RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie/Boulder
ROSTER: 8:6 (Residential or FIFO)
PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits
ABOUT THE ROLE
Norton Gold Fields is seeking an Underground Planning Engineer to support the strategic growth of our underground operations. This role contributes directly to life-of-mine planning, major project studies, due diligence assessments, mine design, optimisation, and cost modelling. As a core member of the Technical Services team, you will help ensure our underground operations remain safe, productive, and aligned with long-term business objectives. You will also provide technical coverage in the absence of the Senior Underground Planning Engineer.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Assist with Life-of-Mine designs, development and production schedules.
- Support due diligence assessments and feasibility studies for major UG projects.
- Contribute to mine design, stope optimisation, and cost estimation work.
- Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts to progress technical studies.
- Prepare regular technical reports, planning updates, and operational inputs.
- Identify improvement opportunities across design, planning processes, and productivity.
- Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and active participation in site initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement and technical innovation aligned with company strategy.
- Provide technical assistance for operational queries and project execution as required.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor of Mining Engineering (essential).
- ~2 years underground operational or technical experience (planning exposure highly regarded).
- Understanding of UG geology, ventilation, mine services, Geotech, and basic stope design principles.
- Familiarity with WHS Act 2020 & WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022.
- Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.
- Proficient with MS Office; Deswik experience desirable.
- Current WA C-class driver’s licence; First Aid & DGSC desirable.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Permanent full-time role with immediate start.
- Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.
- Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.
- Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.
- Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.
- Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.
- Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.
- Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you are able to bring out your best.
EMPLOYER QUESTIONS
Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years’ experience do you have as an Underground Planning Engineer?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- Have you completed a qualification in engineering?