Mid-Term Mining Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the operation through mine designs and schedules that are operationally and technically robust and maximise value.
Within the Mid-Term Planning team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining mine designs, schedules and planning strategies that align operational requirements with the Budget and Life of Mine plan. You will work closely with Production, Short term, Long Term, Drill & Blast and Geology teams to optimise mine performance and support achievement of business targets. You will gain exposure to mine design, haulage optimisation, budgeting and forecasting processes, while building strong working relationships across site.
Professional development is at the core of the Technical Services Team and you will be supported through coaching, mentoring and ongoing opportunities to further develop your technical and leadership capability, with opportunities to progress toward senior technical and leadership roles.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a mining engineer at HVO, you will be responsible for:
Being a role model for safety on site.
Providing expertise and oversight to optimise mine design and scheduling.
Developing and maintaining medium-term mine designs and schedules across a 3 month to 2 year planning horizon.
Delivering practical and achievable mine plans that align operational requirements with business objectives.
Monitoring plan performance, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing optimisation initiatives.
Reconciliation of mine design process and conformance to plan.
Review equipment conformance to plan and performance feedback.
Promoting and maintaining a high level of positive safety performance and workplace culture through teamwork, personal commitment, and application of the company values.
ROSTER AND LOCATION
Monday to Friday professional roster
Based on site at HVO
ABOUT YOU
A commitment to the best practice of health, safety environment and community at all times
Providing practical solutions when providing planning advice.
Experience with Vulcan, Deswik, Spry, FMS, MinVu or other CAD software would be desirable
Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
minimum five weeks annual leave
market competitive salary
a safe and enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected valued and empowered
structured training and development to support you progress your career
education assistance
a generous incentive program
health and wellness reimbursement program
paid parental leave
salary sacrificing options
private health insurance subsidies
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Did we mention the Hunter Valley offers a great lifestyle close to city services?
If you're looking to unearth opportunities, we want to hear from you!
Applications close: 6th July 2026
Based on site at HVO
Hunter Valley Operations Location
Working for us isn’t like working at any old mine. We offer you the opportunity to grow and develop, and to manage your work life balance.
Providing you with healthy, safe, inclusive and equal opportunity work environment is our priority.
