About the role

RG Mining Consulting is seeking a motivated Principal Mining Engineer based in Australia with strong open pit design and practical mining experience to move beyond purely technical roles and into studies, advisory and project development work. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while working directly with clients and senior stakeholders, communicating confidently, operating independently, and taking ownership of workstreams while gaining further exposure to project management, commercial decision-making, and business development.

Key responsibilities
Mine planning, mine design, and scheduling
Support JORC Resources & Reserves and technical due diligence work
Feasibility, optimisation, and life-of-mine studies
Provide inputs into mine approvals and development plans
Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
Support clients progressing projects from exploration through to development
Assist with proposals and business development
Contribute to project delivery and client presentations

About you
Mining Engineering degree
15+ years open pit experience
Solid practical mining background




Robust open pit design and planning experience
Experience with Spry for Scheduling and Deswik, Vulcan or similar for mine design
Multi-commodity experience will be looked upon favourably
Strong communication and influencing skills
Able to work autonomously and take ownership
Commercially minded and motivated to grow
Keen to develop project, client, and business skills

About us

RG Mining Consulting is in an exciting growth phase. We work with mining companies, private equity and private credit investors, supporting projects from exploration through to development and operations. We are a growing specialist advisory business where your opinion matters, with exposure to investors, senior executives, and decision makers.

Advantages
Work on studies, due diligence, and project development work
Work in a team where your opinion matters
Exposure to investors, senior executives, and decision makers
Mentoring from Ryan Gomez, Managing Director
Be part of a growing specialist advisory business
Genuine opportunity to accelerate your career

📌 Principal Mining Engineer Brisbane
🏢 RG Mining Consulting
📍 Brisbane