Senior Mine Planning Engineer

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About Perilya Limited

Perilya Limited is a well-established Australian mining company with a proud history and a strong international footprint. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, we are owned by Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet, one of China's largest and most respected mining enterprises, giving us the backing of a global mining leader while maintaining a strong Australian identity.

Our operations include the iconic Broken Hill Operation in New South Wales—one of the world's great base metals mines with over 130 years of continuous production—and the first underground mining operation in the Dominican Republic, Coridom, which continues to deliver high-quality zinc, lead, copper, and silver. Together, these assets form the foundation of a business with scale, resilience, and long-term growth opportunities.

Perilya is recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, safety leadership, and environmental responsibility. We pride ourselves on investing in our people and communities, with a strong focus on workforce development, diversity, and creating career pathways across both corporate and operational sites. Our collaborative culture values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, making Perilya a workplace where talented people can thrive and contribute to a sustainable future in mining.

Role Details

Perilya is seeking an experienced Senior Mine Planning Engineer to join our underground mining team in Broken Hill.

You'll shape the future of our underground operations. This position offers the opportunity to influence strategy, drive innovation, and deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective mine plans that make a real impact on site performance.

What You'll Be Doing

Develop and optimise underground mine plans that are safe, efficient, and aligned with both operational and long-term strategic goals.

Collaborate closely with geology, technical services, and operations to ensure seamless integration of mine planning activities.

Provide high-level technical input to support critical operational decision-making.

Champion continuous improvement by introducing innovative planning solutions and best practice methodologies.

Ensure all mine designs comply with statutory, safety, and environmental requirements.

What You Will Bring

You are a highly skilled Underground Mine Planning Engineer with strong leadership capabilities and a track record of delivering technical excellence. You thrive on problem-solving, collaboration, and mentoring others. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

A Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).

5–10 years' underground mine planning experience in complex operations.

Strong proficiency in Vulcan and Deswik software.

A demonstrated commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

Why Join Perilya

At Perilya, you'll join a supportive and community-focused team where safety is at the heart of everything we do. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in underground mining while working in a vibrant regional centre.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit a brief covering letter and CV by following the APPLY NOW prompts.

At Perilya Limited, we value diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can contribute, grow, and succeed.

Job Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Mine Planning Engineer?
• Do you have underground mining experience?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Perilya Limited is an Australian base metals mining and exploration company operating the iconic Zinc, Lead and Silver mine in Broken Hill, New South Wales and also the Cerro de Maimón Copper, Gold and Silver mine in the Dominican Republic. Perilya's operations also include the Flinders Project in South Australia and the Mount Oxide Project in Queensland.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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