Mining Engineer – Lake Vermont Project

About the role

Thiess is seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to join the Technical Services team on the Lake Vermont Project, located 19 km outside Dysart, Central Queensland. Working on a large, long‑running open‑cut operation, you will help develop short‑term designs, analyse operational data and support autonomous mining initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop short‑term design plans and schedules for the mining operation.
• Assist in creating and improving mine‑planning guidelines for autonomous operations.
• Reconcile actual performance against the mine plan, assumptions and benchmarks.
• Verify the accuracy of operational data and analyse it to propose improvements.
• Support the weekly dig/dump plans in consultation with Mining Superintendents and Supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with the Weekly Plan and site Safety, Health and Environmental management systems.
• Assist with daily, weekly and monthly KPI and budget reporting.
• Provide ad‑hoc mining engineering support as required.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Proven experience in an open‑cut mining environment.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, environment and community best practices.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Vulcan or other mine design software.
• Scheduling experience using Spry or a comparable package.
• Familiarity with Minestar and autonomous mining systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package plus site allowance.
• 8/6 lifestyle roster (FIFO/DIDO options).
• Annual remuneration review and discretionary bonus.
• Ongoing training and development programs.
• Health & wellbeing rewards, salary continuance insurance and salary‑sacrifice options.