Principal Mine Planning Engineer

Greatland Holdings Group Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian mining company is seeking an experienced individual to oversee mine planning operations at their Telfer gold mine in Western Australia. You will lead a team, develop long-term strategies, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, 10+ years' experience, and familiarity with Deswik or Vulcan software. This role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Employee benefits

Regular site engagement

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in open pit mine planning.
• Previous experience at a Principal or Superintendent level required.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of mine plans for open pit and underground operations.
• Provide technical guidance in mine design and planning.
• Manage annual and quarterly planning budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mining Engineering

Experience with Deswik

Experience with Vulcan

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Recognised Competent Person under JORC 2012

Job description

Greatland (ASX:GGP, AIM:GGP) is a new leading Australian gold and copper producer, operating the Telfer gold mine, one of Australia's largest gold‑copper mining complexes. Greatland is concurrently developing the nearby world‑class Havieron gold‑copper project and exploring across a significant regional portfolio.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager – Mine Planning, you will oversee the development of medium‑ and long‑term mine plans for open pit and underground operations, guide a team of engineers, and ensure alignment with Greatland's strategic growth vision transforming Telfer into a multi‑decade operation through expansion of its open, underground, and Havieron resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mine planning function, with a primary focus on open pit operations (underground experience beneficial).
• Develop and oversee medium‑ and long‑term mine plans, designs, and schedules aligned with business objectives.
• Provide technical guidance in mine design, sequencing, and life‑of‑mine planning.
• Conduct and review reserve estimations in accordance with JORC 2012 principals.
• Mentor and manage a team of mine planning engineers, ensuring delivery of high‑quality technical outputs.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with geology, operations, processing, safety, and environment teams.
• Review and approve medium‑ and long‑term technical designs and schedules.
• Drive process improvements in mine planning systems, tools, and software (Deswik, Vulcan preferred).
• Monitor plan execution, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and manage annual and quarterly planning budgets and schedules.
• Communicate regularly with senior leadership on progress, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Recognised Competent Person under JORC 2012.
• 10+ years' experience in open pit mine planning (underground experience advantageous).
• Previous experience at a Principal or Superintendent level.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Deswik and/or Vulcan software.

Why Greatland?

• Be part of a major growth phase at one of Western Australia's most diverse mining operations.
• Opportunity to influence the long‑term direction of Telfer and Havieron.
• Perth‑based role with regular site engagement.
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits.
• A collaborative and innovative culture that values leadership, safety, and technical excellence.

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

To find out more about our Company, please visit https://greatlandgold.com