Senior Mine Operations Planning Engineer

Senior Mine Operations Planning Engineer

• Rate: $110 - $115 per hour + Super
• 6-Month Contract
• 5/2 Roster
• Southwest | Dwellingup, WA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mine Operations Planning Engineer to join a large-scale surface mining operation in Western Australia. This key leadership role is responsible for mine planning, mine scheduling, forecasting, budgeting and operational optimisation, ensuring safe and cost-effective production outcomes.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will convert long-range mine plans into practical annual, quarterly and ultra short-term schedules that maximise equipment utilisation, productivity and cost efficiency. You will also lead the Ultra Short-Term Planning (USTP) function and provide technical leadership across planning, scheduling and operational performance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise annual, quarterly and ultra short-term mine plans.
• Lead the Ultra Short-Term Planning (USTP) function across 24-hour and two-week planning horizons.
• Prepare operating budgets, forecasts and cost models to support business objectives.
• Coordinate ore development, mining, haulage and rehabilitation activities.
• Manage grade control and survey processes to ensure production quality targets are achieved.
• Lead a team of planners, schedulers, surveyors and grade control personnel.
• Monitor mine performance, reporting, forecasting and plan compliance.
• Provide technical expertise on mining methods, equipment selection and operational improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with operational stakeholders to ensure alignment with longer-term mine plans.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mining Engineering.
• Advanced experience with Alastri and Deswik.
• Strong experience in mine planning, mine scheduling and production planning within a surface mining operation.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical or operational teams.
• Experience developing budgets, forecasts and operational plans.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Perth-based candidates preferred.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a complex, high-volume mining operation while leading a critical planning function within a collaborative site leadership team.