaising with EOR, DOR, construction, operations, planning, governance, regulatory affairs, social performance and environment teams
- Implementation of the design of the TSFs and planning of remedial works
- Define and develop clear project deliverables for tailings expansion, deposition, geotechnical investigation and dam safety projects
- Water management of the TSF and associated infrastructure
- Lead the monitoring of TSF and water dam performance
- Operation, Maintenance and Surveillance (OMS) Manual and associated documents
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design, construction, operation and monitoring of TSF and water dams
- Recognised tailings dam experience in design, construction and/or operations
- Consulting background/exposure to multitude of settings/operations
- Extensive knowledge of tailings and water storage facilities
- Understanding of technical standards and regulations
- Ability to communicate with and influence operational and engineering personnel
- Auditing and training skills
Qualifications for this position are:
- Engineering degree qualification in relevant engineering subject (civil, soil mechanics, geotechnical)
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 23 October 2026.