Rolleston Open Cut is a 16Mtpa thermal coal mine located in the southern Bowen Basin in Central Queensland. With a long life of mine and low operating costs, the mine has a bright outlook. Since 2005, we have grown to become one of the largest surface mines in Australia, whilst continuing to foster a culture underpinned by safety, achievement, flexibility and teamwork to improve the skills of each and every person on the mine site every day. We are a hands-on team who all work together to meet our objectives. No job or day is the same with us, and we never miss an opportunity to share, learn and improve.
Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join our dynamic and high-performing Technical Services team. Reporting to the Short-Term Planning Superintendent, you will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and achievable mine plans while working closely with operational stakeholders to optimise production outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and optimise the site's short-term production schedules, including destination and haulage scheduling.
Collaborate with Operations and key stakeholders to ensure mine schedules are safe, practical, and aligned with production objectives.
Monitor adherence to the mine schedule and drive continuous improvement through proactive stakeholder engagement.
Coordinate planning activities across Technical Services and Operations to ensure timely delivery of weekly plans and other critical business objectives.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Mining Engineers within the Technical Services team to build capability and foster professional development.
Analyse operational performance and implement planning improvements to maximise productivity, equipment utilisation, and value.
Support operational decision-making by providing timely technical advice and planning solutions.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or similar discipline.
Experience using Spry, Deswik and Vulcan software packages.
Well-developed interpersonal skills as this role deals with all levels of staff and management.
A flexible attitude and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and problem solve.
Proven previous experience in multiple short term planning roles.
About Rolleston Open Cut
We have worked hard to foster a culture that is guided by our People Values, to ensure our employees feel they belong, are recognised, feel valued and rewarded
Here are just some of the benefits we offer:
Work life balance with the option to work a compressed 9 day-fortnight flexible work arrangement
Fly-in, fly-out option available
Highly competitive remuneration package
Annual short term incentive program
Above award Annual Leave entitlement
Camp rooms in the village based on the mining lease
Residential housing in the township of Springsure/ Rolleston
Gym, pool and tennis court facilities at a family friendly village
Inclusive culture that promotes real change
Passionate and dedicated leadership team
Professional training and development opportunities, including upskilling and education assistance for all positions
Generous private health insurance benefit
Fit for Life Program offers exclusive discounts and access to a range of educational tools to build the skills to help you remain fit for life.
Avis hire vehicle discount
The ability to salary sacrifice super and novated leasing
Employee Assistance Program through Converge International
Apply now at glencore.com/careers
For further information please contact RollestonHR@glencore.com.au
Applications close in 14 days from date advertised.
All internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their Manager prior to submitting an application.
If you value achievement, career progression, a challenge and are keen to continue to develop and learn, we welcome your application.
We are among Australia’s largest producers and marketers of natural resources, connecting Australian resources from 22 active mining operations with industrial customers around the world.
Through our diverse portfolio, we supply the resources that help advance everyday life.
Our coal business helps meet the energy and steel-making needs of today, while our copper, zinc, nickel and cobalt operations will help transition Australia and the world to a low-carbon future.
We are one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies.
Australia is an important part of Glencore's business, with over 17,000 employees and contractors contributing significantly to regional, state and national economies.
Our operations are located in New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with our Australian headquarters in Sydney and offices in Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle.
