Senior Mining Engineer (Scheduling) - Ernest Henry

Own the 3YR Budget Mine Schedule and influence operational outcomes across siteLead and mentor a developing team while shaping planning capabilityFIFO from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns – 8/6 Roster
Who we are
We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.
Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.
When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you.
What’s the opportunity?
We are seeking a Senior Mining Engineer (Scheduling) to join our Mine Technical Services team where you will take ownership of the mine scheduling process, ensuring alignment between short, medium and life-of-asset planning teams while supporting delivery of budget and production outcomes.
Working closely with Operations, Technical Services, Group and the Site Leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to influence mine performance, lead a team of engineers and drive continuous improvement across planning systems and processes.
Based at our Ernest Henry Operations and reporting to the Superintendent – Medium Term Planning, you’ll:
Own and maintain the 3YR Budget Schedule, ensuring alignment with the LOM vision for the asset. Key in achieving this, you’ll provide constant feedback and guidance to medium and short-term planning engineersDevelop annual budgets, rolling forecasts and operational schedules aligned to site objectives with engagement of all necessary stakeholdersIdentify, communicate and manage schedule risks while developing practical mitigation strategiesPartner with Operations and Technical Services teams to ensure planning outputs support execution requirementsLead, mentor and develop a team of Mining Engineers while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Ernest Henry Operations?
Ernest Henry is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio. It has high-quality equipment, high standards and great management team. With a mine life to 2040 and doubled ore reserves, there are countless opportunities for people to evolve and give their career an uplift.
Choose what suits your lifestyle best. Live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry, It’s a great place for families, and you can enjoy our competitive live-local incentives and allowances. Or choose fly-in, fly-out (FIFO), with attractive rosters. Being away from home is easier when you get to stay in a high-quality camp with top-class facilities. Our FIFO people openly refer to the close-knit community as their second family.
The future here is bright; you could be part of it.
What we offer you
We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:
Referral bonusesAttractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)Recognition programStudy assistanceDiscounted health insuranceFlexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyoneAttractive rostersCompetitive live-local incentives and allowances for employees who choose to live in Cloncurry.
Does this sound like you?
You are a collaborative and solutions-focused Mining Engineer with strong underground mining experience and a passion for planning and scheduling. You enjoy working across technical and operational teams, influencing outcomes and developing others to achieve shared success. Ideally, you’ll also have:
A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering; related disciplines will be consideredMinimum 5 years' underground metals mining experience in a scheduling role, with demonstrated experience in caving operationsPrevious experience in planning and ventilation roles is highly desirableAdvanced Deswik Scheduler experience (Deswik IS, Deswik Scheduler, Deswik CAD)Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsExperience in leading and mentoring engineers, with a focus on building strong stakeholder relationshipsThe ability to balance technical excellence with practical operational outcomes.
Ready to create your career highlight with us?
As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.
Find out more about us at our Careers site.
Bold team. Bright future.