Mining engineering role across short-term planning, mine design & Drill & Blast
8/6 roster | FIFO Brisbane | Meals & Accommodation Provided | Long-Term Opportunity
MacKellar is growing its partnership with
Aeris Resources
on a developing mining project near
Nyngan, NSW
, and we're looking for an experienced
Mining Engineer
to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in a growing operation, working closely with the mining and operations teams across short-term mine planning, scheduling, mine design and Drill & Blast activities.
Why Join MacKellar?
8/6 roster
providing a great work-life balance
FIFO from Brisbane
Meals and accommodation provided
Competitive salary
Long-term opportunity on a developing mining project
Opportunity to work across mine planning, design and operational optimisation
Access to the MacKellar Benefits Program, including:
Bupa health insurance discounts
Salary sacrificing
Novated leasing
Employee Assistance Program
About the Role
As a Mining Engineer, you'll work closely with the operations and technical teams to develop practical plans and schedules that support protected and efficient mining operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing short-term mine plans, designs and schedules to meet operational and contract requirements
Working with operations to develop practical and achievable plans, schedules and designs




Delivering plans and schedules to operational personnel
Monitoring progress against plan and identifying opportunities for improvement
Supporting mine design and scheduling activities
Planning, optimising and monitoring Drill & Blast activities
Building strong working relationships across mining, operations and technical teams
Contributing to continuous improvement and operational optimisation
Ensuring engineering activities align with safety, quality and production requirements
What You'll Bring
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
Bachelor of Engineering – Mining or Civil
Previous experience working as a
Mining Engineer in open-cut mining
Strong understanding of mine planning, scheduling and design
Experience working closely with mining operations
Understanding of
Drill & Blast planning and optimisation
Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
The ability to communicate technical information clearly to operational teams
A practical, solutions-focused approach to mine planning
About MacKellar
With more than 50 years of experience, MacKellar is an established leader in the mining and civil earthmoving industries.
Our people are at the heart of what we do.
We're committed to creating a workplace built around
Integrity, Caring, Respect and Courage
, with safety at the centre of our operations.
Only suitable applicants will be contacted
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