What This Role Offers Work across mines at various stage of life, from greenfield to expansion to remnant. Autonomy to explore and implement new technologies to drive efficiency. Exposure to life-of-mine planning and projects, including managing block notes and economic assessments. Opportunities to move into senior scheduling or senior project engineering positions. Ongoing training and development, including seminars, conferences, and further education. About the Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. This site-based role reports to the Technical Services Manager and operates on an 8:6 roster, with potential to work from the Perth office at times. Your focus will be on overseeing the development and integrity of mine planning activities, ensuring designs are technically sound, aligned with operational goals, and continuously improved. Your primary responsibilities will include: Leading the development and optimisation of the mine plan to enable safe, efficient, and value-driven extraction. Delivering short-, medium-, and long-term designs with supporting documentation, including financial evaluations and control processes. Collaborating with stakeholders to manage risk, resolve scheduling issues, and progress critical path activities. Managing design tools and processes, including system administration and QAQC. Mentoring Planning team members and supporting capability growth across Technical Services. Championing safety and HSEC standards through leadership, inspections, and incident response. About You Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in similar mine planning roles, along with the ability to lead high-performing teams. Other key skills, experience, and qualifications: A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline. A strong knowledge of underground mining methods, equipment, and backfill systems. A solid understanding of underground mine design and approval processes across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons. Experience in developing and embedding technical systems and processes for mine planning and scheduling. A current C-class manual driver’s licence. About 29Metals and Golden Grove 29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane. We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile. Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades. Next Steps Empower your future with us – apply now. Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification / licence checks.
