Senior Mining Engineer – Open Pit | WA Gold Operation

Join a technically diverse team with real influence on mine outcomes

Are you an experienced Open Pit Mining Engineer looking to shape the future of a high-performing WA gold operation? We’re seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to join our team in a full-time capacity, based at our owner-operated open cut gold mine in Western Australia.

Aurenne is a family-owned company bringing innovation and flexibility to gold recovery, operating at Mt Ida-Bottle Creek in the Goldfields, 80 km west of Menzies. Safety, quality, and teamwork drive everything we do.

With a hands-on culture, our close-knit team collaborates to achieve outstanding results while prioritizing safety. Our 200-person camp offers modern amenities, including comfortable accommodations, high-quality meals, a gym, and a walking trail, fostering a supportive and enjoyable environment.

Conveniently located with a private airstrip, Aurenne combines innovation, collaboration, and care.

Work Scope:

Working an 8:6 FIFO roster ex Perth or DIDO from Kalgoorlie.

You will take ownership of critical activities ranging from providing technical direction and expertise in mine engineering and planning activities, while being instrumental in developing plans, schedules, and mine development strategies that drive productivity improvements, optimise mining operations, and maximize profitability.

This is a key opportunity to contribute to the success and efficiency of our mining operations.

What makes this opportunity different?

At our site, you won’t just be running spreadsheets from the sidelines. You’ll be deeply involved in day-to-day operational decisions. As part of a lean, dynamic team, your ideas will be heard, and your technical input will be valued — every step of the way.

Your Role Includes:

• Prepare and develop weekly plans aligned with the integrated mine plans.

• Evaluating mining methods to drive performance improvements.

• Producing detailed reports and contributing to financial analysis to reduce mining costs.

• Ensuring full compliance with mine safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical input into the planning and coordinating of blasting activities.

• Implement pit designs, dump designs, and bench plans, ensuring efficient ore recovery.

• Participate in daily meetings to provide direction on mining activities.

• Contribute to incident investigations and implement findings to improve operational safety and efficiency

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.

• 5+ years’ experience in mine engineering, including 5+ years in open pit and at least 2 years in gold mining.

• Proficiency with mine design and planning software such as Deswik, and MS office suite.

• Strong technical, problem solving and analytical capabilities.

• A commitment to high standards in safety, and environment sustainability

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain NPC.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary in line with your experience and capability.

• Short Term Incentive bonus to reward your contributions to achieving our company performance outcomes.

• Salary sacrifice benefits for FIFO airport parking and novated vehicle leasing.

• Access to free employee assistance program

• A strong team culture that values problem-solving, collaboration, and technical excellence.

• A privately owned, well-supported operation with hands-on leadership.

• Comfortable, modern FIFO facilities with great food, private rooms, gym, and a lit walking trail.

• Real influence over operational decisions in a business that values initiative.

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Apply now and bring your expertise to a team where you’ll be respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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