SM18357 Planning Engineer (Contract)

Mining Employment Services

📍 Australia, Western Australia, Australia

Full-time Engineers Posted February 19, 2026

Job Description

Our client is a high-grade gold producer operating a long-life underground mine in Western Australia, with forecast production of ~150,000 ounces in FY26 and a mine life exceeding 10 years. Backed by an experienced leadership team and a strong commitment to sustainability, the company fosters a high-performance, collaborative culture. They are currently seeking a Planning Engineer for a 3-month contract to support underground scheduling activities, delivering plans aligned with safety, production, and cost targets.

Requirements 

  • A tertiary degree in Mining Engineering
  • Experience in mechanised UG mining
  • Mine Planning experience
  • Deswik competency
  • VentSim competency (preferred)
  • Ventilation, project or infrastructure experience (preferred)
  • Short-term scheduling experience (preferred)
  • Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills
  • Good interpersonal communication, litera...