Careers
SGME is widely recognised in the mining and minerals sector for delivering innovative solutions to challenging projects. Our projects span across feasibility and planning, operations, mine and quarry closure, rehabilitation, monitoring and research. SGME’s successes are a testament to our experienced team of scientists, engineers and professional experts and their in-depth knowledge and passion for the mining and minerals sector.
Our Difference
We strive to deliver a consistent level of excellence to our clients with safe working practices while having minimal impact on the environment.
“As a graduate environmental scientist, SGME has been an exceptional place to start my career. I’ve seen firsthand how my contributions not only address current environmental challenges but also pave the way for positive, long-term change.”
Environmental Scientist - Brisbane Team
Our Values
At SGME, we create the ability for our generation to harness resources while safeguarding the value and enjoyment of environments for the future.
We are passionate about authentically sustainable solutions and start with the end in mind when nurturing nature sustainably through every project life cycle.
Environment
Our focus is a sustainable future.
Integrity
We deliver on our commitments to our clients.
Innovation
We look for new ways to create enduring value.
Safety
We do it right, so we all go home.
Governance
Ethical behaviour is in our DNA.
Our Benefits & Team Dynamics
Work Environment
At SGME, we foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and creativity with a sense of purpose to achieve our business objectives and maintain a positive work-life balance. Our team performs best in a supportive team culture with knowledge sharing, talent building, mentoring and career advancement. We support local fundraising initiatives, donate and participate in local charity events, and get involved in industry sponsorships.
Rewards & Benefits
We value our team and prioritise time to listen with integrity. We are proud to say that our team’s wellbeing is our top priority, having adopted a nine-day fortnight (9DF) to balance work commitments with personal and family responsibilities. 9DF means we offer 26 short weeks per year in addition to annual leave, making a positive impact on work-life balance.
The overall success of our business is a collective contribution from our team as they are the face and voice of SGME. We celebrate important milestones and dates and give recognition.
We offer a competitive package in the industry with benefits appropriately aligned to your role and qualifications. Additionally, we have a great office environment and location, exciting projects, opportunities to travel and career progression prospects. If you are looking to join SGME for a rewarding career and boundless team spirit, come and talk to us.
Professional development
We focus on your overall career goals, long-term aspirations and motivations to advance your skills and achieve professional growth. Your professional growth strengthens our business, operational performance, sustainability and competitive edge. Development may also include soft skills such as leadership, communication and problem-solving.
Our professional development program will allow you to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience through internal and external training, mentoring and coaching, industry events, sector forums, on-the-job training, challenging and interesting projects, and opportunities for career advancement within the company.
Sub-contractors & consultants
We work in close collaboration with third party contractors or consultants that are engaged by SGME to supply services on our behalf. Our list of approved sub-contractors and consultants are flexible, require short notice to start and can offer short-terms specialist expertise for scopes that are outside of our core competency. Sub-contractors and consultants are engaged under SGMEs terms and conditions.
Opportunities
We are actively seeking inspired, talented and skilled professionals and graduates. We invite you to apply for our current vacancies to become a valued member of our team.
Surface and Ground Water Engineers / Scientists
A suitable role for you may not be promoted under current vacancies; however, we are continually looking for talented and energetic professionals. We invite you to submit your resume to SGME or contact us at [email protected].
“What drew me to SGME is its focus on partnering with industry to shape the environments of the future. There’s something meaningful about contributing to work that looks beyond immediate outcomes and considers the kind of world we’re helping to create.”
Administration Assistant - Brisbane Team
Our Collaborative Culture Framwork
Individually, we hold qualifications in geoscientific, ecological and geotechnical specialisms, and as a team, we are unstoppable.
Our combined knowledge and expertise as a team of geoforming experts ensure that our solutions are comprehensive, promoting synergy and seamless integration

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We are continually looking for talented and energetic professionals to join our team.
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