Mine Planning Superintendent

An exceptional opportunity to become part of a close-knit, collaborative team at one of Australia's most highly respected gold operations.

• Senior role with fantastic career growth and upskilling opportunities
• FIFO from Perth on chartered flight or DIDO surrounding areas
• Join a highly connected team and a strong bonded culture on site

The Company

Be part of a high-performing team driving one of Australia's most exciting gold development projects. This ASX-listed company is developing a world-class, high-grade gold asset with strong growth potential and a reputation for operational excellence.

The Mine & Roster

In addition to a culture first environment along with job security working for a standout high-grade, high margin growth gold project in Australia:

• Enjoy a flexible 4:3 roster
• The camp is clean and well kept with assigned en-suite rooms
• On site gym, all weather pitch and breakout area with pool table and darts board
• FIFO from Perth on chartered flight with short 15 minute bus journey to site from airstrip
• DIDO surrounding areas

The Role

• Assist the Mining Manager in setting the strategic direction and production expectations, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure the safe and timely delivery of all technical work required for meeting budget targets.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, assessing, and leading initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, cost efficiency, and ESG outcomes.
• Communicate regularly with the Underground Manager and Alternate Underground Manager on key priorities for the month and quarter, ensuring complete alignment between the technical team and the underground contractor.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the performance of the mine planning team, providing individual development plans and succession planning to support team growth.
• Recruit for roles within the mine planning team and provide recommendations to the Mining Manager on the required organisational structure to meet yearly production targets. Develop succession plans to ensure vacancies are filled internally where possible.
• Collaborate with all site departments (namely Geology, Geotechnical Engineer, Survey and Processing) to gather critical inputs for mine planning & scheduling and ensure timely, clear communication of planning outputs to operational teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain safe, detailed underground development and infrastructure designs that support operational efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review standard processes and systems related to all aspects of mine planning, with a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and process streamlining.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of the Deswik framework on site, ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
• Ensure delivery of Area Notes for each production level/district, supporting approximately 12-18 months of mining activity.
• Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly schedules, ensuring operational alignment and timely execution.
• Development and embedment of a 6Q forecast each quarter.

Your Skills and Experience

You are required to possess and demonstrate the following:

Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
• WA First Class Mine Manager's (non-coal) Statutory Certificate (preferred) or ability to attain within 12 months
• 8+ years of experience in mechanised UG mining, including narrow vein gold operations
• Exposure to the various stages of an UG operation, including drill & blast, mine services and infrastructure, ventilation, backfill, production and scheduling
• Significant underground mine planning experience, including budget preparation and long-term planning
• Expert Deswik user (CAD, SO, IS & SCHED) or similar package
• VentSim competency
• 3+ years in a leadership role with experience training and mentoring junior staff
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, presentation, literacy, numeracy and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously with well-developed time management skills
• Business acumen gained within an operational mining environment
• Functional knowledge of WA Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and Work Health and Safety Act 2020

Personality:

• Strong Communicator
• Takes initiative, leads by example
• Supports the development and growth of the team
• Values input from others,
• Fosters a team-first culture
• Creates a supportive, inclusive work environment
• Comfortable navigating change
• Composed under pressure, especially on-site or in fast-paced environments
• Trustworthy within the team by being supportive, open to feedback, and willing to listen

Why apply?

• The site offers a relaxed atmosphere where people feel a part of a successful and well-connected team
• Join a highly stable team with a strong tenure throughout
• The management team are very aligned to the team on the floor and share an excellent relationship
• The camp is clean and well kept with assigned en-suite rooms
• Lifestyle friendly 4:3 roster
• On site gym, all weather pitch and breakout area with pool table and darts board

How to apply

Opportunities like this don't hang around too long! Apply now for more information or call Matt Bulmer on 0477 455 399 for a full site pack on the role and project.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Matthew Bulmer | mbulmer@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0477 455 399

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