Introduction

Our client, a tier-one mining business, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mining Engineer to join their Perth-based study team for a major international iron ore project. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead the mining study components of a world-class, undeveloped high-grade hematite deposit.

What are you going to do 

Reporting to the Study Manager, the Principal Mining Engineer will provide strategic technical leadership for the mining study, guiding mine planning, design, and operational strategies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the project's mining plans are technically robust, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives and best practice in safety and sustainability. The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams and managing both in-house work packages and outsourced consultancy inputs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mining engineering components of the study, including mine planning, pit optimisation, and production strategy development.
  • Conduct trade-off studies and economic evaluations to maximise project value.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geology, geotechnical, water, metallurgy, infrastructure, environment, and community teams.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to external consultants and contractors.
  • Ensure study deliverables meet high technical standards and undergo appropriate peer review.
  • Contribute to project risk assessments and study reporting.
  • Undertake site visits to the project location as required for familiarisation and planning.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Considerable experiencer in mining, with substantial exposure to study work (scoping through feasibility) on large-scale open pit iron ore or bulk commodity projects.
  • Experience in remote, high-rainfall, and rugged terrain environments is highly desirable.
  • Strategic mine planning, economic evaluation, mining software proficiency (GEOVIA Whittle, Minemax Scheduler, or equivalent), dilution modelling, cost estimation, and equipment productivity modelling. Operational experience is an advantage.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Postgraduate qualifications in mining, business, or project management are desirable but not essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strategic thinker, capable of working independently and collaboratively, able to make sound decisions under uncertainty.
  • French language skills are advantageous but not essential.
  • Familiarity with JORC reporting, autonomous mining systems, low-carbon mining technologies, and integrated mining and infrastructure projects.
  • You must have current right to work in Australia to be considered for this role

What we offer

  • Work for a tier one mining business
  • 12 month contract
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

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?

Click to apply or send a copy of your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 11 October 2025

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-264639

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Corporate recruiter

Michael Shirley

+61 8 9429 5640

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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