Strategic Remote Mine Planner | Hybrid and Feasibility

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Impact on major mining projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a forward-thinking Remote Mine Planner to contribute to the long-term strategic development of mining assets. This hybrid role balances extensive remote planning with essential on-site collaboration to support major project execution.

You will use Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac to create detailed 3D mine plans, assess economics, and optimize layouts, schedules, and equipment, working with geology, engineering, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in mine planning and design.
• Proficiency with Deswik, Vulcan, or Surpac.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term mine plans including open-pit or underground design, production scheduling and resource depletion strategies.
• Utilize mine planning software to create detailed 3D models and generate production schedules.
• Conduct feasibility studies and economic analyses for proposed mining plans and project expansions.
• Collaborate with geology, engineering, and operations teams to ensure plans are technically sound and achievable.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and regulatory submissions related to mine planning.

Skills

Mine planning experience

Software proficiency (Deswik/Vulcan/Si

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Surpac

Job description

Placements24 seeks a forward-thinking Remote Mine Planner to contribute to the long-term strategic development of mining assets. This hybrid role balances extensive remote planning with essential on-site collaboration to support major project execution.

You will use Deswik, Vulcan, and Surpac to create detailed 3D mine plans, assess economics, and optimize layouts, schedules, and equipment, working with geology, engineering, and operations teams.