Senior Mining Engineer – Lead Mine Design & Planning

Aurelia Metals

Hillston

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
Family-friendly rosters
18 weeks paid parental leave
Health perks

Job summary

Aurelia Metals is seeking a skilled mining engineer to shape the Peak Mine through high-quality designs and schedules. You will work with Technical Services and Operations to translate plans into action, influencing performance, safety and day-to-day operations.

Role requires leadership, strong mine planning knowledge, and proficiency with Deswik CAD tools. Relocation and travel options may be available within NSW. This is a hands-on design and planning position at Peak Mine.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent.
  • Experience in a similar mining role and operation.
  • Strong knowledge of short to medium-term mine planning.

Responsibilities

  • Foster a high-performing team through mentoring, coaching, and development.
  • Promote a safe workplace by identifying hazards and driving improvements.
  • Review and optimise mine designs and supporting infrastructure.
  • Oversee weekly schedules to ensure safe and efficient extraction.
  • Deliver drill and blast designs, including stope notes and reconciliations.
  • Support budget planning and contribute to mine planning procedures.

Skills

Mine design
Mine planning
Leadership
Mentoring
Safety awareness
Report writing

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Tools

Deswik CAD
Deswik UGDB
Deswik Sched

Job description

Aurelia Metals is seeking a skilled mining engineer to shape the Peak Mine through high-quality designs and schedules. You will work with Technical Services and Operations to translate plans into action, influencing performance, safety and day-to-day operations.

Role requires leadership, strong mine planning knowledge, and proficiency with Deswik CAD tools. Relocation and travel options may be available within NSW. This is a hands-on design and planning position at Peak Mine.

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