Senior Mining Engineer

Norton Gold Fields Limited; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Allowance

Site Allowance

STIP 15%

Family Private Health Insurance

Death & TPD Coverage

Mental Health Programs

Gym Membership Discount

Other Benefits

Job summary

Norton Gold Fields Limited is seeking an Open Pit Senior Mining Engineer for Binduli, WA. This role supports Life of Mine planning and study delivery from concept to feasibility within the Projects and Technical Services team.

Strong planning, engineering and safety knowledge are essential, along with effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' Open Pit Mining experience with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Current WA Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Proficient in Deswik, MPX, Surpac and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality project studies and LOM (3–10 year) schedules.
• Identify mine optimisation and business improvement opportunities.
• Develop practical long-term mine designs and required infrastructure.
• Maintain and report Open Pit Ore Reserves with updated cost models.
• Collaborate with Geology, Environment and Operations to align planning.
• Champion safety and NGF values and lead the team.

Skills

Open Pit Mining

Leadership

Mine Planning

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

MPX

Surpac

MS Excel

Job description

• Job Category: Mining - Engineering & Maintenance

WORK SITE:Binduli

ROSTER:8:6 Day Shift Only - 11.25hrs (Residential or FIFO from Perth)

PACKAGE:Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Open Pit Senior Mining Engineer at Norton Gold Fields, you are responsible for delivering project studies from concept to feasibility and supporting Life of Mine (LOM) planning for open pit operations. As part of the Projects and Technical Services team, you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure practical, aligned planning outcomes. Strong mine planning, engineering, and software skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of open pit operations and safety regulations. Effective communication and relationship-building are critical to driving successful project development.

• Deliver high-quality project studies and LOM (3-10 year) schedules, assessing pit sequencing and mining method options for optimal outcomes.
• Identify mine optimisation and business improvement opportunities across current and future operations.
• Develop practical long-term mine designs, including required infrastructure and development plans.
• Maintain and report Open Pit Ore Reserves annually and ensure economic evaluations are supported by updated cost models.
• Collaborate with key departments (Geology, Environment, Operations) to ensure practical and aligned planning outcomes.
• Champion safety and NGF Values through daily actions, team leadership, and compliance with site standards.

ABOUT YOU

• At least5 yearsof relevant experience in Open Pit Mining and2 yearsof leadership experience(Essential).
• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or equivalent(Essential).
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian Class “C” Driver’s Licence(Essential).
• Proficient in mining management applications such as Deswik, MPX, Surpac, and MS Excel(Essential).
• Previous experience in an Open-Pit/Cut mining environment(Desirable).
• Comfortable communicating at all levels from operators through to management and chairing meetings.
• Good understanding of mine planning, open pit mining operations, and equipment maintenance.

BENEFITS

• Permanent full-time role with an immediate start.
• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
• Receive a $12k residential allowance per annum, if you are residential and not FIFO.
• Receive up to $5k site allowance per annum, depending on your site location.
• Receive up to 15% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
• A fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or allowance up to $5k.
• A fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance or allowance up to $2.4k.
• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
• Work with a team that prioritises safety.

EMPLOYER QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a mining engineer?
• Are you licenced to drive a manual vehicle?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• Have you completed a qualification in engineering?