Principal Mining Strategist

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia beBeeSustainability Full time $180,000 - $200,000
Drive Strategic Growth in Mining Engineering

Liontown Resources is at a pivotal moment, with production mining commenced at Kathleen Valley and ambitious plans to expand its operations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Australia's lithium industry, backed by strong partnerships and a 20+ year mine life.

  • Lead long-term mine planning and design to optimise value and support the company's growth strategy.
  • Act as the Reserve Competent Person, ensuring technical rigour and compliance in ore reserve reporting.
  • Contribute to project studies and expansion planning, ensuring accurate and forward-thinking technical inputs.

As a highly experienced Principal Mining Engineer, you will bring technical excellence, strategic foresight, and a strong focus on sustainable underground operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Preparing schedules for pricing purposes and contract tenders.
  2. Assisting in evaluating returns from contractors.
  3. Applying underground expertise in long-hole open stoping with paste backfill to safely maximise ore recovery.
  4. Driving collaboration across geology, metallurgy, and operations to align designs with business objectives.
  5. Providing guidance and mentoring to the broader technical team, embedding best-practice planning standards.

Requirements include:

  • Extensive experience in mining engineering with demonstrated leadership in underground operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
  • Expertise in long-hole open stoping with paste backfill is essential.
  • Experience as a Competent Person for Ore Reserves (preferably in lithium or similar mineralisation styles).

Join this dynamic team and contribute to creating a more sustainable future.



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