Mining Engineer

Concentis; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

FIFO options

Job summary

Concentis is seeking a Lead Mining Engineer for a FIFO/relocation-ready underground mining operation at Broken Hill, NSW. You will lead short-, medium-, and long-term mine planning, mentor a team of planning engineers, and collaborate with geology and geotechnical teams to optimize life-of-mine outcomes.

Experience in remnant hard rock underground mining and Maptek Vulcan is highly valued; a BE Mining Engineering is required, with leadership capabilities to shape strategic direction and ensure

Qualifications

• Underground mining engineering experience required.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) required.
• Experience with remnant mining is advantageous.
• Maptek Vulcan experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of short, medium, and long-term mine plans.
• Coordinate life-of-mine planning activities and mine design optimization.
• Provide technical guidance to Mine Planning Engineers and team members.
• Support the implementation and improvement of mine planning standards and processes.
• Ensure mine designs align with MDG, PHMP, GCMP, and NSW requirements.
• Facilitate planning reviews and contribute to technical decisions.
• Collaborate with operations, geology, and geotechnical teams for integrated planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, productivity and resource recovery.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.

Skills

Underground mining

Maptek Vulcan

Leadership

Mine planning

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Job description

We are looking for Mining Engineers - Full-time FIFO Permanent roles available!

More than 140 years after mining began at Broken Hill, this legendary orebody still holds considerable untapped potential. Perilya's Southern Operations is a complex, remnant underground mine feeding a purpose-built concentrator on site, with zinc and lead concentrates railed from Broken Hill to Port Pirie in South Australia. The operation is backed by an exploration package of over 300km² of regional tenements, on top of the mining leases covering current operations.

By approaching this orebody with a fresh set of eyes — tapping into a rich seam of historical knowledge and introducing new practices and technology — there is real, latent value still to unlock at Broken Hill. Concentis is now looking for a Lead Mining Engineer to help lead that next chapter.

WHY JOIN US:

• Lead mine planning at one of Australia's most iconic orebodies — 140+ years of history, with real, untapped value still to unlock
• Genuine work-life flexibility — choose a Monday to Friday role, 9&5, or an 8&6 roster, with relocation or FIFO options to suit you
• A competitive, highly negotiable salary package that reflects the seniority of the role
• Step into a true leadership position — shape strategic direction, mentor a growing team of planning engineers, and influence life-of-mine outcomes
• Take on a rare technical challenge in remnant underground mining, with strong exposure to Maptek Vulcan and close collaboration with geology and geotechnical teams
• Backed by 300km²+ of regional exploration tenements — real potential for the operation, and your career, to grow
• Join a close-knit technical services team where your ideas on productivity, safety, and resource recovery genuinely move the needle

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Full-time Permanent
• Location: Broken Hill, NSW - Relocation or FIFO options available
• Monday to Friday, 8 and 6 roster, or 9 and 5 roster option.
• Competitive and highly negotiable salary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and delivery of short, medium, and long-term mine plans.
• Coordinate life-of-mine planning activities and mine design optimization initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and monitoring to Mine Planning Engineers and technical team members.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of mine planning standards and processes.
• Ensure mine designs and planning activities align with: Mine Design Guidelines (MDG); Principal Hazard Management Plans (PHMP); Ground Control Management Plans (GCMP); and relevant NSW regulatory requirements
• Facilitate planning reviews and contribute to technical decision-making processes
• Work collaboratively with operations, geology, and geotechnical teams to ensure integrated planning outcomes
• Identify opportunities to improve mine performance, productivity, and resource recovery
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes
• Champion safe work practices and proactive risk management across technical services

ABOUT YOU:

• Relevant experience as an Underground Mining Engineer is essential.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) is required.
• Previous experience of Maptek Vulcan is highly regarded.
• Previous experience in hard rock underground mining with planning processes and design principles is highly regarded.
• Previous experience in remnant mining is highly regarded.

Interested?

We’d love to have a quick, confidential chat about this opportunity.

Feel free to contact Lorenzo Paz at [e-mail] for any query.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce.

We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and impairments, and people from different cultural and religious backgrounds.

Concentis and the partners we work with, are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to ensuring a working environment where everyone feels included and is treated fairly with respect and equal consideration.