Mine Planning Engineer - Underground

AngloGold Ashanti Tanzania; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Tier Health Insurance

Annual Bonus

Endorsed WORK180

Parental Leave (26 weeks primary, 8 2°

Training and development opportunities

Inclusion and Belonging committees

Volunteering Leave

Salary sacrifice & Novated Lease

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to join the Underground Mining team at Sunrise Dam Gold mine. The role focuses on delivering underground mine plans and schedules using Deswik, while collaborating with drill & blast, geology and operations teams.

The position operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster from Australia, with a strong emphasis on safety and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast and underground mine ventilation.
• Experience with Deswik or equivalent mine planning software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Produce mine designs for the underground mine to meet the budget physicals in alignment with the mine plan and strategy.
• Produce Stope and Development designs to support the Short-Term Plan and Budget.
• Assist the Senior Planning Engineer with economic evaluations for production panels.
• Work with the Drill & Blast and Operations teams to ensure all plans are fit for purpose and executable.
• Work with the Geology team to optimise Grade Control drill platforms.
• Be an active safety leader in line with the company’s values, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring any risks to the plan are adequately communicated to all stakeholders.

Skills

Mine planning

Communication

MS Office

Tools

Deswik

Job description

We are seeking a Mine Planning Engineerto join ourUnderground Mining teamat our Sunrise Dam Gold mine.

Reporting to the Underground Mine Planning Superintendent, this role is responsible for the delivery of mine plans and schedules in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing industry best practice. This role is on 8 days on /6 days off FIFO roster, where we operate direct flights to our sites from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie

Accountabilities

• Produce mine designs for the underground mine to meet the budget physicals in alignment with the mine plan and strategy
• Produce Stope and Development designs to support the Short-Term Plan and Budget.
• Assist the Senior Planning Engineer with economic evaluations for production panels.
• Work with the Drill & Blast and Operations teams to ensure all plans are fit for purpose and executable.
• Work with the Geology team to optimise Grade Control drill platforms.
• Be an active safety leader in line with the company’s values, policies and procedures.
• Ensuring any risks to the plan are adequately communicated to all stakeholders.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo.

To be considered, we would like to see you have:

• Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast and underground mine ventilation
• Experience in mine design and scheduling software (Deswik)
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Experience with using Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance
• Ongoing permanent work rights in Australia
• Be prepared to work to our company values on a daily basis

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story — a story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world’s most sought-after precious metals.

What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team — a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS

We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that’s regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. Your benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid).
• Attractive Annual Bonus.
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer.
• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance.
• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave.
• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options.