Mining Engineer - Underground Development

Concentis; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster options

Exposure to full project lifecycle

Diverse working environment

Job summary

A leading project management firm in North Queensland is seeking an experienced professional to oversee underground development for a new project. This role involves coordinating contractor activities, ensuring the project meets budget, schedule, and safety targets while collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have relevant Mining Engineering qualifications and experience in underground mining operations. The position offers flexible roster options and appeals to those based in Townsville or Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in underground mining operations and contractor management.
• Strong background in early-stage underground development projects.
• Experience with installation and management of underground services.
• Effective communicator, able to work within an owner's team environment.
• Relevant Mining Engineering qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee underground mining contractor activities.
• Support early-stage development works including decline advancement.
• Coordinate installation of underground services (ventilation, power).
• Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, and safety targets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery and handover.

Skills

Project management

Underground mining operations

Contractor management

Effective communication

Communication

Education

Mining Engineering qualifications

Job description

You will join a new underground development project within an established open pit operation in North Queensland, working closely with the owner's team to ensure safe, efficient, and timely delivery. This role offers exposure to the full life of the project, from early development through to handover to site operations.

In this position, you will coordinate and monitor contractor activities, support the installation of key services, and ensure the project meets schedule, budget, and safety targets. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to maintain smooth project delivery and a seamless transition to operations. This is a contract role based in North Queensland, with flexible roster options including 9:5 or 5:2. Townsville-based candidates are preferred, with Brisbane-based candidates considered for an adjusted roster.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee underground mining contractor activities
• Support early-stage development works including decline advancement
• Coordinate installation of underground services (ventilation, power)
• Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, and safety targets
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery and handover

About you

• Proven experience in underground mining operations and contractor management
• Strong background in early-stage underground development projects
• Experience with installation and management of underground services
• Effective communicator, able to work within an owner's team environment
• Relevant Mining Engineering qualifications

Why Join this Project?

• Work on a technically interesting underground development
• Join the owner's team with strong project exposure
• Opportunity to see the project through from development to operational handover

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV and we will be in touch accordingly.

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.