Job Description
Macmahon is a leading Australian company delivering an end to end service offering to clients throughout Australia and Southeast Asia. Delivering a comprehensive range of surface mining, underground mining and engineering services to the resources sector, Macmahon offers great opportunities for a diverse and exciting career in mining.
Together. Works.
At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.
Macmahon Surface Mining Australia continues to expand across the East Coast, supporting major open cut operations throughout Queensland and New South Wales, including the exciting recommencement of the Mt Carlton Gold Silver mine.
Our Technical Services plays a key role in supporting our people and projects. You’ll work with skilled people wo care about doing things the right way and contributing to our teams’ success.
About the Role
Macmahon is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support the restart of operations at the Mt Carlton gold/silver mine as it transitions back into production. Based in the Brisbane office with site travel as required, this role is critical to developing and delivering Life of Mine (LOM) plans, working closely with geology, operations and leadership teams to ensure safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain long-term mine schedules to support strategic planning
- Design pits, stages and strip sequences aligned to production and cost targets
- Undertake mine optimisation, scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling
- Deliver safe, practical and commercially sound mine plans
- Mentor and support Mine Production Engineers in planning and design principles
- Collaborate with contractors to align planning with operational execution
- Liaise with clients on resource requirements and planning priorities
- Ensure a consistent and sustainable ore supply to the processing plant
- Partner with site teams to support delivery of budget and production targets
- Role-model respect, confidentiality and integrity
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years experience in open cut mining (preferably hardrock)
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong capability in mine design, scheduling, cost forecasting and stakeholder communication
- Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g. Deswik, Vulcan, Spry or similar)
- Strong communication and stakeholder skills
- Practical problem-solving and attention to detail
- Commitment to teamwork and delivery of high-quality outcomes
- You must be committed to positively contributing to our safe, inclusive and high-performance culture
Role Details
- Location: Brisbane CBD
- Roster: Monday to Friday
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Paid Parental
- Leave for primary carers
- Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
- Novated leases Comprehensive wellbeing program
Why Macmahon?
- Work with people who know their stuff and back each other, within a respectful and genuine culture.
- Our structure is open, with no room for big egos. Real opportunities to learn and grow, with potential for exposure to diverse projects across Australia and Southeast Asia.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply now. United | Courage | Integrity | Pride
Macmahon offers our people the ability to work in diverse roles, in different locations and realise new opportunities within the Company over time. We are focused on ensuring our people can be involved in the future of the business and look for new opportunities for people to grow and develop.