Mining Engineer

LUKA RESOURCES; Balranald; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New camp facilities and gyms

Inclusive and collaborative culture

18 weeks paid parental leave

Competitive remuneration with bonus

Company share matching

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Iluka Resources is seeking a Mining Engineer for Balranald, NSW, to provide technical expertise in mining solutions and ensure the efficient delivery of operation objectives. The role involves coordinating consolidated plans for extraction, backfill, tailings and rehabilitation, and communicating these to stakeholders.

The position requires a tertiary degree in mining or related discipline, and experience with mine planning software.

Qualifications

• Strong short and medium term production planning knowledge.
• Experience with mine planning software.
• Ability to communicate mine plans under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide short and medium term production planning expertise for the mine including schedules for mining development and extraction the drills.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
• Effectively communicate mine plans to internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Manage a rolling schedule to ensure production outcomes are achieved.
• Develop plans for topsoil and overburden stripping, tailings injection and management and rehabilitation.

Skills

Production planning

Data recording

Communication under pressure

Education

Tertiary degree in mining

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

About the role

Owing to its relative depth (approximately 60 metres below surface), Iluka has spent decades developing a novel, remotely operated, underground mining (UGM) technology. This mining method is now in operation at the Balranald Mine. This mining method is truly innovative! Iluka’s UGM technology is akin to keyhole surgery for the mining of critical minerals. It utilises directional drills to access to ore bodies previously thought uneconomic, with marked reductions in both environmental disturbance and carbon intensity relative to traditional mining techniques. You can find out about our Balranald operation through the following link: Balranald - Resource Development | Iluka Resources.

The Mining Engineer will provide technical expertise on practical mining solutions to ensure the ongoing efficient delivery of the Balranald mining operation objectives. This position is responsible for communicating, maintaining, and integrating the consolidated mining extraction, backfill, tailings, and rehabilitation plans for the mine site.

Key responsibilities

• Input into daily production and development activities to ensure management of the short- and medium-term mine plan.
• Daily and weekly data recording and entry will provide information and direction on mine plans, backfill progress, tailings planning, rehabilitation, and material movements.
• Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure will be key in this dynamic environment.

Your responsibilities

• Provide short and medium term production planning expertise for the mine including schedules for mining development and extraction the drills.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and yearly reports.
• Effectively communicate mine plans to internal stakeholders and contractors.
• Manage a rolling schedule to ensure production outcomes are achieved.
• Develop plans for topsoil and overburden stripping, tailings injection and management and rehabilitation.

About you

• Tertiary degree in mining, oil & gas or construction related discipline.
• Strong short and medium term production planning, execution and rehabilitation knowledge.
• Experience with mine planning software.
• Self-motivated and high level aof attention to detail.

Our offer to you

• New camp facilities within proximity to the operation, including two gyms, a tennis and basketball court.
• Be supported through an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Competitive remuneration package including allowances and bonus structure.
• Company share matching scheme.
• Attractive relocation assistance packages for those interested.

Site Based – Balranald, NSW

8 days on, 6 days off, Permanent Position.

About Balranald and Iluka

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of the critical minerals zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks (rutile and synthetic rutile). Iluka has also established a significant position in rare earths. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, Iluka’s high quality products are increasing in demand. Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. Iluka offers an empowering and inclusive work environment that is as diverse as the communities in which we operate. Iluka’s Balranald operation is located in the Riverina district of southwestern New South Wales. The development is focused on the rutile and zircon rich West Balranald deposit, which also contains material quantities of rare earth minerals. You can choose to reside locally, drive-in drive-out from towns within the regional area, or fly-in fly-out from Melbourne. For South Australian residents we will mobilise you via road transport from our Iluka office in Adelaide. We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration; and you have the skills and experience to help us to succeed and deliver sustainable value.

Full working rights in Australia are required for you to be eligible to apply for this role. Applications close: 6 October 2026.

We respect and encourage diversity in a workforce that reflects our communities. Iluka Resources is a global critical minerals company with over 70 years' industry experience in exploration, project development, mining, processing, marketing and rehabilitation. The company's objective is to deliver sustainable value. We are a leading producer of zircon and high grade titanium dioxide feedstocks, rutile and synthetic rutile. We are also set to become a globally material supplier of separated rare earth oxides, via the company's development of Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba, in Western Australia. As an international supplier of critical minerals, Iluka’s products are used in an array of applications including technology, construction, medical, lifestyle and industrial uses. As the world moves towards a smarter, safer and sustainable future, our high quality products are increasing in demand. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Iluka is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Our people are the foundation of our business and are vital to our success now and into the future. We offer an empowering and inclusive work environment. Whether you are working at one of our welcoming sites or corporate offices, you have the opportunity to build strong connections and truly belong.