Principal Mine Planning | WAIO | Perth Office Based | Mon - Fri
Core
Develop and optimise integrated Life-of-Asset, strategic, and medium-term mine plans to maximise resource value and support sustainable mine progression in large-scale open pit operations.
Role type
Principal Mine Planning Engineer
Builds
Integrated mine plans, capital investment studies, and value maximisation strategies for iron ore operations
Domain
Mining (Iron Ore)
Required skills
Strategic mine planning, mine optimisation, value-based decision making, Life-of-Asset planning, Competent Person reporting, stakeholder engagement, risk management, continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Advanced proficiency in industry-leading mining software for optimisation and design, experience with Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve reporting, ability to act as a Competent Person
Technologies
Industry-leading mining software for optimisation, mine design, and strategic planning
Responsibilities
Develop and optimise integrated Life-of-Asset, strategic, and medium-term mine plans; Champion a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusion, and operational excellence; Build strong partnerships across Operations, Resource Engineering, Business Planning, and Strategy; Coach, mentor, and provide technical leadership across planning teams; Drive continuous improvement of mine planning methodologies, standards, systems, and governance frameworks; Ensure planning risks and opportunities are effectively identified, assessed, and managed; Provide visible field leadership and support assurance activities; Validate alignment between Hub plans, Life-of-Asset strategies, and broader strategic objectives; Provide thought leadership in strategic mine planning and influence enterprise-wide planning decisions
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & technical mentorship