Job Description
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Job Category: Mining - Engineering & Maintenance
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RESIDENTIAL
LOCATION:Kalgoorlie/Boulder
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ROSTER:8:6(Residential
or FIFO)
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PACKAGE:Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
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ABOUT THE ROLE
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Norton Gold Fields is seeking an Underground Planning Engineer to support the strategic growth of our underground operations. This role contributes directly to life-of-mine planning, major project studies, due diligence assessments, mine design, optimisation, and cost modelling. As a core member of the Technical Services team, you will help ensure our underground operations remain safe, productive, and aligned with long-term business objectives. You will also provide technical coverage in the absence of the Senior Underground Planning Engineer.
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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
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Assist with Life-of-Mine designs, development and production schedules.
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Support due diligence assessments and feasibility studies for major UG projects.
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Contribute to mine design, stope optimisation, and cost estimation work.
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Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts to progress technical studies.
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Prepare regular technical reports, planning updates, and operational inputs.
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Identify improvement opportunities across design, planning processes, and productivity.
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Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and active participation in site initiatives.
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Support continuous improvement and technical innovation aligned with company strategy.




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Provide technical assistance for operational queries and project execution as required.
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WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
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Bachelor of Mining Engineering (essential).
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~2 years underground operational or technical experience (planning exposure highly regarded).
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Understanding of UG geology, ventilation, mine services, Geotech, and basic stope design principles.
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Familiarity with WHS Act **** & WHS (Mines) Regulations ****.
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Solid communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
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Proficient with MS Office; Deswik experience desirable.
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WHAT WE OFFER
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Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
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Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
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Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
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Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
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Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.
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Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
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Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.
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Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you are able to bring out your best.
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EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
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How many years' experience do you have as an Underground Planning Engineer?
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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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What's your expected annual base salary?
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Have you completed a qualification in engineering?
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📌 Underground Planning Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 Norton Gold Fields
📍 Western Australia