Senior Mining Engineer

MPI; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid roster options

Performance incentives

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for its emerging underground gold operation in Western Australia. You will lead mine design, scheduling, and optimisation during a formative growth phase, shaping technical standards and production planning.

Join a high-caliber team and influence long-term strategies while working closely with site leadership. The role offers hybrid rotas and relocation support for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Mining Engineering degree required and recognised in Australia.
• Minimum 5 years of underground hard rock mining experience.
• Strong mine planning and scheduling capabilities required.
• Advanced proficiency in Deswik software desired.
• Ability to influence outcomes and build productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine design and scheduling for an underground operation.
• Drive optimisation initiatives and continuous improvement programs.
• Collaborate with site leadership to set technical standards.
• Support the transition from growth phase toward production.

Skills

Mine planning

Scheduling

Deswik

Stakeholder management

Underground mining

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Most Senior Mining Engineers step into established operations with established systems. This opportunity is different. An emerging underground gold producer is entering a pivotal stage of growth as it advances towards production and strengthens its technical leadership capability. Joining now offers a rare opportunity to influence mine planning, operational strategy and technical standards during a formative phase of this underground operation. Working closely with site leadership, you'll play a key role in mine design, scheduling, optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives while helping establish the foundations for long-term success.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• 8:6 or 14:14 roster options available, with hybrid working arrangements considered based on individual circumstances, offering greater flexibility than a traditional FIFO roster
• Relocation assistance potentially available, subject to individual candidate circumstances
• Join during a critical growth phase before full production
• Influence planning, strategy and operational decision‑making
• Work alongside an experienced executive and technical leadership team
• Attractive remuneration package, including both short and long‑term incentives.

What You'll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
• Minimum 5 years, underground hard rock mining experience
• Strong mine planning and scheduling capability
• Advanced proficiency in Deswik
• A proactive mindset with the ability to influence outcomes and build strong working relationships.

Unfortunately, MPI are only able to consider people with appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia and whom are currently in Australia.