Mine Engineer

Perilya; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perilya Limited is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for the Broken Hill Underground Mine to drive planning excellence across short, medium, and long term horizons.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with geology, production and operations teams, and contribute to life-of-mine planning and continuous improvement while upholding Perilya’s safety and values.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mining Engineering with demonstrated experience in underground hard rock mining. Exposure to lead, zinc, or base metals is highly regarded.
• Strong skills in mine design, scheduling, and optimisation, with proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, or similar planning software.
• Ability to analyse complex technical challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver practical, innovative solutions that improve performance and safety.
• Experience contributing to life-of-mine planning, reserve optimisation, and strategic decision-making.
• A commitment to zero harm, continuous improvement, and upholding Perilya’s values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely delivery of short, medium, and long‑term plans.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduates.
• Work collaboratively with geology, production, and operational teams to optimise mine designs and schedules.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in mine planning processes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and life‑of‑mine development.

Skills

Underground mining

Mine design

Scheduling

Optimization

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

About Perilya Limited
Perilya Limited is a well-established Australian mining company with a proud history and a strong international footprint. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, we are owned by Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet, giving us the backing of a global mining leader while maintaining a strong Australian identity.

Our operations include the iconic Broken Hill Operation in New South Wales—one of the world’s great base metals mines with over 130 years of continuous production—and the first underground mining operation in the Dominican Republic, Coridom, which continues to deliver high-quality zinc, lead, copper, and silver. Together, these assets form the foundation of a business with scale, resilience, and long‑term growth opportunities.

Perilya is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, safety leadership, and environmental responsibility. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and communities, with a strong focus on workforce development, diversity, and creating career pathways across both corporate and operational sites. Our collaborative culture values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, making Perilya a workplace where talented people can thrive and contribute to a sustainable future in mining.

Role Details
Perilya is seeking an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join our team at the Broken Hill Underground Mine, one of Australia’s most iconic and long‑standing mining operations.

As a member of the Technical Services team, you will play a key role in driving mine planning excellence, supporting operational success, and mentoring a talented group of engineers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Ensuring timely delivery of short, medium, and long‑term plans.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and graduates.

Work collaboratively with geology, production, and operational teams to optimise mine designs and schedules.

Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in mine planning processes.

Contribute to strategic planning and life‑of‑mine development.

What You Will Bring
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient mining engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced underground environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Qualifications & Experience: A degree in Mining Engineering with demonstrated experience in underground hard rock mining. Exposure to lead, zinc, or base metals is highly regarded.

Technical Expertise: Strong skills in mine design, scheduling, and optimisation, with proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, or similar planning software.

Problem‑Solving Mindset: Ability to analyse complex technical challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver practical, innovative solutions that improve performance and safety.

Business & Strategic Insight: Experience contributing to life‑of‑mine planning, reserve optimisation, and strategic decision‑making.

Safety & Values Focus: A commitment to zero harm, continuous improvement, and upholding Perilya’s values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, and respect.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling you to work effectively across operations, geology, and management teams.

Why Join Perilya

At Perilya, you’ll join a supportive and community‑focused team where safety is at the heart of everything we do. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in underground mining while working in a vibrant regional centre.

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

Perilya Limited is an Australian base metals mining and exploration company operating the iconic Zinc, Lead and Silver mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales and also the Cerro de Maimón Copper, Gold and Silver mine in the Dominican Republic. Perilya's operations also include the Flinders Project in South Australia and the Mount Oxide Project in Queensland.

Perilya Limited is an Australian base metals mining and exploration company operating the iconic Zinc, Lead and Silver mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales and also the Cerro de Maimón Copper, Gold and Silver mine in the Dominican Republic. Perilya's operations also include the Flinders Project in South Australia and the Mount Oxide Project in Queensland.