Mid-Term Planning Engineer

Your new company

Join a well-established mining operation in North Queensland, operating a large-scale open cut site. This organisation offers a stable and collaborative environment with a strong focus on safety, planning excellence, and continuous improvement, along with a lifestyle-friendly roster.

Your new role

As a Mid-Term Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate and achievable mine plans across 12-week to annual horizons. You will play a key role in optimising production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational targets, and delivering cost-effective and practical mine designs.

What you'll need to succeed

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in open cut mining
• Strong experience in mid-term mine planning (12-week to annual horizons)
• Advanced proficiency in Deswik (Sched, CAD, LHS)
• Experience in pit design, dump design, haul roads, and scheduling
• Strong understanding of budgeting, costing, and forecast accuracy (+/-5%)
• Knowledge of QLD mining legislation and safety standards
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders and cross-functional teams

What you'll get in return

In return, you will secure a contract opportunity on a 4/3 roster (Monday to Thursday), FIFO from Townsville. This role offers exposure to a well-run open cut operation, the opportunity to work across key planning functions, and a competitive hourly rate aligned with your experience.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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