Mine Planning Engineer

About the Role

Redpath Australia is seeking a motivated and proactive Mine Planning Engineer to join the team at Cowal Gold Operations.

Working closely with Operations, Geology and Geotechnical teams, you will develop and maintain safe, practical and optimised underground mine plans that support production objectives while maximising safety, productivity, ore recovery and value creation.

This is a site-based role providing technical support to underground operations, developing mine designs and schedules, and identifying opportunities to improve mining performance and operational efficiency. You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the mine through strategic planning and collaboration with key stakeholders.

The position operates on an 8/6 FIFO roster, offering the opportunity to work on a leading underground gold mining operation while maintaining a strong work-life balance.

Why Join Redpath?

• FIFO 8/6 roster supporting work-life balance.
• Work on a leading underground gold operation.
• Long-term project stability and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Opportunities to develop your technical and leadership capabilities.
• Be part of a global leader in underground mining.

If you are a Mining Engineer looking to take the next step in your career and want to make a genuine impact on a high-performing underground operation, Redpath would love to hear from you. Join Redpath and help shape the future of mining at Cowal Gold Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term underground mine plans.
• Complete development designs, stope designs and extraction plans.
• Develop mine schedules and sequencing plans to optimise production outcomes.
• Monitor mine performance and adjust plans and schedules as required.
• Support Life of Mine planning and optimisation activities.
• Analyse mining performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Operations, Geology and Geotechnical teams to deliver practical planning solutions.
• Provide technical support to underground production and development activities.
• Assist with forecasts, budgets and planning deliverables.
• Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports.
• Monitor compliance against approved mine plans and schedules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

About You

• Degree qualified in Mining Engineering.
• Experience in underground hard rock mining environments.
• Strong mine planning experience across short-, medium- and long-term planning horizons.
• Experience with development design, stope design and mine scheduling.
• Proficient in mine planning software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Australian underground mining experience preferred.
• Deswik highly regarded.