Mining Engineer - Mt Carlton

Mining Engineer - Mt Carlton

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

QLD - Mackay - Queensland 

Industry:

Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities

Contact Name:

Contact Email:


Contact Phone:

0483953699

Date Published:

23-Jun-2026

Mt Carlton Mine | DIDO | Brownfields Restart Project

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Mining Engineer or Senior Mining Engineer to join the team leading the restart of the Mt Carlton gold and silver operation.

This is a rare chance to be involved in a brownfields project from the ground up, helping shape the future of the operation as it transitions back into production. You'll work closely with operational leaders and play a key role in mine planning, scheduling and technical decision-making while contributing to the successful recommencement of mining activities.

Whether you're an established Senior Mining Engineer or a Mining Engineer looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers excellent exposure, responsibility and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The Opportunity Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will provide technical support across all aspects of mine engineering, including mine planning, design, scheduling, drill and blast activities, budgeting and forecasting. You will work closely with site operations to optimise performance, improve productivity and ensure plans are delivered safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term mine plans
  • Complete mine design and production scheduling activities
  • Provide drill and blast support to site operations
  • Monitor mine performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cost control
  • Prepare and maintain production reporting
  • Support operational teams to achieve production targets
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation
  • Promote a strong safety culture and commitment to operational excellence
About You
  • Degree qualified in Mining Engineering
  • Approximately 6-7+ years post-graduate experience within open pit mining
  • Current experience as a Mining Engineer or Senior Mining Engineer
  • Strong mine planning and scheduling capability
  • Experience in hard rock mining environments highly regarded
  • Proficient with mine planning software
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A proactive approach and desire to contribute to a growing operation
Why Join?
  • Rare brownfields restart project
  • Opportunity to step into a Senior Mining Engineer role
  • High level of influence and visibility across the operation
  • Supportive and collaborative site leadership team
  • Immediate start available
  • DIDO roster
If you're looking for more than just another site role and want the opportunity to help shape the future of an operation while advancing your mining career, we'd love to hear from you.
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