Mine Planning Engineer

About the Company

PERSOL is one of Australia's largest and longest serving recruitment providers. Delivering both quality temporary and permanent options, we specialise in the recruitment of Professional, ICT, Government, STEM, Management and Executive talent.

Our Tier 1 Mining Client is looking for an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join a major mining organisation in Perth, supporting the integration of near-term mine planning with infrastructure and operational requirements.

Roster: 5/2 Perth CBD - 9 hours per day

Start date: ASAP

Duration: approx. 12 months - depending on client requirements with potential for extension

Pay Rate: $110.00 - $120.00 p/h + Super depending on experience

Please note that only people with relevant experience will be considered and contacted.

The Role:

This is a great opportunity for a mining engineer who genuinely understands mine planning, mine design and operational sequencing, and enjoys working across technical and operational teams.

Reporting to the Principal Engineer - Planning Systems & Integration, you will act as a key interface between mine planning teams and infrastructure stakeholders.

You will be responsible for translating approved near-term mine plans into infrastructure requirements and ensuring infrastructure schedules remain aligned with the mine planning cycle.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with 2-year planning and operations planning teams
• Translating mine plans into near-term infrastructure and energisation requirements
• Assessing changes to mine plans and their impact on infrastructure requirements
• Modelling HME charging demand, including charger requirements and locations
• Maintaining an integrated pit register covering planned and existing equipment and infrastructure requirements
• Identifying conflicts between mine sequencing, fleet deployment and infrastructure/energisation schedules
• Supporting change management where mine plans or infrastructure requirements change
• Assessing cost and schedule impacts associated with mine plan changes
• Ensuring the latest approved mine plan is being used across relevant planning activities
• Supporting the quarterly planning cycle and associated data updates
• Working with technical and operational stakeholders to identify practical solutions
• Supporting standardisation of electrical infrastructure planning and design

Experience Required:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mine Planning or a related discipline
• At least 2 years' experience in open-pit mining operations and mine planning
• Experience with short- to medium-term mine planning, ideally including a 2-year planning horizon
• Strong understanding of mine design and mine sequencing
• Experience using mine planning software such as Deswik, Alastri, Vulcan or similar
• Understanding of fleet deployment and operational planning
• Strong understanding of the relationship between mine planning, geology, geotechnical, drill & blast and operations
• An understanding of electrical infrastructure and energisation planning concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to communicate technical risks, opportunities and impacts clearly

If you are interested in the role and fit the criteria, please apply online today! If you have any further questions before applying online, please email Holly Storor at holly.storor@persolapac.com

**PLEASE NOTE - only applicants with recent experience will be considered**

Who we are

At PERSOL, we connect people to meaningful work and growth.
With decades of experience and a future-focused mindset, we're here to support your career journey. We offer fresh opportunities, trusted guidance, and a people-first approach.

We're committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that embraces diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We strongly encourage applications from women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, and individuals from all communities.

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Consultant

holly.storor@persolapac.com

Reference number: 210396775

Profession:

Mining and Resources

Mining - Eng. & Maintenance

Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce

Date posted: 2nd Sep, 2026