Senior Underground Mine Planning Lead

Perilya; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Perilya Limited, a historic Australian mining company, invites applications for a Lead Mine Engineer at the Broken Hill Operation. You will lead the mine planning function, develop short, medium, and long-term plans, and mentor a team of planning engineers to deliver safe, value-driven outcomes.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will collaborate with operations, geology and geotechnical teams to optimise designs, ensure compliance with MDG/PHMP/GCMP and NSW requirements, and

Qualifications

• Underground mining planning experience.
• 5+ years in underground mine planning.
• Experience in hard rock underground mining.
• Developed short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans.
• Strong knowledge of underground design principles and planning processes.
• Familiar with NSW mining legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of short, medium, and long-term mine plans.
• Coordinate life-of-mine planning activities and mine design optimisation initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Mine Planning Engineers and team members.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of mine planning standards and processes.
• Ensure mine designs and planning activities align with MDG, PHMP, GCMP and NSW requirements.
• Facilitate planning reviews and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Work with operations, geology and geotechnical teams for integrated planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve mine performance, productivity, and resource recovery.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Promote safe work practices and proactive risk management.

Skills

Underground planning

Leadership / mentoring

Communication

NSW regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

Perilya Limited, a historic Australian mining company, invites applications for a Lead Mine Engineer at the Broken Hill Operation. You will lead the mine planning function, develop short, medium, and long-term plans, and mentor a team of planning engineers to deliver safe, value-driven outcomes.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will collaborate with operations, geology and geotechnical teams to optimise designs, ensure compliance with MDG/PHMP/GCMP and NSW requirements, and