Senior Mining Engineer

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

We are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer with underground experience, to join our Northern Operations on an 8/6 FIFO roster.

You will play a critical role in leading the mining engineering team to safely execute the mine plan (design, scheduling, and infrastructure). Leveraging your expertise in drill & blast design and stope design, you will drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective production outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure projects through planning and execution phases
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly compliance to plan and implement short-term interval control measures
• Implement and monitor mine ventilation strategies in line with WHS (Mining) Regulations 2022, including conducting and communicating ventilation surveys
• Conduct underground inspections and QA/QC to ensure mining activities align with the mine plan and are carried out safely
• Oversee the development and communication of fortnightly mine plans aligned with quarterly plans
• Assist the Senior Mine Planning Engineer with planning outputs as required
• Support the Mining Manager/Alternate with operational, technical, and statutory responsibilities

Skills & Experience

• Advanced proficiency in mining software (Deswik CAD, Deswik UGDB, Ventsim) and Microsoft Office
• Proven experience in drill & blast design, including ring design, firing strategies, and optimisation
• Strong capability in stope design, sequencing, and optimisation to maximise recovery and minimise dilution
• Bachelor of Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
• Current, unrestricted Western Australian “C” Class Driver’s Licence
• First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (or actively working towards it)

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.