Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

Are you a motivated mining engineer looking to make a tangible impact across multiple operations?

We are seeking a Project Mining Engineer to play a critical role in bridging the gap between Operations and Technical Services at the Big Bell and Fender Operations. In this hands-on position, you will provide practical engineering support, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with site teams to deliver safe, efficient, and value-adding mining outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and influencing performance through technical expertise and project delivery.

Benefits: What makes this position unique:

• Work closely with the operations manager
• is a great role for anyone looking to liaise closely with site managers to drive operational improvements which will put them in good stead for the rest of their mining engineering career
• Get mine building experience overseeing the primary capital infrastructure expansion for the Big Bell Deeps Project

Role responsibilities:

• Assist the operations manager in identifying and implementing business improvement initiatives
• Support site leadership to implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and productivity
• Monitor productivity data in LiveMine to drive operational improvements
• Assist with onsite mine infrastructure planning and implementation (i.e., pump stations, fuel bays, underground magazines, etc.)
• Review, monitor and report on operating costs for underground mining activities
• Assist the site mining engineering team as required (production, ventilation, projects, planning, etc.)

About the candidate:

• Experienced in Mine Production, Projects and Operations
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to identify and complete tasks and opportunities autonomously
• Qualification: Bachelor of Mining Engineering or equivalent
• C Class drivers manual license
• Deswik experience highly regarded
• First Class Mine Manager’s or WA Underground Shift Supervisor’s certificate of competency highly regarded

The Westgold Offer:

A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer

A range of benefits including:

• Performance based bonus

• Group salary continuous insurance

• A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount

• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.

• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!

• 5 years' pro rata long service leave

• Salary sacrifice options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.

Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [email protected]

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.