Principal Mining Consultant - Open Pit
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Principal Mining Consultant with a strong technical background in geology and mining engineering to join our team in Perth, Western Australia.
Required Skills
Job Description
Are you interested in joining a growth-oriented global team of professionals that presents opportunities to develop you as a technical professional and industry leader?
Mining Plus continues our success story in Australia- We want you to be a part of it.
About Mining Plus:
Mining Plus is a leading and respected mining technical services provider, comprising professionals specializing in geology, mining engineering (Surface and Underground), geotechnical engineering, mine ventilation, and operational management. Our mission is to deliver excellence for our clients, fostered by our passion for the industry and a continual focus on developing our high performing team. Our global footprint and collaborative approach mean our team engage in a diverse range of projects/commodities and contribute to mining excellence across the globe.
Who are you?
Mining Plus has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mining professional with demonstrated expertise in open-pit projects. As a Principal Mining Consultant, you are responsible for providing premium consulting services to our clients. You will apply your expert Mining Engineering experience to provide recommendations to Mining Plus clients and projects across a variety of metal commodities. You will have the opportunity to work with our international team of technical experts on servicing projects globally.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing technical oversight and engagement in mining studies (Scoping, Pre-feasibility & Feasibility)
Conduct mine asset due diligence and evaluations
Conduct mine planning, optimization projects, and mine economics modelling
Lead Mine Design and planning activities, including management of partner groups and sub-contractors
Write and review technical engineering Reports
Oversight of technical documents, and delivery of projects including design, review, and project management according to client-approved scopes of work
Be a champion for practical mining solutions for projects and operations, leveraging our existing foundation of global best practices.
Actively leverage and advocate for industry-leading technology and support implementation engagements (collaboration with our partner groups)
Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams, working with professionals to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget
Actively mentor and develop staff in your team, in the interests of their long-term career objectives and operational needs
Manage contractors and sub-consultants on projects (as required)
Skills/Qualifications:
15+ years of mining-technical experience
5+ years of relevant operational mining experience required
Mining Engineering bachelor’s degree
Must be able to use Mine Planning software competently (Deswik or Datamine preferred)
You have Fellow/ Chartered Professional of professional Affiliations and are
authorised to sign off in accordance with JORC/43-101/SAMREC etc
Strong technical and project management skills
Excellent workplace safety practices (advocate for global best practices)
Practically minded and a passion for technical excellence
Exceptional communication, report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning, and ability to interact with clients
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence
Employee Benefits
13 weeks Long Service Leave
Flexible work options
Discounted health insurance and health services
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts with travel providers, online shopping, sports, and entertainment
Want to learn more about us
Visit our About us page: https://www.mining-plus.com/about