Senior Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning

At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Medium Term Planning Engineer to join our dynamic team at our large-scale open cut coal mining operation. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and managing medium term mine plans that align with long term strategy and short term execution requirements.

You’ll play a key role in optimising resource recovery, supporting operational excellence, and collaborating across multiple departments to deliver cost effective and practical mine plans.

Develop, maintain, and communicate medium-term mine plans (3–12 months horizon).
Liaise with short term planners, geologists, and operations teams to ensure plan alignment and feasibility.
Integrate environmental, safety, and operational considerations into mine plans.
Use mine planning software to generate pit designs, dump scheduling, and haulage analysis.
Identify opportunities to improve mine productivity and reduce costs.
Prepare reports and present planning updates to management and stakeholders.
Mentor and lead junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

ABOUT YOU

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in open cut coal mining, with a focus on mine planning.
Proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, or similar).
Strong understanding of mine scheduling, design, and cost estimation.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience

Just as importantly, we’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

Direct employment with Glencore – we are a responsible miner of coal that has a track record of operational excellence
A competitive package with lifestyle benefits
Annual short term performance bonus
Above award Annual Leave entitlement
Provision for Education Assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track.

This role is a wonderful opportunity for you no matter your circumstance. You will have the option to either live locally in one of the communities that surround our operation or stay on site in our amazing village. We are only a one and quarter hour drive from the beautiful Mackay hinterland and a two- and half-hour drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and have a diverse group of people at our operation commuting from multiple locations in Queensland such as Rockhampton and Townsville, to name a few. The Successful candidate will have the option to work a compressed 9 day-fortnight flexible work arrangement.

Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, and can operate within a dynamic environment, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.

Apply now at glencore.com/careers