Senior Mining Engineer / Alternate Underground Manager

About Us

At Ramelius Resources, gold mining isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are. From our humble beginnings at Wattle Dam to becoming one of Australia’s most trusted and successful gold producers, we’ve built a legacy on performance, innovation, and vision.

With profitable operations, bold expansion plans, and exciting exploration projects underway, we’re investing in cutting-edge technology and new greenfield sites to shape the future of mining — sustainably and responsibly.

What truly sets us apart? Our people. At Ramelius, passion and purpose drive everything. We foster a culture where careers thrive through opportunity, respect, and shared ambition. When you grow, we grow.

Penny Gold Mine is a high-grade, narrow-vein underground mine located 140 km southeast of our Mount Magnet hub. As a low-cost, high-yield producer, Penny plays a key role in our broader production strategy by consistently delivering high-grade ore to the Checkers Processing Plant. With strong performance, a growing resource base, and surface drilling underway to extend its mine life, Penny continues to exceed expectations and remains a standout asset in our portfolio.

The Role

As a key leader within the Penny team, you will play a pivotal role in driving safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. Reporting to the Mine Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing drill and blast design, mine planning, production scheduling, and operational execution, while ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and company standards. In this role, you can expect to :

• Guide and mentor a small technical team to achieve and exceed targets and expectations
• Oversee and contribute to fit for purpose drill and blast designs that support safety, production and cost objectives
• Develop and implement short- and medium-term mine plans and schedules
• Assist the corporate Planning Engineer with the long-term schedule
• Oversee underground production activities to meet safety, cost, and performance targets
• Monitor contractor performance and review monthly claims
• Produce and review operational reports and technical documentation
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure accurate and timely information flow
• Manage ventilation and explosives compliance in line with statutory requirements
• Hold the statutory position of Underground Manager and Site Senior Executive as required

About You

You are a confident and capable mining professional who thrives on responsibility and leads with purpose. With a strong technical foundation and a practical mindset, you enjoy taking ownership of underground production and planning while guiding others to perform at their best. You demonstrate clarity and composure and thrive on the opportunity to shape the future of this key strategic asset. You bring :

Next Steps

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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