Senior Mine Planning Engineer – Open Pit Operations – Kalgoorlie
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Senior Mine Planning Engineer – Open Pit Operations – Kalgoorlie
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Date posted
September 24, 2026
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Closing date
October 24, 2026
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Location
Kalgoorlie
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Experience
senior-level
Description
Role Overview & Position Context
APA Group is seeking an experienced operations and engineering specialist to join our Kalgoorlie operations as a Senior Mine Planning Engineer – Open Pit Operations. In this role, you will contribute directly to world-class extraction, energy transition, or heavy engineering programs supporting Australia’s resource security and economic growth. Optimize long-term mine extraction sequencing, cutback designs, and pit slope parameters for tier-1 bulk commodity deposits.
Package: $223,000 – $265,000 + 11.5% Super
Employment: Full-Time Permanent (FIFO or Residential)
Experience: Senior / Lead Specialist
Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Develop life-of-mine production schedules optimizing grade distribution and strip ratios.
- Design haul road alignments, ramp gradients, and waste rock dump storage configurations.
- Collaborate with geotechnical teams to ensure pit wall stability and radar monitoring safety.
- Conduct reconciliation between block models, short-term grade control, and processing plant feeds.
- Prepare capital expenditure proposals for major mining fleet replacements and expansions.
Technical Competencies & Core Skills
Core Tools, Frameworks & Standards:
Required Qualifications & Background
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Aerospace) or recognized trade/tertiary equivalent.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering operational, technical, or maintenance excellence across resources, industrial, or defence operations.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of applicable state Mines Safety legislation, Australian Standards, and high-risk work procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities with experience guiding frontline crews and technical specialists.
- Valid Australian Driver Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights (security clearances required for defence roles).
Remuneration, Benefits & Culture
- Highly competitive resources remuneration package ($223,000 – $265,000 base + 11.5% statutory superannuation).
- Substantial site allowances, FIFO travel coverage, and performance-based incentive bonus schemes.
- Balanced rosters (e.g. 8/6, 7/7, or flexible hybrid residential options) supporting wellbeing.
- Comprehensive private healthcare subsidies, remote living benefits, and employee share schemes.
- World-class safety standards, supportive leadership, and extensive continuous career advancement.
Work Rights & Compliance: Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or an eligible unrestricted working visa). Relevant background checks, national police clearances, and qualification verification will be conducted prior to appointment.
