Introduction

We are supporting a growing underground gold operation in Western Australia seeking an experienced Underground Planning Engineer to join its technical services team.

You'll be responsible for delivering practical mine plans and designs while working closely with operations, geology, geotechnical and survey teams to support safe, efficient production and drive continuous operational improvement.

What are you going to do 

  • Developing short, medium, and long-term underground mine plans and schedules
  • Preparing weekly production schedules aligned with operational targets
  • Designing underground mine layouts, development plans, and stope designs
  • Supporting drill and blast planning and production activities
  • Reviewing mine plans and identifying operational risks
  • Reconciling planned activities against actual production outcomes
  • Working closely with underground operations, geology, geotechnical, and survey teams
  • Providing technical support to improve safety, productivity, and mine performance
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and planning processes

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Degree qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline
  • Previous underground hard rock mining experience
  • Experience within underground gold mining highly desirable
  • Experience in short-term mine planning and scheduling
  • Exposure to underground mine design and production planning
  • Strong experience with Deswik or similar mine planning software
  • Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams and deliver practical mining solutions

What we offer 

  • $185,000 base salary + superannuation
  • 12% quarterly bonus opportunity
  • 8/6 FIFO opportunity in Western Australia
  • Opportunity to work within a growing gold producer
  • Strong exposure across underground planning, design, and operations
  • Supportive technical services environment with career development opportunities

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ewan: e.meers@brunel.net

Closing: 07 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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