Introduction

Reporting to the Senior Mine Engineer, you will play an integral role in supporting safe, efficient and productive underground mining operations through effective mine planning, scheduling and design.

Working closely with underground operations, geology, geotechnical, survey and production teams, you will develop practical mine plans and designs that support production targets, optimise resource recovery and improve operational performance.

What are you going to do 

Underground Mine Planning & Design

  • Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term and long-term underground mine plans and production schedules.
  • Prepare underground mine designs, including development layouts, level plans, stope designs, drill drives and supporting mine infrastructure.
  • Utilise mine planning and design software, preferably Deswik, to develop practical underground mine plans.
  • Collaborate with geology, geotechnical, survey and underground production teams to optimise mine designs, extraction sequences and resource recovery.
  • Support underground development and stoping activities through effective production planning and scheduling.
  • Monitor underground mining performance, assess production results and reconcile actual performance against mine plans.
  • Identify planning constraints, operational risks and opportunities to improve mining efficiency, safety and productivity.

Operational & Technical Support

  • Provide technical mine planning and engineering support to underground production teams.
  • Assist with mine infrastructure planning, including ventilation requirements and development activities.
  • Contribute to mine cost estimation, operational budgeting and production forecasting.
  • Support underground mining projects, mine development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure mine plans and designs align with operational requirements, safety standards and production objectives.
  • Participate in technical discussions and collaborate with key stakeholders to resolve underground mining challenges.

Essential skills and knowledge

To be successful in this position, you will ideally demonstrate:

  • A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Previous experience working within underground hard-rock mining operations.
  • Practical exposure to underground mine planning, mine design, production scheduling or development planning.
  • Understanding of underground mining methods, mine development and stoping operations.
  • Experience using underground mine planning and design software, with Deswik CAD and Deswik Sched highly regarded.
  • Experience within underground gold mining operations will be advantageous.
  • Understanding of mining production cycles, mine design constraints and operational planning requirements.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with underground operations, geology, geotechnical and survey teams.
  • Strong analytical, technical problem-solving and communication skills.
  • A proactive approach to safety, operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
  • A current WA driver's licence.

What we offer 

What's on Offer:

  • FIFO opportunity from Perth, Western Australia.
  • Join an established and growing Australian gold mining operation.
  • Gain exposure to underground mine planning, design and production activities.
  • Work closely with experienced underground mining professionals.
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to mine performance and operational improvements.
  • Collaborative, technically focused and supportive working environment.
  • Long-term career development opportunities within underground mining.

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: 18 November 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

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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

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Introductory conversation with Brunel

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