Engineer Planning Production
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026. Newmont scores B on the Alion truth index.
Workplace Type:Onsite
Closing Date: 21 October 2026
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.
Boddington is a flagship Newmont gold and copper operation in Western Australia, located about 130 kilometres south-east of Perth and 16 kilometres from the rural town of Boddington. As one of Australia's largest gold producers, Boddington is recognised for its leadership in innovation and technology, including becoming the world's first gold mine to implement an Autonomous Haulage System.
As a drive-in, drive-out operation, our people enjoy the benefits of regional living while working with industry-leading technology and a team committed to safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement. We take pride in the partnerships we have built with local communities and Traditional Owners, creating shared value through responsible mining and long-term investment in the region.
Your Impact
As an Engineer, Production Planning, you'll help translate Boddington's medium-term mine plan into practical, executable weekly and monthly plans that support safe and efficient production. Working closely with Short Term Planning, Mine Operations and multidisciplinary technical teams, you'll develop fit-for-purpose designs, identify potential constraints and help ensure critical mine activities are ready for execution.
As Part of Our Team, You Will
- Translate critical areas identified through Medium Term Planning into detailed job packs and designs for Short Term Planning and Mine Operations.
- Develop practical mine designs for infrastructure, dumps and stockpiles, road maintenance, ramps and haul roads in alignment with Life of Mine requirements and site standards.
- Provide timely planning and design support to the weekly planning team, producing practical designs and identifying potential constraints and mitigation strategies to support safe and efficient execution.
- Partner with Mine Operations and Maintenance, Process Operations and Maintenance, FMS, Geology, Survey and Geotechnical teams to gather input, communicate plans and support effective execution.
- Provide coverage across the planning team as required, including reviewing day-to-day priorities and supporting weekly planning and scheduling activities.
Prerequisites for Success in This Role
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline.
- Minimum three years' Mine Engineering experience within an open-pit mining environment.
- Demonstrated open-pit mine planning and design experience, including mine sequencing, with the ability to produce practical, high-quality designs efficiently to support weekly production planning.
- Strong mine planning and CAD software capability, ideally including Minesight, Vulcan or comparable mine planning packages; APS scheduling experience desirable.
- Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across multiple disciplines, manage competing priorities and influence practical operational outcomes.
Your Work Environment
This permanent full-time position is offered on a 5:2, 4:3 drive-in, drive-out roster from Perth, with village accommodation provided while on site.
Reporting to the Supervisor Mine Planning Engineer, you'll work as part of the Mine Technical Services team and collaborate closely with Short Term and Medium Term Planning, Mine Operations, Maintenance, Processing, FMS, Geology, Survey and Geotechnical teams.
Why Join Newmont
Boddington is one of the world's largest open-pit gold and copper operations and a leader in mining innovation, including the use of autonomous haulage technology. Working at Boddington means joining a high-performing team committed to safety, sustainability and continuous improvement.
Eligible employees may benefit from:
- Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
- Modern camp accommodation and meals for rostered employees.
- Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
- Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
- Exposure to industry-leading mining technologies and large-scale operations.
- Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
- The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and growth are at the centre of everything we do.
Submit your application through our website quoting reference number <44966> before the advertised closing date: 21 October 2026
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.
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