About the Role
Centennial is recruiting for a Senior Mining Engineer - Planning to join our Technical Services Team at Mandalong Mine.
This role will lead the development, optimisation and delivery of mine plans that enable safe, compliant and efficient underground coal extraction. You will provide technical leadership across short, medium and long-term planning horizons while supporting operational teams to achieve production, safety, geotechnical and environmental outcomes.
Working as an effective member of the mine management team, you will ensure activities within your area of responsibility are aligned to the overall best interests of the mine. This includes monitoring systems and business processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing practical solutions that enhance operational performance.
Conveniently located in the Lake Macquarie region, a short drive from Newcastle and the Central Coast, this role is an excellent opportunity to work in an Underground Longwall-based mining operation.
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term mine plans aligned with the Life of Mine strategy
• Produce accurate development and production schedules incorporating ventilation, strata, infrastructure and equipment constraints
• Conduct panel sequencing, horizon planning and resource optimisation studies
• Integrate geotechnical, geological, survey and operational data into planning outputs
• Prepare detailed development designs, secondary support layouts, infrastructure designs and equipment deployment plans
• Collaborate with geotechnical engineers on roadway support, pillar design, barrier assessments and fall of ground controls
• Monitor actual performance versus plan, analyse variances and recommend corrective actions
• Provide engineering input into risk assessments, change management processes and project reviews
• Ensure mine plans comply with relevant legislation, WHS requirements and Australian Standards
• Lead technical investigations into operational issues, incidents and improvement opportunities
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through structured guidance and competency development
• Present mine plans, schedules and engineering studies to leadership teams and external stakeholders
Centennial is offering
• Permanent full-time position
• Attractive salary package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
Suitable candidates will have
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in underground coal operations
• Strong capability in underground coal mine planning across short to long-term horizons
• Advanced competence in mine design and scheduling software such as Xpac, Ventsim and AutoCAD
• Comprehensive knowledge of coal mining legislation, WHS requirements and Australian Standards
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and project management skills
• Sound computer literacy skills and proficiency in mine planning software
• Commitment to site safety, operational practices and production targets