Wollongong, Australia | Posted on 07/04/2026
Ready to review the pulse of real mining decisions?
* Reassessing your next move in mining?
* Want to move beyond optimising a single operation?
* Looking for exposure to different mines, strategies, and development pathways?
About the role
Whether you've recently been made redundant, or you're starting to question the path of site‐based roles, this is an opportunity to apply your experience differently. At Palaris, you move beyond production planning into advisory work where your judgement informs investment decisions, mine optimisation, options analysis and project development strategy across multiple operations.
What this role actually involves
If you are looking for structured production planning or process‐driven feasibility work, this is not that role. This is advisory work where judgement and insight matter. Your role is not to produce more detail. It is to frame the decision and improve the outcome. You will:
* Lead and contribute to concept studies, red flag reviews, and technical due diligence.
* Deliver mine optimisation studies identifying practical improvements to performance, cost and value.
* Undertake options analysis and trade‐off assessments to determine the best development pathway.
* Support project development strategies, not just evaluate existing plans.
* Assess mine plans, schedules and assumptions, identifying what drives value vs noise.
* Work directly with clients including operators, investors and lenders.
* Apply your underground coal experience across multiple assets and contexts.
About you
You are an underground coal mining engineer who understands both planning and reality. You likely have:
* 5+ years of significant experience in underground coal operations.
* Strong capability in mine planning, design and scheduling.
* Exposure to operational improvement, studies or project development.
More importantly, you:
* Understand what drives value, risk and performance in a mine.
* Can step back from the model and challenge direction.
* Review a mine plan and quickly assess what does not make sense and why.
* Are comfortable contributing to client‐facing discussions and decisions.
You will stand out if you bring:
* Experience in mine optimisation, due diligence or mine reviews.
* Exposure to financial evaluation, options analysis or trade‐off studies.
* A network that enables you to keep your finger on the pulse.
Technical Requirements
* Proficiency in Deswik, XPAC, Minex or similar.
* Full Australian working rights (no visa sponsorship available).
What we offer
* A 9‐day fortnight and flexibility.
* Bonus structure aligned to individual performance.
* Lifestyle location for you and your family – Wollongong, Newcastle or Brisbane office.
#J-18808-Ljbffr