Job Overview & Organization Mission

Develop underground mine designs, stope sequencing, and long-term production schedules using Deswik software.

Byrnecut Australia is recruiting a Lead Underground Mine Planning Engineer to support major hard-rock underground gold and copper contracting operations across Western Australia. In this role, you will prepare comprehensive medium-to-long-term underground mine designs, decline stope optimizations, and ventilation models.

As a key member of the team at Byrnecut Australia in Perth, WA, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Develop medium: Develop medium and long-term underground mine layouts, access ramps, and stope designs using Deswik.CAD.
• Formulate detailed: Formulate detailed life-of-mine production schedules in Deswik.Sched optimizing mobile equipment utilization.
• Conduct drill: Conduct drill and blast design, ground support evaluation, and ventilation circuit simulations.
• Liaise with: Liaise with client technical teams to align mine schedules with processing plant feed requirements.
• Undertake periodic: Undertake periodic site visits across WA underground gold and base metal mines.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at Byrnecut Australia, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor of Mining Engineering & First Class Mine Manager Certificate eligibility.
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering (Mining).
• 6+ years hard-rock underground mining experience in Australia.
• High-level proficiency in Deswik suite (Deswik.CAD, Deswik.Sched, Deswik.SO).
• Hold or working toward WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At Byrnecut Australia, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$175,000 – AU$220,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Top-tier compensation $175,000 – $220,000 + 11.5% super + corporate bonus.
• Perth-based role with minimal travel requirements (fly-to-site as needed).
• Career longevity with the southern hemisphere’s largest underground contractor.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: Byrnecut Australia

Byrnecut is an internationally recognized specialist underground mining contractor with extensive Australian and international operations.

Byrnecut Australia is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official Byrnecut Australia careers gateway.