Senior Medium Term Mine Planning Engineer

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold producer in St. Ives is looking for a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to facilitate mining operations. This permanent role requires significant underground mining experience and strong skills in software like Deswik CAD. You'll lead the technical team, ensuring optimal extraction of gold ore through comprehensive planning and design. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance allowance, and generous leave policies. Apply before January 5, 2026 for a chance to contribute to an inclusive and supportive company culture.

Benefits

6% site allowance

Monthly private health insurance

Generous bonuses

5 weeks of annual leave

Long service leave

Qualifications

• Experience in underground mining production, ventilation, projects, paste fill, planning, and scheduling.
• Strong skills in underground mine design and evaluation.
• Excellent mentoring and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimal extraction of gold ore through mine planning and design.
• Lead the technical services team and mentor junior members.
• Manage underground mine design, scheduling, and evaluation.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Deswik CAD

Deswik SO

Deswik IS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency

Job description

• 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth, or live locally in Kambalda or Kalgoorlie
• One hour charter flight from Perth
• Ideal role for an experienced underground Mine Planning Engineer with mentoring and leadership exposure

The Opportunity:

As we expand the team, you’ll work closely with a diverse, high performing team that embodies our core values and fuels our success as a Senior Mine Planning Engineer at St Ives.

Reporting to the Superintendent: Mine Planning, you will facilitate the optimal extraction of gold ore through comprehensive underground mine planning, design, evaluation, and scheduling that drives the success of our operation.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• 6% Site allowance plus monthly private health insurance allowance
• Generous Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive Bonuses
• 5 weeks of annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the business can make informed decisions by identifying, planning, and communicating extraction strategies, critical path, and high-risk areas as part of an iterative scenario planning process.
• Create, support, and manage underground short to medium term mine design, scheduling and evaluation work, including design of all aspects of an underground mine including ventilation, backfill, and other infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor the team to add further value to the Technical Services team.
• Role model our core values and create a culture where every team member feels seen, supported, and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering,
• First Class Mine Managers Certificate of Competency is desirable.
• High level of skills displayed in Deswik CAD, Deswik SO and Deswik IS.
• Extensive underground mining experience in production, ventilation, projects, paste fill, planning and scheduling

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 05th January 2026