Senior Open Pit Mining Engineer - Flexible, Diverse Projects

Palaris Australia; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Bonus structure aligned to performance

Lifestyle location: Brisbane, NSW (New

Newcastle or Perth office

Job summary

Palaris Australia is seeking a Senior/Principal Mining Engineer for open pit coal and minerals projects. You will lead mine design, planning, scheduling and technical studies, working with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver practical, commercially focused outcomes for major investments.

Applicants should offer strong open pit experience, Australian operations exposure, and the ability to mentor juniors while supporting business development and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Broad experience in open pit mining from operational roles.
• Strong open pit experience, preferably in Australian operations.
• Demonstrated capability in mine design, planning, scheduling and technical studies.
• Experience with industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mine design, optimisation, planning and scheduling.
• Lead or contribute to technical studies from scoping through to feasibility.
• Provide operational improvement, production analysis and strategic mine planning support.
• Complete technical due diligence, independent reviews and advisory assignments.
• Support resource and reserve conversion, mine strategy and economic evaluation activities.
• Prepare clear technical reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and contribute to the consultancy’s technical capability.
• Carry out business development activities, proposal preparation and client relationship management.

Skills

Mining engineering expertise

Open pit mining experience

Technical report writing

Client communication

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

Palaris Australia is seeking a Senior/Principal Mining Engineer for open pit coal and minerals projects. You will lead mine design, planning, scheduling and technical studies, working with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver practical, commercially focused outcomes for major investments.

Applicants should offer strong open pit experience, Australian operations exposure, and the ability to mentor juniors while supporting business development and client relationships.