Rox Resources is a West Australian mining company located just north-east of Perth. Just a short flight will take you to our Youanmi Gold Mine where we are in the midst of transforming an old underground gold mine into a highly specialised and high-grade gold producer.

As our Chief Surveyor, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting every stage of underground mining, from establishing survey control and guiding mine development to producing accurate spatial data that drives operational success. Working closely with Mining, Geology and Technical Services teams, you’ll lead survey activities while applying your expertise to help shape the future of the Youanmi Gold Project.

The responsibilities of this role will include:

  • Lead the survey operations across the Youanmi mine and region
  • Develop systems and procedures for survey operations
  • Mentor and develop the survey team
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and codes of practice
  • Produce mine and survey plans
  • Compiling end of month surveys and reports
  • Develop the site mine grid and control
  • Documenting spatial changes, including all lateral and vertical voids, ROM stocks and maintaining an up-to-date void model
  • Creating emergency plans quarterly

About You

You will need to be a hands-on decisive leader that can maintain and grow a team as the project progresses is what we need. To be considered for the role, you will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering or Tafe equivalent
  • A competent surveyor with experience in an underground mining and project environment, with an authorised mine surveyor’s certificate (grade 1)
  • Previous experience leading a team
  • +7 years’ experience in underground development and production environments
  • A sound knowledge of statutory survey requirements
  • Experience in Deswik software desirable
  • Experience performing surface and under ground drone flights
  • Current ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence

WHY JOIN ROX RESOURCES?

Right people. Right mine. Right time.

Right mine: Youanmi is a high-grade underground gold mine (Mineral Resource of 2.2Moz at 5.6 g/t), fully funded and in active decline development, targeting first gold in mid-2027 and an initial 7-year mine life at around 117,000 ounces a year.

Right time: Your Rox journey begins right as Youanmi moves from development into production, a rare window to work for a mining company through the exact phase most surveyors dream of seeing, its first gold pour.

Right people: With a fresh team and a new operation taking shape, you’ll have a unique opportunity to establish strong survey practices, foster a positive team culture, and help set the standard for how we work together through our Rox journey.