At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and optimise underground mining operations with a hands-on approach.
- Company: Join Harmony, Australia's largest gold producer, expanding into copper mining.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus eligibility, health initiatives, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney, with local candidates preferred.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in one of Australia's deepest and highest-grade copper mines.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering and underground mining experience required.
The predicted salary is between 80550 - 98450 $ per year.
The CSA Mine is located 11 kilometres north-west of Cobar, central western New South Wales. At 1.9 kilometres deep, it is one of Australia's deepest underground mines and is Australia's highest-grade copper mine. Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. CSA Mine has recently joined Harmony Australasia, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
As a Mining Engineer, you'll work closely with a team of experienced professionals to plan, monitor and optimise underground mining operations. This is a hands-on role where your contributions will directly support safe, productive and cost-effective outcomes.
Roster: This role will be based onsite in Cobar, NSW working an 8/6 days FIFO roster from Brisbane or Sydney with local candidates highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement drill and blast plans
- Stope design, optimisation and reconciliation
- Provide technical input into daily, weekly, and monthly mine plans
- Monitor development and production performance
- Providing technical support and troubleshooting
- Collaborate with technical and operational teams to ensure plan compliance
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site
What We're Looking For:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or equivalent
- Demonstrated underground hard rock mining experience is essential
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Exposure to mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Surpac) will be highly regarded
Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme. Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation. Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar. Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.
Mining Engineer in Sydney employer: Harmony Australasia
Harmony is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Brisbane with flexible working practices, including the option to work from home two days a week. Employees benefit from participation in a company bonus scheme, corporate discounts, and the chance to grow within a leading international mining company that values diversity and collaboration. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to data governance and quality, Harmony provides a meaningful and rewarding career path for the Power BI Report Developer role.
