What This Role Offers
* Work across mines at various stage of life, from greenfield to expansion to remnant.
* Experience a variety of mining methods, including transverse and longitudinal open stoping, as well as remnant mining, where no two designs are the same and innovative ideas are encouraged
* Opportunities to grow into medium-term scheduling, project engineering, or senior positions.
* Ongoing training and development, including seminars, conferences, and further education.
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Mine Planning Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. This site-based role reports to the Senior Mine Planning Engineer and operates on an 8:6 roster, with the option to work part of each swing from our Perth office.
Your focus will be on developing and maintaining practical mine plans that enable safe, efficient, and value-driven operations.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
* Developing and optimising short- and medium-term mine designs, including stope and development plans.
* Completing detailed design work and documentation, including financial evaluations and control processes.
* Championing practical, value-driven design strategies aligned with operational priorities.
* Collaborating across teams to manage design workflows, track progress, and ensure the timely delivery of planning outputs.
* Working with operational teams in field to problem-solve, execute plans, and deliver on production commitments.
* Demonstrating safety leadership and promoting a strong HSEC culture through compliance and engagement.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have operational experience as a Mining Engineer, including exposure to mechanised underground mines.
Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:
* A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
* Exposure to underground mining methods, equipment, and backfill systems.
* Underground mine design capability across short- and medium-term planning horizons.
* Proficiency in mine planning software (Deswik preferred but not essential).
* 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
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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.