At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop mine designs and schedules while collaborating with various teams.
- Company: Aurelia Metals, an ASX-listed gold and base metals company in NSW.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, family-friendly rosters, and extensive development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse, inclusive culture with strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in mining engineering and see your plans come to life underground.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mining Engineering and experience in underground mine planning.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.
We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth. The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.
Peak is a mature underground gold mine with a long operating history, which means the engineering challenges are real, varied and highly influential. As our Mining Engineer responsible for the Mid-Term Planning, you'll be developing mine designs and schedules that balance production requirements with practical underground constraints. You'll work closely with operations, geology, maintenance and ventilation teams to determine how and when the orebody is extracted, ensuring plans are achievable, safe and aligned with business objectives.
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys understanding the bigger picture, working collaboratively across disciplines and seeing their planning work translated into operational outcomes underground.
Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)
Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW
Travel options: Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
Qualifications And Experience:
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Prior experience in a mining engineering planning role
- Experience in underground mine design and scheduling
- Experience developing medium to long-term mine plans
- Proficiency using Deswik CAD, Deswik UGDB and Deswik Sched
- Strong understanding of underground mining methods and planning principles
- Experience contributing to budgeting, forecasting and reserve planning activities
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across Technical Services and Operations teams
- Commercial awareness with a focus on safe, practical and efficient mining outcomes
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED β BE AN AURELIAN
At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.
What We Offer:
- Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs
- Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options
- Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits
- Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways
Our recruitment process: We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.
What To Expect:
- Application review β we assess applications as they are received
- Initial screen β a short call with our HR team
- Structured interview β with a technical leader and HR representative
- Work-ready checks β may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing
- Offer β a formal offer made to the successful candidate
We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
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Aurelia Metals Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of New South Wales' mining sector. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, competitive remuneration, and a culture that prioritises inclusion and safety, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in Cobar, where you can make a meaningful impact on sustainable mining practices while enjoying a family-friendly lifestyle and robust support for relocation.