Principal Planning Engineer

Who we are

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be a part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves.

“That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs"

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you.

The Opportunity

The role of Principal Planning Engineer North Parkes (NPO) within the long-term planning team will see you responsible for identifying value accretive opportunities associated with the strategic plans for the asset. You will support the development of ongoing and new projects, provide guidance and recommendations on global best practice, as well as identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement with bulk mining planning (Block Cave, Sub-Level Cave and Open Pit).

Operating as part of the Brisbane based long-term planning team you will,

• Identify site strategic scenarios, and deliver optimised mine designs and schedules to enable selection of a preferred pathway for the Evolution Mining “life of mine” plan

• Engage with corporate and site stakeholders to collate and integrate inputs into the possible scenarios

• Contribute to the identification of risks and opportunities, including action development

• Participate in and contribute to our LOM season workshops at the technical hub

• Assist the study team in delivery of the mine extension studies

• Develop the ore reserve statements for NPO as the primary competent person

• Collaborate with site teams to align tactical objectives with strategic plans

Why Brisbane?

You will work in a dynamic team covering the strategic planning across our sites in Australia and Canada. It’s varied, collaborative and fast moving, with countless opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll be part of a bold, inspired team working across our diverse portfolio.

At Evolution, we value mobility. The role is primarily Brisbane based with requirements to spend time across several of the mining assets.

What we offer you

• We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

• Attractive parental leave (18 weeks)

• Short and long-term incentives

• Study assistance

• Novated car leasing

• Life insurance and income protection

• Discounted health insurance

• Referral bonuses

• Recognition program

Does this sound like you?

• Have evolved underground mining experience and a degree in mining, civil, or geotechnical engineering

• In depth exposure to Block Caving and Sub-level caving methodologies

• Are proficient in mine planning software such as Deswik CAD and Scheduler, with exposure to optimisation tools like Deswik SO, Datamine SO, Apex or Minemax

• Ability to develop and interpret draw strategie

• Competent Person under the JORC Code for Ore Reserves

• Enjoy working across diverse teams to develop long-term mine designs and schedules that align with business goal

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.

Bold team. Bright future.