Summary
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Join an underground mining engineering team responsible for mid-term planning at an established operation. You will tackle varied engineering challenges, contribute to mine plans and operational outcomes, and have opportunities to work across discovery, development, and growth initiatives involving precious and base metals.
Highlights
Work on varied and technically challenging underground mining projects with significant influence on mine planning and operations. The role offers exposure to major growth projects, discovery, development, and long-term career pathways.
Description
About Us
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.
About The Role
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 allowanceDIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowanceFIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne
Qualifications And Experience
Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualificationPrior experience in a mining engineering planning roleExperience in underground mine design and schedulingExperience developing medium to long-term mine plansProficiency using Deswik CAD, Deswik UGDB and Deswik SchedStrong understanding of underground mining methods and planning principlesExperience contributing to budgeting, forecasting and reserve planning activitiesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively across Technical Services and Operations teamsCommercial awareness with a focus on safe, practical and efficient mining outcomesProficient with Microsoft Office applications
MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – 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 programsLifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work optionsPurpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefitsDevelopment & 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 – we assess applications as they are receivedInitial screen – a short call with our HR teamStructured interview – with a technical leader and HR representativeWork-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testingOffer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate
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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.