At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in developing an exciting underground gold-antimony mine near Melbourne.
- Company: Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd, a leader in gold exploration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 5:2 roster, competitive pay, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth into a Senior Engineer role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on a groundbreaking mining project while staying local.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering and relevant mining experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Help build one of Victoria's most exciting emerging Gold-Antimony mines. Join the team helping shape the future of the Sunday Creek Project, located just 60km from Melbourne. This is a rare opportunity to help develop a new underground mining operation while enjoying a lifestyle that allows you to be home every night. Avoid FIFO travel, enjoy access to excellent local communities and schools, and work on a technically challenging project with significant long-term growth potential.
As Sunday Creek advances toward production, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in its future. For the right candidate, strong performance and project growth are expected to create a pathway into a Senior Engineer position.
About the Role
You will focus on underground ventilation planning and monitoring, engineering project delivery and operational mine planning support. This is a hands-on technical role that will contribute directly to the safe and efficient development of Sunday Creek into a producing underground mine.
What You'll Drive
- Underground ventilation design, monitoring and optimisation
- Compliance with Victorian OHS Regulations 2017 (Part 5.3)
- Mine design, scheduling and technical support activities
- Drill and blast design, execution support and performance monitoring
- Delivery of engineering and capital projects from scoping through to commissioning
- Budgeting support, forecasting and operational reconciliation
- Collaboration with geology, geotechnical, survey, environmental and operations teams
- Clear communication of technical information, risks and opportunities
- Participation in site inspections, hazard identification and safety initiatives
- Continuous improvement initiatives across technical and operational functions
Who You Are
You're a motivated mining professional who enjoys solving technical problems and contributing to a growing operation. You can balance attention to detail with practical outcomes, work effectively with operational teams and take ownership of the work that helps keep people safe while delivering results.
Your Background
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
- Underground hard rock mining experience
- Ventilation design and monitoring experience highly regarded
- Proficiency in Deswik and Ventsim/Pumpsim Design, or willingness to develop these skills
- Sound understanding of drill and blast principles
- Exposure to engineering project delivery or capital works (desirable)
- Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently in both office and underground environments
- Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities
The Practical Details
Location: Clonbinane, VIC - live in the region or DIDO Melbourne
Required Checks
- Field-based medical
- Right to work and qualifications verification
- National Police Check
- Current manual driver's licence
Ready to Help Shape the Future of Sunday Creek?
SXGC is committed to creating a workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply if you believe you can make a strong contribution.
About Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (SXGC) is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and has CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). We explore for gold and antimony in the Victorian Goldfields. Our 100% owned flagship project at Sunday Creek is the best new grassroots discovery in Australia with a globally leading high-grade hit rate for this stage of the project's development.
Mining Engineer employer: Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd TSX:SXGC ASX:SX2
At Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the safety and well-being of our employees. Located in the vibrant Kilmore & Sunday Creek region, we foster a collaborative work culture where your contributions directly impact the development of a proactive safety environment. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to building strong safety foundations, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of one of Australia's most exciting gold operations.
Contact Details:
Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd TSX:SXGC ASX:SX2 Recruitment Team
