Experienced Surface Metals Mining Consultant

Opportunity for a Senior Mining Consultant with open pit metals or bulk minerals expertise in either Brisbane or Adelaide.

At Deswik, we’re not just building software—we’re transforming how mines operate worldwide. Our software is used all day, every day in over 1330 operations globally. We solve complex technical mine planning problems in ways that deliver huge value to our customers.

What you’ll do

This is your chance to join Deswik’s Asia Pacific (APAC) consultingteam as aSenior Mining Consultant supporting our surface metals clients with their design, planning and optimisation needs. Reporting to either our Brisbane or Adelaide offices, you will be the trusted expert helping customers succeed across Eastern Australia, APAC and beyond.

Work with Deswik’s highly regarded mine planning software products across multiple customers, commodities, mine types and operations

Provide extensive consulting services including mine design, production planning, scheduling, optimisation, and mine closure planning

Support our customers in implementing Deswik’s software solutions, providing technical expertise and training solutions across pre-sales, implementation, and post-sales support.

Act as a trusted advisor to customers, identifying needs and architecting effective solutions.

Deliver advanced technology to the mining industry with our enterprise and optimisation products

Work alongside highly experienced engineers, geologists and software professionals

Provide input into software improvements and assist with scoping and testing new features.





Why You’ll Love It Here

Your work will matter. You will help shape the future of mining while enjoying a culture built on trust, collaboration, and technical excellence. We offer flexibility with a hybrid schedule plus competitive pay, bonuses, site allowances, mentoring, and plenty of perks to support your growth and well-being.

The opportunity to become an expert Deswik user

A highly competitive salary and annual bonus

Versatile, hybrid work roster

Learn, share and explore mine planning knowledge globally with our team of well over 100 mining consultants

You will be trusted to do your job and have support when you need it.

The opportunity to work closely with our software developers scoping, building, testing and using unique mine planning product offerings

A dynamic role that’ll see you constantly building and broadening your technical and consulting skillsets

What you bring

We are looking for a mining professional with extensive experience in surface metals projects, ideally with exposure to Deswik software. You will have significant experience in mine planning, including design, planning and optimisation, or other related technical services including haulage,



drill & blast or environmental planning, with additional exposure to general mine projects and studies.

Degree in Mining Engineering

5-10+ years’ experience in surface metals mining in mine planning or mining consultancy roles

Excellent mine planning software skills (Deswik software a distinct advantage)

Demonstrated experience in mine design and planning across multiple planning horizons

Evidence of delivering high value projects

A flair for consulting and managing customer relationships

Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

A passion for innovation and a desire to grow and learn

Open to travel to sites across Australia and potentially internationally

Why Deswik?

Deswik, a Sandvik owned company, is a global leader in mine planning software and consulting, with over 500+ professionals across 21 offices globally. Our tools are used at over 1,000+ sites worldwide, and we invest heavily in R&D; to stay ahead. We’re proud to be part of the mining industry's digital transformation with:

Global impact - your work supports teams and customers worldwide

Autonomy and flexibility - we hire capable people and trust them

Growth and learning - work alongside experts and evolve your career

Our head office in Brisbane is our software development hub; we produce some of the leading products in our market and have a large and engaged end-user community.

Please note we are only accepting applications from candidates with valid Australian work rights.

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📌 Experienced Surface Metals Mining Consultant (Brisbane City)
🏢 Deswik
📍 Brisbane City