Mining Engineer - Hard Rock Lithium Mine Design & Planning

Mineral Resources; Shire Of Toodyay; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Resources is seeking a highly motivated Mining Engineer to join the Bald Hill team on an 8D6X roster. The role focuses on mine design, planning, and technical services to support operational performance.

You will report to the Superintendent Technical Services and contribute to mine plans, licenses, and continuous improvements while working in a dynamic, hard‑rock lithium mine environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Unrestricted Quarry Manager’s ticket (preferred).
• Competency with major mining design/scheduling software (Vulcan, Alastri APS, ShotPlus) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Support mine design including pit, waste dump staging and modification.
• Deliver D&B designs, load plans, tie‑in plans, post blast analysis & heritage packs.
• Provide technical contribution to development and submission of licenses and approvals processes.
• Act as primary owner of process and practice improvement between mine planning and operations.
• Deliver two week and monthly mine plans with planning inputs and stakeholder engagement.
• Providing project management support to small/medium scale projects.
• Identify risks and opportunities within short-term and tactical planning horizons.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

Vulcan

Alastri APS

ShotPlus

Job description

Mineral Resources is seeking a highly motivated Mining Engineer to join the Bald Hill team on an 8D6X roster. The role focuses on mine design, planning, and technical services to support operational performance.

You will report to the Superintendent Technical Services and contribute to mine plans, licenses, and continuous improvements while working in a dynamic, hard‑rock lithium mine environment.