Mining Engineer - Underground Gold Mining

We are seeking an experienced **Mining Engineer** to join the Technical Services team of a high-grade underground gold and antimony operation in Central Victoria. This role will focus on **underground mine planning, design, scheduling and optimisation** within a technically challenging narrow-vein environment. You will work closely with Production Engineering, Geology, Survey and underground operations to develop practical mine plans that maximise ore recovery while controlling dilution and overbreak. Key Responsibilities * Underground mine planning and design * Development and stope design * Short and medium-term scheduling * Drill & blast planning and design support * Narrow-vein mining optimisation * Mining sequence and extraction planning * Dilution and recovery analysis * Production forecasting and performance analysis * Work closely with geology, survey and underground operations * Identify opportunities to improve extraction, productivity and mine performance About You **You Will Ideally Have** * Degree qualification in Mining Engineering * Underground hard-rock mining experience * Experience within narrow-vein mining environments * Strong understanding of underground drill & blast * Mine planning, scheduling and design experience * Stope and development design capability * Understanding of dilution, recovery and overbreak control * Experience with Deswik or similar mine planning software * Strong practical and analytical capability Candidates from **underground gold and other narrow-vein metalliferous operations** are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a residential Central Victorian opportunity offering the benefits of an underground mining career without a traditional FIFO lifestyle.