Graduate Mining Engineer
Vault Minerals
An exciting opportunity exists for a driven Graduate Open Pit Mining Engineer to join our Technical Services team at KOTH.
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
What We Offer
- An hour flight time from Perth to Leonora and Virgin Velocity Frequent flyer points.
- Competitive Salary on a fortnightly pay cycle.
- Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees.
- Career development opportunities and great company culture.
King of the Hills (KOTH) is the flagship operation of Vault Minerals Limited and one of the largest gold mines in Australia. Undergoing significant expansion, KOTH is nearing completion of a 7.5 million tonne per annum (Mtpa) processing plant (previously 5.2Mtpa), providing a solid platform for long-term production growth. This dynamic operation combines open-pit and underground mining, with exciting exploration activities driving the future. KOTH is located approximately 900 km northeast of Perth and 25 km north of Leonora, within the Goldfields Region of Western Australia.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, the Graduate Mining Engineer supports the planning, scheduling, and optimisation of open pit mining operations while gaining hands-on experience in mine planning, drill and blast, production monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working alongside experienced professionals, the role contributes to safe and efficient mining activities while developing technical and leadership skills.
This position will be offered on an 8:6 roster FIFO from Perth
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
Mine Planning & Design
- Assist with short-term and medium-term mine planning activities.
- Support the development of weekly, monthly, and quarterly mining schedules.
- Prepare pit designs, haul road designs, and dump designs.
- Update and maintain mining reserves and production databases.
- Assist with mine optimisation and reconciliation activities.
Production
- Monitor daily mining performance against plan.
- Analyse production data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Track equipment productivity, utilisation, and operational efficiencies.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
Drill & Blast Support
- Assist with drill and blast design activities.
- Monitor blast performance and fragmentation outcomes.
- Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
- Participate in post-blast analysis and reconciliation.
About You
- Formal tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a related discipline, with previous experience as a Vacation Student or Undergraduate Mining Engineer within an open pit mining operation.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the WA Work Health & Safety Act (2020) and Work Health & Safety (Mines) Regulations (2022).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, supported by excellent analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective time management.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite, with exposure to Deswick.
- Hold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
Additional Benefits:
Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
- Novated Lease Vehicles
- Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
If you would like to join us on our growth journey, please apply now.
Vaults Minerals respectfully requests that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes unless expressly invited to do so.
