Underground Mining Engineer

Our client is a growing and forward-thinking gold producer shaping the future of underground mining in Western Australia. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability and operational excellence, they are building a profitable and long-term Australian gold business.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Production Engineer to join their Northern Operations team on an 8/6 roster. This role offers strong operational exposure and the chance to build meaningful underground experience while supporting safe and efficient production delivery.
About the Role Provide technical and planning support to underground operations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of short-term production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to underground mining operations
• Prepare short-term and weekly production schedules
• Complete stope reconciliations and production reporting
• Review drilling and blasting plans
• Maintain and manage mining databases
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety systems, procedures and legislative requirements

About You

• Bachelor of Mining Engineering
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in underground mining
• Underground time completed
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in mining software and Microsoft Office
• Current WA C-Class Driver’s Licence

What’s on Offer

• 8/6 roster supporting genuine work–life balance
• Permanent full-time position with a successful gold producer
• Strong operational exposure and underground time
• Opportunity to grow your technical and operational skillset
• Supportive and collaborative site team

Employee Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Group salary continuance insurance
• Health and wellness allowance
• Private health insurance discount
• Family and medical leave policies including IVF, surrogacy and adoption
• Referral bonus program
• 5 years’ pro-rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including confidential counselling and financial wellbeing services

Our Culture Safety, respect and value delivery underpin everything our client does. They are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. Candidates from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants must meet pre-employment requirements including medical and drug & alcohol screening, right to work checks, a valid Australian driver’s licence and a current National Police Clearance.

If you’re looking to strengthen your underground experience within a high-performing and values-driven operation, we encourage you to apply or email Sara Gunzburg at sgunzburg@sfrecruit.com.au