Mine Planner

Core Crew; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive team

Impact on leading mining operation

Job summary

Core Crew is seeking a Mine Planner to join our Australian mining operations. You will contribute to the development of short‑ and long‑term mine plans and production schedules, ensuring alignment with site conditions and reserves.

We value graduates and professionals with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or MineSched, plus data tools like Excel, Power BI, SQL or Python. A safety‑driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mine or production planning within mining or related industry; internships acceptable for recent grads.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop short- and long-term mine plans and production schedules.
• Coordinate with operations, geology and survey to align plans with site conditions and reserves.
• Optimize mining methods, sequencing and equipment utilisation.
• Prepare production data and KPI reports to identify improvements.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mine planning

Production planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

MineSched

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

MINE PLANNER
Core Crew | Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Core Crew is a trusted partner across Australia's mining and resources sector, delivering skilled people and workforce support to mining operations. We're committed to promoting diversity and creating genuine opportunities for people who want to build a career in mining. If you're driven and ready for a new challenge, Core Crew is a great place to grow.

About the Role

Core Crew is seeking a talented and driven Mine Planner to join our team. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient planning of our mining operation. We're looking for someone with mine planning or production planning experience ready to take the next step, or a recent graduate keen to put their skills into an active mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of short-term and long-term mine plans and production schedules
• Liaise with operations, geology and survey to align plans with site conditions and reserves
• Assist in optimising mining methods, sequencing and equipment utilisation
• Prepare and analyse production data, building KPI reports to identify areas for improvement
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost estimation for planned works
• Participate in incident investigations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Experience in mine planning or production planning within mining or a related industry (recent graduates with relevant internships will be considered)
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, MineSched) and/or strong data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python)
• A commitment to safety and a strong work ethic

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Work with a highly skilled and supportive team
• Contribute to the success of a leading mining operation