Mining Engineer - Mid-Term Planning

About Us Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth.

The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About The Role Peak is a mature underground gold mine with a long operating history, which means the engineering challenges are real, varied and highly influential.

As our Mining Engineer responsible for the Mid-Term Planning, you'll be developing mine designs and schedules that balance production requirements with practical underground constraints. You'll work closely with operations, geology, maintenance and ventilation teams to determine how and when the orebody is extracted, ensuring plans are achievable, safe and aligned with business objectives.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys understanding the bigger picture, working collaboratively across disciplines and seeing their planning work translated into operational outcomes underground.

• Roster: 8/6, 12 hours per day (Dayshift only)
• Location: Peak Mine, Cobar NSW

Travel options

• Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance
• DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance
• FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Qualifications And Experience

• Prior experience in a mining engineering planning role
• Experience in underground mine design and scheduling
• Experience developing medium to long-term mine plans
• Proficiency using Deswik CAD, Deswik UGDB and Deswik Sched
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods and planning principles
• Experience contributing to budgeting, forecasting and reserve planning activities
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across Technical Services and Operations teams
• Commercial awareness with a focus on safe, practical and efficient mining outcomes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – BE AN AURELIAN At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What We Offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs
• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options
• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits
• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What To Expect

• Application review – we assess applications as they are received
• Initial screen – a short call with our HR team
• Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative
• Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing
• Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button! We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.