Mine Engineer

Perilya; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Perilya is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for the Broken Hill Underground Mine in New South Wales. You will drive mine planning excellence, deliver short- to long-term plans, and mentor a team of engineers within the Technical Services group.

You will collaborate across geology, production, and operations to optimise designs, schedules, and life-of-mine development, while upholding Perilya's safety and values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering with underground hard rock mining experience.
• Exposure to lead, zinc or base metals is highly regarded.
• Strong skills in mine design, scheduling and optimisation.
• Experience contributing to life-of-mine planning, reserve optimisation and strategic decisions.
• Commitment to zero harm and Perilya values.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of short, medium and long-term mine plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates.
• Collaborate with geology, production and operations to optimise designs and schedules.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Contribute to life-of-mine planning and strategic development.

Skills

Mine design

Scheduling

Optimisation

Underground mining

Mentoring

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

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.