Senior Mining Engineer - UG Metals

Iron Cove Global; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Cove Global in Brisbane seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to lead underground metals mine planning projects. You will own design, scheduling and backfill planning, working within a tight-knit team of senior engineers and traveling to sites as needed.

The role demands 5+ years in underground metals, solid Deswik experience, strong reporting skills and autonomy. A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering is required, with full Australian work rights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in underground metals experience, with planning and operations.
• Experience in mine design, production scheduling and backfill planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver underground mine design, life-of-mine scheduling and backfill planning for client projects.
• Produce high-quality technical work and reports for client actions.
• Contribute to multi-discipline studies from scoping through execution.
• Support business development through technical credibility and client relationships.
• Undertake site visits and client engagement as needed.

Skills

Underground mining

Mine design

Production scheduling

Deswik

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

About the Company

Our client, a Brisbane-based specialist mining consultancy delivering technical advisory services across the resources sector, is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join its growing underground metals team. The business works on technically challenging projects for a diverse client base operating in complex hard rock environments, and is looking for an engineer ready to step into meaningful project work from day one.

Position Overview

The Senior Mining Engineer will be a key technical contributor on underground metals mine planning projects, taking ownership of design, scheduling and operational planning deliverables. Based in Brisbane within a tight-knit team of senior and principal engineers, the role involves occasional travel to mine sites and client offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver underground mine design, life-of-mine scheduling and backfill system planning for client projects.


• Produce high-quality technical work and reports that clients can act on.


• Contribute to multi-discipline studies from scoping and feasibility through to execution.


• Support business development through technical credibility and client relationships.


• Undertake site visits and client engagement as project needs require.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.


• 5+ years’ experience in the underground metals sector, ideally spanning both planning and operational roles.


• Experience across mine design, production scheduling and backfill planning.


• Proficiency in mine planning software, particularly Deswik.


• Comfortable working autonomously and managing your own deliverables.


• Strong written and technical communication skills.


• Willingness to travel on occasion.


• Full working rights in Australia.

The successful candidate will be offered diverse, technically challenging project work across the metals sector, exposed to a senior team that will push your thinking, recieving a competitive remuneration package reflective of level and experience. Brisbane-based; travel is project-driven and ad-hoc.

Additional information

• Thriving Technical Consultancy


• Brisbane Based Role


• Competitive Rem Package