Principal Mining Engineer - Underground

Aeris Resources Limited; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Short-term incentive

Permanent full-time role

Brisbane City office

Flexible working arrangements

Leave options

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Partner discounts

Safety culture

Respect at work

Job summary

Aeris Resources Limited, based in Brisbane, is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer - Underground. You will lead underground mining engineering services, defining studies for growth projects, and supporting Life-of-Mine planning and ore reserve estimation from our corporate office.

You will collaborate with operations and project teams to deliver technically robust studies, provide governance, and ensure safe, efficient site support across Australia.

Qualifications

• Extensive underground mining engineering experience with a proven track record in mine design, scheduling, technical studies and operational support.
• Strong study and project management capability, including scope development, consultant management, budget control, and delivery of scoping and feasibility studies.
• Expert mine planning and Life-of-Mine planning skills to develop and review practical, value-driven mine designs and production schedules.
• Ore Reserve estimation and technical governance with understanding of JORC requirements and risk-based decision making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver underground mining engineering services across the business.
• Define and execute mining studies for growth projects and Life-of-Mine planning.
• Support ore reserve estimation and technical due diligence investigations.
• Provide technical governance and support to operating sites as required.
• Collaborate with operations, projects and corporate stakeholders to drive safe, efficient performance.

Skills

Underground mining

Mine design

Scheduling

Life-of-Mine planning

Ore Reserve estimation

JORC familiarity

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Open pit planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

The true value in Aeris comes from two things: people and rocks.

We’ve got the rocks covered but we’re looking for one more incredible person to join the team based in Brisbane (Corporate Office) as our Principal Mining Engineer - Underground.

The Nitty Gritty

Reporting to the Manager - Mining Technical Services, you will work closely with operations, projects and corporate stakeholders to deliver a full range of underground mining engineering services across the business. Your focus will include defining and executing mining studies for growth projects, supporting Life-of-Mine planning, Ore Reserve estimation, undertaking technical due diligence investigations, and providing technical governance and support to operating sites as required.

What You Bring

• Extensive underground mining engineering experience, with a proven track record in mine design, scheduling, technical studies and operational support.
• Strong study and project management capability, including scope development, consultant management, budget control, and delivery of scoping, prefeasibility and feasibility studies.
• Expert mine planning and Life-of-Mine planning skills, with the ability to develop and review practical, value-driven mine designs and production schedules.
• Ore Reserve and technical governance expertise, including a sound understanding of JORC requirements and the ability to provide technical assurance and risk-based decision making.
• Commercial and strategic thinking, with experience supporting project evaluations, due diligence investigations, business development opportunities and investment decisions.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, mentor and collaborate effectively across operations, projects and executive teams.
• Open pit mining experience will be highly regarded, particularly in mine planning, technical studies, Ore Reserve estimation or technical support roles, bringing a broader perspective across a diverse mining portfolio.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary Package: Reviewed annually
• Short Term Incentive Program: Reviewed annually
• Permanent Full Time Position: Direct hire with Owner
• Convenient Brisbane City Office Location: easy access to all public transport.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexibility to allow us to perform at our best.
• Leave policies for everybody: Our teams have options to swap public holidays, purchase additional leave, take career breaks and more.
• Parental leave for all types of families: Our paid parental leave is available to all part‑time and full‑time Aeris employees who have become parents through birth, surrogacy or adoption – and it can be shared between both parents, regardless of gender.
• Serious support for mental health: All Aeris employees and their families have access to free and confidential counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Partners that give you more: Our teams have discounts and benefits with private health insurance, salary packaging options, travel services and more.
• A stellar safety record: We work safely and make sure our workmates do the same. We are always looking for better ways to improve physical and psychosocial safety for our people.
• Respect for you (the real you!): Our Workplace of Respect Policy is more than words on a page. We respect and care for one another, and step in and speak up for our teammates.

The Company

Our Brisbane corporate office is the central hub supporting Aeris’ operating sites, development projects and care and maintenance teams across Australia. From here, our technical specialists, sustainability professionals, geology and exploration teams, and finance and people experts partner with our site teams to drive safe, efficient and productive performance.

Alongside day‑to‑day operational support, the Brisbane office provides strategic oversight and guidance - shaping plans, setting priorities and aligning operational delivery with Aeris’ broader business goals. This ensures our sites have what they need to operate safely and effectively today, while positioning the company for future growth and opportunity.

We are Aeris

Aeris Resources is an ASX listed, mid‑tier base and precious metals producer.

Our copper‑dominant portfolio is made up of two operating mines, a mine on care and maintenance, two advanced development projects and a highly prospective exploration portfolio.

We are producing, exploring, growing.

Second guessing yourself?

We value having an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. We look for many different skills and abilities, including how you can enhance Aeris and our culture.

Even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

Checks and balances

Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to a pre‑employment medical and police check, in order to be considered for this role.

Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered.