Principal - Mine Planning - BSOC

Principal Mining Engineer – Black Star Open Cut Project

Regional Studies, Project Delivery Brisbane / Mount Isa (FIFO transitioning role) Ref. No. 105385

Based initially in Brisbane and transitioning to a FIFO roster to Mount Isa, you will provide technical leadership across the project lifecycle, supporting the successful delivery of the Black Star Open Cut Project from feasibility through to operations.

Mount Isa Mines

Mount Isa Mines is one of the oldest, largest and most complex mining operations in Australia, located in Mount Isa, Queensland. Employing over 4,000 people, Mount Isa Mines is now looking for new leaders to join the team. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society.

At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritising safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more at www.mountisamines.com.au

Your Benefits:

Competitive remuneration with 12% superannuation

Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts and retail offers

Leadership development programs and career progression pathways

Participation in a major, high-profile capital project

FIFO flexibility with transition from Brisbane to Mount Isa

About the role

The Principal Mining Engineer – Black Star Open Cut Project will provide advanced technical leadership and specialist open cut mining expertise across the project lifecycle, from feasibility through execution and transition into mining operations.

Reporting to the Project Director, this role is responsible for ensuring mining outcomes are technically robust, practically executable, financially sound and aligned with project objectives. The position will play a critical role in developing mine designs, production schedules, mining sequences, waste management strategies and execution plans that support safe and successful project delivery.

Working closely with the broader project team, you will provide technical direction and assurance while supporting optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives that maximise project value.

Key responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for open cut mining activities across feasibility, execution, commissioning, ramp-up and transition to operations

Develop and maintain safe, practical and value-optimised mine designs, production schedules, mining strategies and waste movement plans

Lead mining inputs into feasibility studies, project evaluations, capital and operating cost estimates, financial models and investment decisions

Integrate geological, geotechnical, metallurgical, environmental, infrastructure and operational requirements into mine planning activities

Identify and manage mining risks, constraints, assumptions and opportunities through effective technical governance processes

Support operational performance through plan reviews, forecasting, reconciliation and productivity improvement initiatives

Establish and maintain mining standards, procedures, planning systems and technical reporting frameworks

Provide technical review and assurance of work completed by employees, consultants and contractors

Lead optimisation studies, scenario modelling and trade-off assessments to improve project value and execution certainty

Mentor and develop mining engineers, planners and other Technical Services personnel

Build strong relationships across project, operational and functional teams

Ensure safety, risk and assurance actions are completed in line with company expectations and governance requirements

About you

– skills and experience

You are a highly experienced mining professional with a strong background in open cut mine planning, mine design and project development. You have successfully delivered mining projects through study phases into execution and operations and bring a practical approach to balancing technical excellence with operational outcomes.

You will bring:

Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering

Significant experience in open cut mining, mine planning, mine design, production engineering or project development environments

Demonstrated success delivering mining projects from feasibility studies through execution and operational readiness

Strong experience with mine establishment, pre-strip activities, waste emplacement planning and infrastructure integration

Proven capability integrating long, medium and short-term planning horizons

Experience undertaking optimisation studies, scenario modelling and technical trade-off analysis

Strong understanding of mining cost estimation, financial evaluation and project economics

Strong understanding of geotechnical, geological, metallurgical, environmental and operational interfaces

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage consultant and contractor deliverables

Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, mentoring and leadership capabilities

A strong commitment to safety leadership, continuous improvement and technical excellence

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to influence the design, planning and successful delivery of a major open cut mining project that will play a key role in the future of Mount Isa Mines. You will work alongside experienced project and operational leaders while helping shape a project from concept through to production.

At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority. We act with Integrity, take Responsibility, embrace Openness, focus on Simplicity and encourage Entrepreneurialism.

If you're ready to provide technical leadership on a project that will help shape the future of Mount Isa Mines and the region, we encourage you to apply.

Don't just take a role. Lead the mining strategy behind a project that matters.

Applications Close: 8th of October