Medium Term Planning Engineer | 8:6 FIFO/DIDO | CSA Mine, Cobar
Step into a critical planning role at one of Australia's top underground copper operations – Help shape the mine's performance with your designs and schedules.
About Us
MAC Copper Limited — CSA Mine in Cobar, NSW — one of Australia's highest-grade and longest-operating underground copper mines. With strong investment and a renewed strategic direction, we are building a performance-driven and safety-first culture across site.
We're now looking for an experienced and motivated Medium Term Planning Engineer to join our Technical Services team and take the lead on producing robust, optimised plans that guide operational success.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Strategic Planning Engineer, you'll be responsible for generating practical and optimised medium-term mine plans, development designs, and rolling schedules. Your work will directly support the delivery of annual budget targets, while stabilising medium- to long-term production forecasts and de-risking operational performance.
This is a site-based role on an 8:6 FIFO or DIDO roster, with residential options available. It's a key position for someone who thrives on planning, collaboration, and contributing to long-life mine success.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver 3-month rolling schedules (3MRS) and 12-month forecasts aligned with the budget and long-term strategy.
* Design and optimise development (capital and operational) and stope layouts within a 3–36-month timeframe.
* Communicate design intent effectively to short-term planners to ensure weekly and shift plans align with medium-term goals.
* Support the short-term scheduling team by providing design guidance, context, and technical input.
* Maintain and manage the design master file for all medium-term planning inputs.
* Collaborate with production and technical teams (including mine operations, geotechnical, ventilation, geology, and metallurgy) to ensure designs are practical and achievable.
* Engage with the long-term planning team to ensure alignment with the Life of Asset (LOA) plan and reserve models.
* Lead regular Medium-Term Planning meetings, including schedule pre-loads, interaction reviews, 3MRS discussions, and design updates.
About You
* Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
* Minimum 5 years of underground mining experience, with strong exposure to both production and planning roles.
* Proficient in Deswik CAD and Deswik Sched, with demonstrated experience producing mine designs and integrated schedules.
* Solid understanding of ventilation, drill & blast, and backfill designs in an underground setting.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Clear communicator with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
* Committed to safe mining practices and operational excellence.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary package with performance incentives.
* 8:6 FIFO or DIDO roster from major hubs (residential options available).
* A key technical role at a long-life underground copper mine.
* Exposure to complex and deep mining challenges in a supportive environment.
* Career progression in a values-driven, forward-thinking organisation.
* A collaborative and agile technical team focused on continuous improvement.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a skilled planner with the drive to help shape mine performance and long-term outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a vital part of the future at CSA Mine.