Senior Planning Engineer

Liontown; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Liontown Limited is seeking an Underground Senior Mine Planning Engineer for the Kathleen Valley lithium operation. This site-based permanent role is on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, coordinating planning, design and scheduling of underground mining activities.

You will collaborate with geologists, mining engineers, ventilation and geotechnical teams to optimise mine plans, schedules, and underground infrastructure while maintaining safety, efficiency and ore recovery targets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in underground mining engineering focused on planning and design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mining/Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of mine engineering principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• National Police Clearance within 6 months or eligibility to obtain one; pass pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise underground mine plans using geological, geotechnical and safety data.
• Utilise Deswik software to design development and stoping sequences and schedules.
• Support Life of Mine and Quarterly schedules with the Principal Mining Engineer to maximise ore recovery.
• Collaborate with Ventilation and Geotechnical Engineers to ensure safety and stability.
• Design underground infrastructure (raises, declines, haulage) and optimise equipment layouts.

Skills

Mine planning

Underground mining

Deswik software

Analytical skills

Education

Mining Eng (BSc/MSc)

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Who are we? Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is an ASX listed company with a focus on battery minerals. We aim to be an ESG leader in the resources sector and a globally significant provider of battery minerals for the rapidly growing clean energy market. We will do this by finding, developing and supplying the battery minerals required by the rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage industries.

We control two major lithium deposits in Western Australia and have ambition to grow our portfolio through downstream expansion and exploration acquisitions. Our flagship Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation is a Tier 1 hard rock lithium asset, recognised for its scale, grade, and longevity. Now ramping up underground production, Kathleen Valley represents one of the most significant new lithium operations globally and is central to Liontown’s long‑term growth strategy.

About The Role

Our mining team is seeking applications for an Underground Senior Mine Planning Engineer at our Kathleen Valley lithium operation. This will be a site‑based permanent opportunity working an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth. As a Senior Mine Planning Engineer, you'll be pivotal in coordinating and implementing the planning, design, and scheduling of underground mining activities. Collaborating with a team of experts, including geologists and mining engineers, you'll ensure the safe and efficient extraction of mineral resources.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the Senior Mine Planning Engineer will be responsible for:

• Contribute to the development and optimisation of mine plans for underground operations, considering geological, geotechnical, and safety parameters. Utilise advanced Deswik mine planning software to generate designs for both development and stoping processes.
• Partner with the Principal Mining Engineer to aid in crafting Life of Mine and Quarterly schedules to maximise ore recovery and align with corporate targets. Continuously monitor and adapt schedules according to operational requirements and any fluctuations in resource estimates.
• Work closely with Ventilation Engineers to meticulously design and optimise ventilation systems, guaranteeing a secure working environment within underground mines. Additionally, partner with Geotechnical Engineers to address potential geotechnical challenges in all designs, ensuring utmost stability throughout operations.
• Strategise and engineer underground infrastructure, encompassing raises, declines, and haulage systems. Streamline the layout of mining equipment to enhance the extraction of mineral resources with maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, geotechnical engineers, and relevant stakeholders to incorporate mine planning considerations effectively.

About You

• 7+ years experience in underground mining engineering roles with a strong focus on mine planning and design.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of mine engineering principles and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Have obtained a National Police Clearance within the last 6 months or have the ability to obtain one.
• Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug and alcohol screen.

Why Liontown

By joining our team, you will be supporting the world’s transition to a more sustainable future. We aim to be leaders for sustainability, social responsibility and governance practices and are developing a mine site for the future, powered by renewable energy and featuring unique and innovative mining and processing designs. We are growing and this is your opportunity to grow with us too.