Principal Open-Cut Mining Engineer - FIFO Project Lead

Glencore Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Health insurance discounts (Glencore)

Leadership development programs

Career progression pathways

FIFO flexibility

Job summary

Glencore Australia is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer for the Black Star Open Cut Project, based in Brisbane with a FIFO transition to Mount Isa. You will deliver advanced technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from feasibility through to operations, integrating geology, geotechnical, metallurgical and environmental interfaces.

You will lead mine design, production scheduling and optimization studies, mentor engineers, and ensure safety, governance and value delivery in a major

Qualifications

• Open cut mining expertise and proven experience delivering projects from feasibility to operations.
• Strong background in mine planning, design and project development with practical execution focus.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and integrating technical and financial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for open cut mining across feasibility, execution and transition to operations.
• Develop safe, practical mine designs, production schedules and waste movement plans.
• Lead feasibility studies, cost estimates, and investment decisions with strong governance.

Skills

Open cut mining

Mine planning

Mine design

Project development

Optimization studies

Scenario modelling

Financial evaluation

Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Job description

Glencore Australia is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer for the Black Star Open Cut Project, based in Brisbane with a FIFO transition to Mount Isa. You will deliver advanced technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from feasibility through to operations, integrating geology, geotechnical, metallurgical and environmental interfaces.

You will lead mine design, production scheduling and optimization studies, mentor engineers, and ensure safety, governance and value delivery in a major