Ready to review the pulse of real mining decisions?
The opportunity to apply your experience differently if you have recently been made redundant or are questioning site‐based roles.
About the role
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
Advisory work where judgement and insight matter. Your role is to frame the decision and improve the outcome, not to produce more detail.
* 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
Most of our team come from major mining houses. They move because:
* They want to move beyond optimising a single operation
* They are frustrated by limited influence over key decisions
* They want exposure to different mines, strategies and development pathways
* They prefer applying judgement over process
* They want to be challenged and stretched
About Palaris
Palaris is an independent advisory firm to the mining sector. We work where decisions carry consequence, supporting:
* Resource companies (site and corporate)
* Financial institutions and lenders
* Equity investors
Our work sits at the intersection of technical insight and capital decisions, with a focus on clear, defensible judgement and practical optimisation.
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 where you are comfortable reaching out to keep your finger on the pulse
Technical Requirements
* BE Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
* 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
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