Senior Mining Engineer - Open Pit

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Senior Open Pit Mine Engineer for its Cowal Gold Operations in Australia. You will report to the Superintendent – Medium Term Planning and help shape the future of one of Australia's premier gold operations by developing and optimising medium-term mine plans, from new satellite pit developments through to life-of-mine optimisation. The role follows a 5:2/4:3 roster and offers exposure to the full open pit lifecycle, including startup, ramp-up, operational integration and closure planning.

Key responsibilities

• Drive medium-term mine planning outcomes that maximise value, productivity and operational performance.
• Influence the design and optimisation of new satellite pits and future mining opportunities.
• Deliver scenario modelling, forecasting and risk analysis that supports key business decisions.
• Identify improvement opportunities across planning systems, mine design and scheduling processes.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent as part of the site's succession planning strategy.

Required profile

• Degree-qualified Mining Engineer.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in open pit mine planning or mining studies.
• Experience within a metals mining environment.
• Proactive and analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving.

Required skills

• Strong mine design, scheduling and optimisation capability.
• Advanced Deswik experience, particularly in scheduling and mine planning environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence technical and operational teams.
• Nice to have: medium-term planning experience, scenario modelling, risk analysis and forecasting, and Life of Mine planning and optimisation studies.

What we offer

• Relocation support and salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing).
• Life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses and referral bonuses.
• Short and long-term incentives, recognition program and study assistance.
• Parental leave of 18 weeks, discounted health insurance and gym membership.
• Attractive rosters, bus transport to and from West Wyalong at the start and end of shifts, and flexible work options.