Underground Planning Engineer

RESIDENTIAL LOCATION: Kalgoorlie/Boulder

ROSTER: 8:6 (Residential or FIFO)

PACKAGE: Salary + Performance Bonus + Residential Allowance + Site Allowance + Family Private Health Insurance or Allowance + Death and TPD Coverage or Allowance + Mental Health Programs + Gym Membership Discount + Other Benefits

Why Norton Gold Fields 

Norton Gold Fields is one of Australia’s largest domestic gold producers with mining and processing complex in Western Australia’s world-class Kalgoorlie Goldfields region. Currently, we are progressing development plans to develop a series of expansion projects in the region.

Our vision is to be the leading gold producer, setting the industry benchmark in safety, teamwork, innovation, operational efficiency, and cost control.

About the role

Norton Gold Fields is seeking an Underground Planning Engineer to support the strategic growth of our underground operations. This role contributes directly to life-of-mine planning, major project studies, due diligence assessments, mine design, optimisation, and cost modelling. As a core member of the Technical Services team, you will help ensure our underground operations remain safe, productive, and aligned with long-term business objectives. You will also provide technical coverage in the absence of the Senior Underground Planning Engineer.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with Life-of-Mine designs, development and production schedules.

• Support due diligence assessments and feasibility studies for major UG projects.

• Contribute to mine design, stope optimisation, and cost estimation work.

• Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts to progress technical studies.

• Prepare regular technical reports, planning updates, and operational inputs.

• Identify improvement opportunities across design, planning processes, and productivity.

• Promote a strong safety culture through visible leadership and active participation in site initiatives.

• Support continuous improvement and technical innovation aligned with company strategy.

• Provide technical assistance for operational queries and project execution as required.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor of Mining Engineering (essential).

• ~2 years underground operational or technical experience (planning exposure highly regarded).

• Understanding of UG geology, ventilation, mine services, Geotech, and basic stope design principles.

• Familiarity with WHS Act 2020 & WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022.

• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams.

• Proficient with MS Office; Deswik experience desirable.

• Current WA C-class driver’s licence; First Aid & DGSC desirable.

What we offer 

• Permanent full-time role with immediate start.

• Excellent remuneration package with additional allowances.

• Receive up to 10% short-term incentive payment (STIP) of your base salary.

• Fully covered family private health insurance through GU Health Complete Gold Cover or an allowance of $4.8k.

• Fully covered Death and Total & Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance.

• Pro-rata long service leave (LSL) after just 5 years of service and be entitled to 13 weeks paid LSL after 10 years of service.

• Opportunities for learning and development through various training programs provided by the company.

• Work in a team with a growth mindset, ensuring you are able to bring out your best.

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This can be your new beginning at a company that values its people and celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.

Norton is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Australian Government’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for our roles, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability.