Principal Mining Consultant – Underground

Mining Plus

Principal Underground Mining Consultant delivering expert technical advice and overseeing mining studies. Leading multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality project execution in Melbourne and Perth locations.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert technical advice and oversight
Conduct mining studies (Scoping, Pre-feasibility & Feasibility)
Author and peer-review technical reports
Mentor staff and oversee project contractors
Drive business improvements and support business development activities
Prepare proposals and contracts
Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams, working with professionals to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering (or equivalent)
Minimum 12+ years of underground mining experience
Proficiency in Mine Planning software (Deswik preferred)
Experience in managing technical projects and stakeholders to deliver projects
Ability to work independently or within teams
Strong financial management skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Consulting experience is highly regarded!
Legal Work Entitlement within Australia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborate with a global team on diverse projects
Work across various commodities
Partner with industry professionals renowned for their expertise
Enjoy flexible work options
Access to Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, and Long Service Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

mine planningtechnical project managementfinancial managementtechnical report writingmining studiesscoping studiespre-feasibility studiesfeasibility studiesbusiness developmentcontract preparation

Soft Skills

mentoringleadershipcommunicationteamworkindependenceorganizational skillsstakeholder managementbusiness improvement

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering