Planning Engineer | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Full Time

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster (FIFO)

Private Health Cover for employees

Salary sacrifice options including nov

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Exposure to growing underground mine

Supportive site leadership

Ongoing development opportunities

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Ltd is seeking a Planning Engineer to join our Plutonic Gold Belt operations. This full-time role reports to the Planning Superintendent and focuses on delivering practical, executable mine plans for underground operations to support safe, efficient, and profitable mining outcomes.

The position offers an 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth, opportunities for technical growth, exposure to multiple mining projects, and a collaborative site leadership team committed to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in underground mine planning and production in a mechanised hard-rock mining environment
• Exposure to ventilation, mine infrastructure, geology, production and geotechnical engineering
• Competency in Deswik packages (CAD, Scheduler) and Ventsim
• A proactive, safety-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• WA FCMM certificate or the ability to obtain one (UG time completed)
• Current and unrestricted WA C Class Driver's Licence

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver short- to medium-term mine designs, including Development Mining Instructions, Stope Notes and Area Plans.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of mine planning data and evaluation tools, ensuring they reflect operational performance and support informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain site infrastructure designs and integrated schedules, ensuring alignment with operational mining activities and budget constraints.

Skills

Underground mine planning experience

Safety-focused

Continuous improvement mindset

Proactive collaboration

Education

Degree in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Deswik CAD

Deswik Scheduler

Ventsim

Job description

Planning Engineer | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Full Time

About Catalyst Metals

Catalyst Metals Limited owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The operation continues to expand underground, with several mining areas successfully transitioning from development into production.

Catalyst is committed to building a sustainable, long-life gold business, underpinned by disciplined technical planning, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement. This is underpinned by our Plutonic Belt Reserve of 2Moz across 3 operating mines, and several mines that will commence over the coming year. This Reserve paves the way for our Organic Growth plan, to produce 200koz per annum over 10 years.

Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CYL), Catalyst Metals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

About the Role

At Catalyst Metals, we're entering an exciting phase of growth. With three new mining projects planned across the 40km Plutonic Gold Belt and a strategy focused on expanding production through our existing processing infrastructure, this is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing multi-mine operation.

Reporting to the Planning Superintendent, the Planning Engineer will provide technical support to the continued growth of our underground operations, working closely with Geologists, Geotechnical Engineers, Operational Leaders and other Mining Engineers to develop practical, executable mine plans that support safe, efficient and profitable mining outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver short- to medium-term mine designs, including Development Mining Instructions, Stope Notes and Area Plans.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of mine planning data and evaluation tools, ensuring they reflect operational performance and support informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain site infrastructure designs and integrated schedules, ensuring alignment with operational mining activities and budget constraints.

• Degree qualifications in Mining or Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in underground mine planning and production in a mechanised hard-rock mining environment
• Exposure to ventilation, mine infrastructure, geology, production and geotechnical engineering
• Competency in Deswik packages (CAD, Scheduler) and Ventsim
• A proactive, safety-focused approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• WA FCMM certificate or the ability to obtain one (UG time completed)
• Current and unrestricted WA C Class Driver's Licence

Why Catalyst?

• 8:6 roster promoting genuine work-life balance
• Private Health Cover for employees
• Salary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Exposure to a growing and expanding underground operation
• Supportive and collaborative site leadership team
• Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities