Mine Planning Engineer

Narooma; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Australia is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer for Cowal Gold Operations. You will develop and maintain short, medium and long-term underground mine plans in collaboration with Operations, Geology and Geotechnical teams to optimise production, safety and ore recovery.

This site-based role uses an 8/6 FIFO roster, offering opportunities to influence Life of Mine planning and collaboration with key stakeholders. Proficiency in Deswik and strong analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mining Engineering.
• Experience with underground hard rock mining environments is required.
• Proficient in mine planning software, Deswik is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term underground mine plans.
• Complete development designs, stope designs and extraction plans.
• Develop mine schedules and sequencing plans to optimise production outcomes.
• Monitor mine performance and adjust plans and schedules as required.
• Provide technical support to underground production and development activities.

Skills

Mining planning

Underground mining

Mine scheduling

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Description

Mine Planning Engineer

Redpath Australia is seeking a motivated and proactive Mine Planning Engineer to join our team at Cowal Gold Operations.

Working closely with Operations, Geology and Geotechnical teams, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining safe, practical and optimised underground mine plans that support production objectives while maximising safety, productivity, ore recovery and value creation.

This is a site-based role where you'll work closely with underground operations, providing technical support, developing mine designs and schedules, and identifying opportunities to improve mining performance and operational efficiency. You'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the mine through strategic planning and collaboration with key stakeholders.

This position operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster, offering the opportunity to work on a leading underground gold mining operation while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

Why Join Redpath?

• FIFO 8/6 roster supporting work-life balance.
• Work on a leading underground gold operation.
• Long-term project stability and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Opportunities to develop your technical and leadership capabilities.
• Be part of a global leader in underground mining.

If you're a Mining Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and want to make a genuine impact on a high-performing underground operation, we'd love to hear from you. Join Redpath and help shape the future of mining at Cowal Gold Operations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term underground mine plans.
• Complete development designs, stope designs and extraction plans.
• Develop mine schedules and sequencing plans to optimise production outcomes.
• Monitor mine performance and adjust plans and schedules as required.
• Support Life of Mine planning and optimisation activities.
• Analyse mining performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Operations, Geology and Geotechnical teams to deliver practical planning solutions.
• Provide technical support to underground production and development activities.
• Assist with forecasts, budgets and planning deliverables.
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports.
• Monitor compliance against approved mine plans and schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Qualifications

About You

• Degree qualified in Mining Engineering.
• Experience in underground hard rock mining environments.
• Strong mine planning experience across short, medium and long-term planning horizons.
• Experience with development design, stope design and mine scheduling.
• Proficient in mine planning software, with Deswik highly regarded.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Australian underground mining experience preferred.