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You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.\nWhat you’ll do:\nWe’re looking for a motivated and proactive Senior Tailings Engineer to join our Mine Advisory team, supporting the delivery of specialised tailings and mine waste management projects. As a Senior engineer within our Melbourne tailings team you'll support clients and projects, delivering exceptional consulting services and supporting junior team members in their development.\nSupporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of tailings and mine waste projects.\nAssisting with project scheduling, cost tracking, procurement, and reporting.\nPreparing technical documentation including scopes of work, design inputs, risk assessments, and progress reports.\nParticipating in field investigations, site inspections, monitoring campaigns, and operational assessments.\nHelping manage stakeholder engagement with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal specialists.\nEnsuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with industry standards and best practice.\nContributing to continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery and technical workflows.\nAbout You\nDegree qualifications in Engineering (Civil, Geotechnical, Mining, Environmental) or a related discipline.\n7+ years experience working in mine tailings- ideally with exposure to both a technical engineering position and project management.\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nA keen interest in mine tailings.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nA collaborative approach and willingness to learn from senior technical specialists.\nAbility to travel to site as required.\nWhy WSP?\nWork alongside industry-leading tailings and geotechnical professionals.\nExposure to a diverse range of projects across Australia and internationally.\nA supportive team culture that values development, innovation, and technical excellence.\nOpportunities for structured career growth and professional accreditation.\nFlexible working options.\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nJoin our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. 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