Principal Mine Planning

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future by focusing on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together, we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT OUR PERTH OFFICE

South32’s corporate office is based in the heart of Perth’s CBD. The corporate office houses key functions including HR, Finance, External Affairs, Sustainability Strategy, Corporate Development, Investor Relations, Group Risk, Legal and Technical. Our office is conveniently located a 5-minute walk from the Perth Underground Train Station. 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks of full-paid or 52 weeks of half-paid parental leave for primary carers 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave 
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This is a permanent full-time position based in either our Perth or Brisbane offices. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home).

If full-time hours don't align with your preferences, we still encourage your application. We're open to exploring flexible arrangements with qualified candidates.

The role of Principal Mine Planning will be responsible for developing robust optimised mine plans for South32’s Cannington’s mining operations.

Reporting to the Manager Mine Planning, key responsibilities include: 

• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment, and sustainable development
• Development of optimised and sustainable mine plans and production schedules
• Providing specialist mine planning advice and execute operation-specific tasks related to the development and delivery of mine plans
•  Interacting with various stakeholders to ensure the quality, alignment and understanding of long term mine plans
• Develop JORC compliant Reserve statements for Cannington including associated internal and external documentation

ABOUT YOU 

You will ideally have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Strong technical experience in underground long-hole open stoping mining operations including the ability to identify and analyse options whilst appropriately applying mining constraints
• Demonstrated experience across a range of mine planning functions (optimisation, mine design, production scheduling, capital infrastructure design, cost analysis and forecasting, etc)
• High level of competency in mine planning software applicable to optimising and scheduling (Deswik preferred)
• Ability to think critically, analyse problems and provide solutions in a complex mine planning environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively and influence key stakeholder groups including functions, operations, and senior leadership
• Registered as a professional with an affiliated association as required by JORC

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (mining) with a minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 11th October 2024