Mining EngineerE73 · Central Highlands, Queensland, Australia

Mining Engineer

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-31 Central Highlands, Queensland, Australia Full-time Hybrid Mining Resources Energy
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$8,333–A$16,667/mo

About the Company

Mining Engineer / Senior Mining Engineer - Truck & Shovel Bowen Basin Monday-Friday or 8/6 Roster An opportunity is available for a Mining Engineer or Senior Mining Engineer to join an established open-cut coal operation in the Bowen Basin. The position will focus heavily on truck-and-shovel planning, working closely with operations to develop practical and achievable plans that support safe and efficient production.

Responsibilities

  • ● Develop short-term mine plans and schedules for truck-and-shovel operations
  • ● Produce pit, dump, haul-road and rehabilitation designs
  • ● Monitor performance against plan and respond to operational changes
  • ● Work closely with Production, Drill & Blast, Geology and Survey
  • ● Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and compliance to plan
  • ● Provide technical guidance and support to the broader team

Requirements

  • ● Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
  • ● Previous experience within an open-cut coal operation
  • ● Strong truck-and-shovel planning experience
  • ● Competency with relevant mine-planning software
  • ● Practical mindset and the ability to work closely with onsite operations
  • ● Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • ● Leadership or mentoring experience will be highly regarded for the Senior-level position
  • ● What's on offer:
  • ● Choice of a Monday-Friday or 8/6 roster
  • ● Established open-cut coal operation in the Bowen Basin
  • ● Hands-on position with genuine exposure to site operations
  • ● Supportive technical services and operational teams
  • ● Opportunity to make a visible contribution to mine performance
  • ● If you are interested in hearing more, please contact Hannah for a confidential conversation.