Location: Coolgardie

Employee Class: Salaried

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Focus Minerals (ASX: FML) is a dynamic Australian gold producer with several operations in Western Australia’s most prolific gold region—Coolgardie. We're committed to unlocking the full potential of our projects using modern mining methods and a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence.

We also have a pipline of new projects which are at various stages of progression from Scoping through to Feasibility study level, Permitting and Construction. 

At Focus Minerals, we offer an opportunity to be part of a growth-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join our Underground Mining Operations at the Coolgardie South Operations. This is a key role that will see you focussing on Feasibility studies for new underground mines while providing LOM planning support to the existing operations. Following project approvals, project construction and establishment your role could transition to a leadership role as Alternate Underground Manager.  This role suits a self-driven individual with a strong balanced mix of mining technical, and operations skills set and experience.

This role is offered on an 8 days on, 6 days off roster, fly in fly out from Perth or drive in drive out from local Goldfield’s region.

You will be an active member of the study team with responsibilities including:

• Full assessment and evaluation of applicable mining methods covering geotechnical, operational, environmental, equipment, productivity levels and economics.
• Selection of Optimal mining method
• Detailed Mine Designs and Schedules.
• Mine Designs to include major mining infrastructure both surface and underground.
• Work collaboratively with key stake holders (Geotech, Geology, Environment, WHS) for securing Regulatory Approvals.
• Progress project studies from Feasibility Study through to permitting, construction, recruitment, mobilization and start-up.
• Assist, when required, in the LOM planning and optimisation of the existing underground operations.
• Statutory duties of Alternate UG Manager (as per the new WHS Legislation) at the commencement of new underground operation.

About you:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Mining Engineering Degree.
• First Class Mine Manager (Non-coal) certificate
•  A minimum of 7 years’ experience in underground mining (LOM planning and operations) with a minimum of 3 years at a Senior level.
• Experience in narrow to wide orebody underground hard rock mining.
• Experience in Underground mining project Feasibility Studies and LOM planning.
• Operational knowledge of WHS (mining) new legislation.
• Experience in leading operations and technical teams
• Proficiency in the use of Deswik mining software (Design and Scheduling).
• Proficiency in the use of Ventsim Modelling.
• Proficiency in use of MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing gold producing company whilst working within a focused and committed team and comes with individual career growth opportunities.

To be eligible for consideration all applicants must hold appropriate work rights to work in Australia and be willing to undertake the necessary pre-employment checks which will include a medical and a National Police Check.

What We Offer:

Join a team that values your contribution and supports your wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Salary packaging options to help you make the most of your income.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional support.
• Modern accommodation with brand-new camp facilities.
• Virgin Australia Frequent Flyer program benefits.
• A cohesive and supportive team culture where you’ll feel valued.

At Focus Minerals, we value and celebrate the unique perspectives that people of all backgrounds bring to our workplace. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, communities, and experiences.

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited CVs or approaches from recruitment agencies for this role.