We are working with an established underground mining operation in Victoria, seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join its Technical Services team.

The operation is well established and offers a stable working environment, strong operational focus and opportunities to develop your career within an experienced underground mining team.

With a strong focus on safety, operational performance and continuous improvement, the site has a practical and team-oriented culture where technical expertise and innovation are valued.

This is a residential operation, with relocation to the local area required. The surrounding region offers a range of residential and lifestyle options, with the opportunity to enjoy a regional lifestyle while working within a well-established mining operation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you’ll be a practical and safety-focused Mining Engineer working closely with the underground operations team.

The role will suit an engineer looking to further develop their career in underground metalliferous mining, with exposure to drill and blast design, production planning, rock mechanics and underground mining methods.

You’ll have a hands-on presence underground and work closely with Supervisors, Geology, Survey and Technical Services to ensure production activities are planned and delivered safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

- Work closely with Shift Supervisors to support daily planning and ensure operations align with the short-term mine plan
- Conduct regular underground inspections of production areas
- Complete drill and blast designs, production plans, engineering tasks, surveys and monthly reporting
- Monitor daily, weekly and monthly production and development performance against forecast
- Identify production constraints and develop practical solutions with the operational team
- Undertake geotechnical inspections and assist with rehabilitation planning




- Work closely with the Geology team to incorporate new information into production planning
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across underground mining activities
- Contribute to a strong safety culture and ensure engineering activities meet site standards

About You

You’ll be a Mining Engineer with a practical approach and a genuine interest in underground operations.

Ideally, you will have:

- A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
- At least 2 years' mining engineering experience, preferably including underground experience
- A strong understanding of underground mining activities and production processes
- Experience with drill and blast design
- Knowledge of underground stoping methods
- An understanding of rock mechanics and geotechnical considerations
- Experience with mine design software such as Deswik
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build effective relationships with operational and technical teams
- A strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement

What’s On Offer

- 8 days on / 6 days off roster
- Residential lifestyle — be home with your family at the end of every shift
- Competitive remuneration package
- Relocation assistance
- On-site physiotherapy
- Life and salary continuance insurance
- Novated vehicle leasing options
- Employee rewards program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free ambulance cover
- Annual health and wellbeing allowance

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an underground Mining Engineer looking to build their career within an established Victorian mining operation.

You’ll gain broad exposure to production engineering, drill and blast, mine planning and geotechnical activities, while working closely with an experienced underground operations team.

If you're looking for a hands-on Production Engineering role where you can make a genuine operational impact while maintaining a strong work-life balance, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

📌 Mining Engineer Underground (Production) (Australia)
🏢 Myne Talent
📍 Australia