Peak Partners Recruitment Pty Ltd. – Melbourne VIC
The Company
Peak Partners is exclusively partnered with a mining business that is developing a new, one-of-a-kind underground project, set to ramp up in ****. The operation will be mined using sub level caving (SLC) methods, ramping up to 4Mtpa with a mine life of more than 10 years and some exciting options for future growth projects. This is a rare chance to join the technical team at the ground floor of a new underground operation and help shape how the mine is planned for years to come.
The Role
As the Senior Mine Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for the management of medium-term planning for the sub level cave, ensuring the mine plan supports a safe and successful ramp-up to nameplate production. You will provide strategic technical guidance on mine planning matters, while leading and mentoring the Mining Engineers in the team.
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, your key responsibilities will be, but not limited to:
Managing medium and long-term mine planning, including life of mine (LOM) plans, budgets and forecasts aligned to the ramp-up to 4Mtpa
Developing and maintaining SLC mine designs, including level layouts, ring designs, development and production sequencing
Utilising Deswik mine planning software for mine design, optimisation, and scheduling
Producing development and production schedules that integrate infrastructure, ventilation and material handling requirements
Working closely with geology and geotechnical teams to incorporate cave management, draw control,



dilution and recovery into the mine plan
Contributing to Ore Reserve estimation and reporting, including modifying factors and reconciliation of plan versus actual
Leading, mentoring and developing Mining Engineers within the team, including the review of designs and schedules
Communicating plans and technical recommendations effectively to operational teams and senior leadership
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
A minimum of 8 years' experience in underground mining, having completed your underground time
A strong background in scheduling and medium-term mine planning
Experience with caving methods (sub level or block caving) highly regarded; experience in large-scale bulk underground mining methods will also be considered
Deswik experience (CAD & Scheduler) is highly advantageous
Desirable exposure to Ore Reserve estimationand mine optimisation
Proven leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing technical professionals
Excellent communication skills, with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Benefits:
Be part of a one-of-a-kind underground project from the start of its journey
Long-term career stability with a 10+ year mine life and future growth options
Lead and develop your team, creating a high-performance planning environment
Excellent salary package with opportunities for growth & development
FIFO – 8/6 roster:
Fly-in, fly-out from the East Coast, with flights and site accommodation provided
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📌 Senior Mine Planning Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Peak Partners Recruitment
📍 Melbourne