Mining Consultant – Open Pit

Entech is seeking an experienced Mining Consultant – Open Pit to join our West Perth team on a full-time basis, delivering practical mining engineering solutions across a diverse range of clients, commodities and project types.

Depending on experience, we will consider appointments at Senior or Principal level, with responsibilities shaped accordingly.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Deliver open pit mine planning, design, scheduling and optimisation across study and operational work
• Prepare mining inputs for Scoping, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies
• Conduct technical reviews of mine plans, production schedules, mining costs and operating assumptions
• Contribute to technical reports, proposals, due diligence reviews and client presentations
• Develop practical mining strategies that balance technical, operational and commercial outcomes
• Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers, metallurgists and other study contributors
• Participate in client meetings, workshops and project reviews
• Support continuous improvement of Entech's mining engineering systems, tools and workflows
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, where appropriate

Qualifications & capabilities:

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' open pit mining experience; 10+ years required for senior appointment
• Demonstrated experience in mine planning, design, scheduling, optimisation and/or production planning
• Proficiency with relevant mining software (Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine, Surpac, Whittle, Spry, MineSched, Minemax, EPS, Alastri or similar)
• Practical understanding of mining operations, constraints and commercial drivers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and present findings to clients
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a broader technical team
• Full and current Australian work rights preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration, negotiated based on your experience and capability
• A varied workload spanning commodities, clients, study stages and project types
• Exposure to Australian and international projects from a well-located West Perth base
• Clear career development pathways, whether your focus is technical depth, study leadership, client management, or mentoring
• A supportive, experienced technical team that invests in the people around them

About us:

Entech is an independent international mining consultancy specialising in mining engineering, geotechnical, and geological services. Headquartered in West Perth, we have offices across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK, and work across a broad range of commodities, mining methods, and study stages.

Click Apply and submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your open pit mining experience and what you're looking for in your next role. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.