Technical Mine Planning Manager

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About the Role

Looking to apply your skills in mine planning, regulatory navigation, and team leadership in a high-impact role? We have an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Mine Planning Manager to lead the strategic development and execution of mine pit drainage control and groundwater management plans that underpin sustainable, compliant, and forward-thinking mining operations.

As a key leader within the Medium Term Mine Planning team, you will be:


* Driving the development of mine pit drainage control strategies and groundwater designs that support medium-term mine planning and regulatory compliance.


* Managing the timeline and progress of drainage control plans, ensuring timely submission and approval by relevant authorities.


* Designing and implementing a strategic roadmap for field studies, while personally conducting investigations to improve drainage control practices and outcomes.

This will require collaboration with internal stakeholders, external consultants and authorities.


* Developing 12–36 month pit layers and preliminary designs, optimising the sequencing of pit approvals to maintain a steady inventory of approved mining areas.


* Coordinating with pit design and optimisation teams, aligning drainage control activities with mining schedules, and fostering strong communication within the technical mine planning group.

What’s on offer


* Attractive remuneration and variable bonus plan.


* Employee growth and development opportunities.


* Parental leave support for all caregivers.


* Employee assistance program for personal support services.


* Alcoa Live Well program offering travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing discounts.


* Salary packaging for a novated car lease, employee share plan and superannuation options.

What you can bring to the role


* Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or Geology is essential; postgraduate qualifications such as a Master’s degree are highly regarded.


* Demonstrated experience in mine planning, geology and surveying; both as an individual contributor and leading multi-disciplinary teams to similar outcomes.


* A strong understanding of the regulatory approval processes relevant to mining in Western Australia.


* Exceptional organisational skills with a proven ability to manage complex schedules and multiple concurrent projects.


* Outstanding communication and stakeholder m...