Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

13% super

Training and development

Visa sponsorship

Brisbane or Mt Isa arrangements

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ is seeking a Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning for a Brisbane-based/permanent role. The job focuses on developing and refining medium-term mining sequences to optimise stope extraction, development timing, ventilation and infrastructure readiness.

You will translate long-term strategies into practical sequences for production targets, with options for Brisbane-based work or FIFO to Mt Isa. Strong mine planning experience and software skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or related subject.
• Experience in underground hard rock mining with planning/scheduling exposure.
• Experience using mine planning/design software for development planning, stope sequencing and schedule analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve mine plans and schedules to meet production targets.
• Translate life-of-mine and long-term strategies into medium-term sequences.
• Coordinate with ventilation, development, and infrastructure readiness to support plans.
• Translate plans into practical short-term tasks for crews.

Skills

Mining engineering

Underground mining

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Surpac

Job description

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ - Brisbane QLD

Full time

2d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

• Brisbane or site based permanent position
• Medium term planning for George Fisher Mine
• Attractive salary and benefits package

The operation:

George Fisher Mine (GFM) is a large-scale underground zinc-lead-silver operation based in Mt Isa, QLD. GFM has complex mining sequence, multiple operating fronts, and significant interactions among development, stoping, ventilation, backfill, infrastructure, services, and production readiness.

George Fisher has a long mine life and is a key strategic asset for Glencore globally.

The role:

The Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning is responsible for developing, maintaining and continuously improving mine plans and schedules that support delivery of production and development targets.

Your ability to translate Translate Life-of-Mine and long-term planning strategies into practical medium-term mining sequences that optimise stope extraction, development timing, ventilation availability, and infrastructure readiness and that can be translated into short term plans will be critical.

The position can be Brisbane based, FIFO to Mt Isa or Mt Isa based.

Experience required:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or related subject
• Demonstrated experience in underground hard rock mining, preferably with exposure to mine planning, scheduling or technical services roles.
• Experience using mine planning and design software (e.g. Deswik, Surpac or equivalent) for development planning, stope sequencing and schedule analysis.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods, development requirements and production sequencing.
• Ability to interpret and integrate geological, geotechnical, ventilation and operational constraints into practical mine plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess planning risks, identify constraints and develop practical solutions.

Benefits on offer:

• Permanent position working directly for Glencore.
• Competitive salary package including 13% super, generous incentive scheme.
• Access to training and professional development
• Opportunity to work for a large mining company with opportunities to advance your career domestically and internationally.
• Visa sponsorship available for suitability qualified candidates
• Options for Brisbane based, FIFO to Mt Isa or Mt Isa residential