Engineer : Planning
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
- 8 days on and 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth
- Industry leading employee benefits
- Permanent role with exposure to world-class mines
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Senior Engineer: Mine Planning, you will deliver short- and medium-term planning and scheduling for underground operations to meet safety, production and cost targets aligned with Agnew’s strategic objectives. This role is offered on 8 days on 6 days off FIFO roster from Perth
Why You’ll Love Working for Us
- Permanent role with a leading gold producer
- 6% site allowance, short term and long term incentive bonus
- Monthly private health insurance allowance
- $10K employee referral bonus
What You’ll Do
- Develop accurate short to medium term mine plans that support operational objectives and LOM timeframes.
- Review economic evaluations for each mine design completed within the Engineering Team to ensure financial objectives are met under determined cut-off grades
- Ensure mine plans consider ventilation, infrastructure, DnB and paste fill needs
- Prepare stope designs, decline, escapeways and level plan layouts, and mining instructions aligned with operational mining schedule.
- Create infrastructure plans and schedules aligned with mining interactions and budget constraints
- Providing timely and accurate planning guidance for the delivery of the mining department production schedules.
- Collaborate across departments to support key projects.
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of statutory safety requirements relevant to mining and ability to obtain WA FCMM Certificate (UG time completed).
- Strong underground engineering experience, ideally in gold.
- Proficiency in MS Office and mining software (Deswik CAD, Deswik Scheduler, Ventsim)
- Manual Driver’s license
About Gold Fields
At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value beyond mining.
Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.
We recognize that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.
How to Apply
To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia