Mining Engineer - Studies

Evolution Mining; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Life insurance

Incentives

Study assistance

Flexible rosters

Job summary

Evolution Mining is seeking a Mining Engineer – Studies to shape long-term growth at Northparkes. You’ll contribute to underground studies across concept to feasibility, influencing ventilation, mine design and strategic planning.

You’ll work on a 5:2 / 4:3 residential roster near Parkes, NSW, collaborating with technical specialists to evaluate scenarios and drive safe, practical development plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering and registration or eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Strong underground ventilation knowledge and modelling experience.
• Proficiency using VentSim for ventilation planning, modelling and evaluation.
• Proficiency using Deswik.CAD for underground mine design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ventilation planning and assessment activities.
• Develop mine designs and schedules for future opportunities.
• Prepare technical analyses and study outputs for strategic planning.
• Collaborate with geology, geotechnical, ventilation and operations teams.
• Produce high-quality technical reports for investment decisions.

Skills

Mining engineering

Underground mining

Communication

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

VentSim

Deswik.CAD

Job description

We're a bold team with a bright future; and we're looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We're transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We've extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We're transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you'll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you.

What's the opportunity?

Help shape the future of one of Australia's most technically advanced block cave operations. As our Mining Engineer – Studies, you'll contribute to underground mining studies that support future growth opportunities at Northparkes. Working across concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, you'll provide technical input into ventilation planning, mine design and strategic mine planning activities that directly influence long-term development decisions.

Working a 5:2 / 4:3 residential roster in Parkes, NSW, you'll enjoy a great lifestyle balance while contributing to projects that will define the future of the operation. With ventilation forming a critical component of upcoming expansion studies, you'll work closely with technical specialists to assess ventilation strategies, develop mine designs and evaluate scenarios that support safe, practical and sustainable growth.

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you'll:

• Contribute to ventilation planning and assessment activities that support underground growth and expansion studies.
• Develop mine designs and schedules that help evaluate future mining opportunities and operational scenarios.
• Prepare technical analyses and study outputs that inform strategic mine planning and development decisions.
• Collaborate with geology, geotechnical, ventilation and operational teams to deliver integrated study outcomes.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and recommendations that support investment and project evaluation activities.

Why Northparkes Operations?

Big things are happening at Northparkes. With our E22 Underground Project underway, we're entering an exciting phase of growth that will underpin an extended mine life underground. This is your opportunity to be part of a career defining project, build new capabilities and contribute to one of Australia's most exciting block cave development projects. At Northparkes, you don't have to choose between a great career and a great lifestyle; you'll get both. With flexible work options, opportunities to grow and a team that cares, this is where your bright future starts.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here's how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Health insurance
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Short and long-term incentives
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Attractive rosters
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• Degree in Mining Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Strong underground ventilation knowledge with practical experience in ventilation modelling
• Proficiency using VentSim for ventilation planning, modelling and evaluation.
• Proficiency using Deswik.CAD for underground mine design
• Demonstrated experience in mining studies, strategic planning, expansion projects or Life of Mine planning.
• Experience working within block/sublevel cave or large-scale underground mining environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation and technical report writing skills.
• A collaborative and safety focused approach to delivering complex technical outcomes.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you'd like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.