Mining Consultant

Weir; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Mining Consultant based in Perth to deliver innovative mine planning and optimisation solutions as part of a global leader in mining software.

The role blends office-based consulting with site exposure and travels, offering opportunities to work across commodities and regions while collaborating with industry experts to improve performance across the mining value chain.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Sciences required.
• Experience or strong capability in mine planning and scheduling environments.
• Exposure to Micromine Beyond, Alastri, Spry or similar mining software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Self-driven mindset with willingness to travel to mine sites.

Responsibilities

• Help shape mining decisions that influence operational performance.
• Build trusted partnerships with mining companies across regions.
• Gain exposure to complex mining challenges and industry-leading practices.
• Contribute to projects that improve productivity and efficiency.
• Develop consulting expertise through collaboration with experienced professionals.
• Deliver innovative solutions that support safer and more sustainable mining.

Skills

Mine planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Willingness to travel

Education

Mining Engineering or Geological Sciences

Tools

Micromine Beyond

Alastri

Spry

Job description

Division : Software Solutions
Role : Mining Consultant
Location : Perth, Western Australia
Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Job Summary

Launch your mining consulting career with a global leader, delivering innovative mine planning and optimisation solutions that create real value for mining operations worldwide.

Key Selling Points

• Work on high-impact mining projects across global operations
• Develop expertise with industry-leading mine planning software
• Blend office-based consulting with site exposure and travel

About Us

We are the world’s leading mining software business bringing together the expertise of Micromine, Motion Metrics and Fast2Mine.

Our solutions help mining companies explore, design, plan and operate more effectively through industry-leading software, AI, machine vision and automation technologies. From geology and mine planning to fleet performance and operational optimisation, we help customers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability across the mining value chain.

Backed by Weir’s global reach and resources, we combine deep mining expertise with a strong innovation roadmap, delivering trusted technology solutions used by mining operations around the world.

The Opportunity

Join Micromine Precision Consulting in Perth and work alongside experienced industry experts delivering mine planning, scheduling and optimisation solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your consulting career, gain exposure to diverse commodities and mining methods, and help customers make critical operational and strategic decisions that improve performance across the mining value chain.

The Impact you’ll have

• Help shape mining decisions that influence operational performance and long-term outcomes.
• Build trusted partnerships with mining companies across a range of commodities and regions.
• Gain exposure to complex mining challenges and industry-leading practices.
• Contribute to projects that improve productivity, efficiency and resource utilisation.
• Develop consulting expertise through collaboration with highly experienced professionals.
• Play a role in delivering innovative solutions that support safer and more sustainable mining.

What you need to succeed

• Degree in Mining Engineering or Geological Sciences.
• Experience or strong capability in mine planning and scheduling environments.
• Exposure to Micromine Beyond, Alastri, Spry or similar mining software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Self-driven mindset with a willingness to travel to mine sites as required.

What you can expect from us

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive remuneration
• Career development within a growing global organisation
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and gym membership

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply.