Senior Technical Services Lead – Mine Planning & Safety

Harmony Australasia

Brisbane

On-site

AUD 260,000 - 380,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

International workforce

Employee recognition

Excellent safety record

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Job summary

Harmony Australasia seeks a Mining Principal - Technical Services to provide strategic direction and oversight across mine planning, drill and blast, geotechnical functions, maintenance strategies, and operational performance. You will lead safety, innovation, and continuous improvement across our mining operations, working with site and corporate teams in an expatriate FIFO context.

You will mentor technical teams, develop capability and succession pathways, and collaborate with stakeholders to

Qualifications

Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline.
Extensive mining industry experience with leadership in technical services and mine planning.
Strong expertise in open pit mining operations, mine design, scheduling, fleet optimisation, drill and blast, and geotechnical risk management.

Responsibilities

Lead short, medium, and long-term mine planning processes and optimise mining systems across operations.
Provide technical leadership across mine design, scheduling, fleet management, drill and blast, and geotechnical disciplines.
Drive safety excellence, risk management, and compliance with standards.
Champion innovation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Mentor and develop technical teams to build capability and succession pathways.
Collaborate with operational, processing, finance, supply chain, and community stakeholders to achieve objectives.
Monitor performance, manage budgets, and report on key metrics.