Mining Engineer

Job Description

🌟 Mining Engineer
Help build one of Victoria's most exciting emerging Gold-Antimony mines
Monday-Friday | 5:2 Roster | Clonbinane, VIC 
Permanent | Technical Services Team | Start ASAP
 
Join the team helping shape the future of the Sunday Creek Project, one of Victoria's most exciting emerging gold-antimony discoveries.
 
Located just 60km from Melbourne, this is a rare opportunity to help develop a new underground mining operation while enjoying a lifestyle that allows you to be home every night. Avoid FIFO travel, enjoy access to excellent local communities and schools, and work on a technically challenging project with significant long-term growth potential.
 
As Sunday Creek advances toward production, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in its future. For the right candidate, strong performance and project growth are expected to create a pathway into a Senior Engineer position.
 
Why SXGC?
Because your work here matters
Sunday Creek is one of Australia's most exciting emerging gold and antimony discoveries, and it's moving rapidly toward production. We back our people with a supportive, safety-focused culture and provide genuine ownership over the plans, projects and decisions that will help shape the future of the operation.
 
This is an opportunity to join the project at a pivotal stage and help build the technical foundations that will support a successful long-life underground mine.

About the Role

You will focus on underground ventilation planning and monitoring, engineering project delivery and operational mine planning support.  This is a hands-on technical role that will contribute directly to the safe and efficient development of Sunday Creek into a producing underground mine.

Job Responsibilities

What You'll Drive
🔸 Underground ventilation design, monitoring and optimisation
🔸 Compliance with Victorian OHS Regulations 2017 (Part 5.3)
🔸 Mine design, scheduling and technical support activities
🔸 Drill and blast design, execution support and performance monitoring
🔸 Delivery of engineering and capital projects from scoping through to commissioning
🔸 Budgeting support, forecasting and operational reconciliation
🔸 Collaboration with geology, geotechnical, survey, environmental and operations teams
🔸 Clear communication of technical information, risks and opportunities
🔸 Participation in site inspections, hazard identification and safety initiatives
🔸 Continuous improvement initiatives across technical and operational functions
 
Who You Are
You're a motivated mining professional who enjoys solving technical problems and contributing to a growing operation.  You can balance attention to detail with practical outcomes, work effectively with operational teams and take ownership of the work that helps keep people safe while delivering results.
 
Your Background
✔ Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
✔ Underground hard rock mining experience
✔ Ventilation design and monitoring experience highly regarded
✔ Proficiency in Deswik and Ventsim/Pumpsim Design, or willingness to develop these skills
✔ Sound understanding of drill and blast principles
✔ Exposure to engineering project delivery or capital works (desirable)
✔ Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently in both office and underground environments
✔ Strong communication and problem-solving capabilities
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The Practical Details
📍 Location: Clonbinane, VIC
🗓 Roster: Monday-Friday, 5:2
📝 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
👤 Reports To: Senior Mining Engineer
📅 Start Date: ASAP
 
Required Checks

• Field-based medical
• Right to work and qualifications verification
• National Police Check
• Current manual driver's licence

How to Apply

📨 Ready to Help Shape the Future of Sunday Creek?
SXGC is committed to creating a workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply if you believe you can make a strong contribution.
 
Applications close 24 September 2026.