An opportunity is available for an experienced Superintendent – Mine Planning to lead the mine planning function across multiple underground gold mining operations in Western Australia. In this senior leadership role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary planning team, ensuring mine plans and schedules support safe, efficient and cost-effective production.
You will be responsible for aligning mine designs, production schedules and technical planning with operational requirements, business objectives and the Life of Mine (LOM) strategy.
The role involves:
- Leading, mentoring and developing a mine planning team of approximately 12 direct and indirect reports.
- Overseeing the delivery of integrated short-, medium- and long-term mine plans across multiple underground operations.
- Ensuring mine designs and schedules are operationally practical, technically sound and aligned with production targets and strategic business objectives.
- Managing engineering workflows, planning priorities and technical deliverables to support safe and efficient underground mining operations.
- Collaborating with geology, survey, geotechnical, ventilation, production and operational leadership teams to optimise mine performance.
- Reviewing production forecasts, mining schedules, costs and key performance indicators to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Integrating geological, geotechnical and operational data into mine planning decisions to adapt plans to changing conditions.
- Providing technical guidance and strategic advice to senior management on production profiles, planning risks, resource utilisation and LOM considerations.
- Driving continuous improvement across mine planning systems, processes and technical standards.
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure planning deliverables translate into achievable operational outcomes.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
- At least 10 years' experience as a Mining Engineer, predominantly in underground mining.
- Substantial underground gold mining experience, with open-pit experience considered advantageous.
- Recent experience leading a mine planning or technical services team at Superintendent, Manager or an equivalent senior leadership level.
- A demonstrated ability to lead, develop and manage a team with multiple direct and indirect reports.
- Previous experience in medium- and/or long-term mine planning, including production scheduling and strategic planning.
- A strong track record of delivering practical mine designs and integrated schedules that support operational performance.
- Experience managing engineering workflows, technical studies and competing planning priorities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Proficiency in mining software, particularly Deswik.CAD and Deswik.Sched, with experience in Ventsim and Microsoft Office considered desirable.
- A current Australian driver's licence.
This is not a development opportunity. You must demonstrate established leadership capability, experience operating above Senior Engineer level and the confidence to manage a complex underground mine planning function.
Why join:
This position offers:
- A permanent senior leadership role with a leading gold producer.
- The flexibility of a choice of 4/3 or 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.
- The opportunity to lead mine planning across multiple underground operations.
- A competitive remuneration package along with a 6% site allowance.
- A monthly private health insurance allowance.
- Potential accommodation assistance for eligible candidates relocating, subject to company policy and availability.
- A $10,000 employee referral bonus.
- The chance to influence operational performance and contribute to the long-term success of established gold mining operations.
Working arrangements:
- Based in Western Australia.
- Permanent employment.
- FIFO roster options of 4/3 or 8/6 from Perth.
How to apply:
If you are an experienced underground mining professional with a strong background in mine planning and proven leadership capability, we encourage you to apply. Submit your CV to discuss this senior leadership opportunity in confidence.
For a confidential discussion, contact Shaun Matondo at Mining Employment Services on +61864674810.