We Are Aeris
The true value in Aeris comes from two things: people and rocks.
We’ve got the rocks covered but we’re looking for one more incredible person to join the team based in our Brisbane CBD Office as a Senior Project Engineer.
The Nitty Gritty
Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Senior Project Engineerplays a key role in delivering Aeris' strategic capital projects. Based in our corporate office, with site visits required, you'll be supporting projects from concept through to commissioning, working closely with operations, contractors, and consultants to deliver safe, fit-for-purpose engineering solutions. You'll drive project performance across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, ensuring every project creates lasting value for our operations.
What you Bring:
- Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline OR maintenance trades background.
- Demonstrated Project Engineering experience in the Resources, Mining, or Heavy Industry sectors, delivering major and sustaining capital projects, with expertise in project delivery, risk and change management, electrical infrastructure, OEM coordination, and commissioning.
- Strong technical understanding of engineering design, equipment selection, and practical application across mining operations, including underground mining and mineral processing environments.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary work packages across design, procurement, construction, verification, commissioning, and handover phases.
- Sound understanding of statutory obligations, industry standards, company procedures, and their application throughout the project lifecycle.
- Experience with contract management principles, contractor performance, and delivering projects safely and effectively within agreed scope, schedule, and cost.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across operational, technical, and corporate teams.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work autonomously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
- Current unrestricted C Class driver's licence
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary Package: with Short Term Incentive Program.
- Convenient Brisbane City Location: easy access to all public transport.
- Leave policies for everybody: Our teams have options to swap public holidays, purchase additional leave, take career breaks and more.
- Parental leave for all types of families: Our paid parental leave is available to all part-time and full-time Aeris employees who have become parents through birth, surrogacy or adoption – and it can be shared between both parents, regardless of gender.
- Serious support for mental health: All Aeris employees and their families have access to free and confidential counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Partners that give you more: Our teams have discounts and benefits with private health insurance, salary packaging options, travel services and more.
- A stellar safety record: We work safely and make sure our workmates do the same.We are always looking for better ways to improve physical and psychosocial safety for our people.
- Respect for you (the real you!): Our Workplace of Respect Policy is more than words on a page.We respect and care for one another, and step in and speak up for our teammates.
The Company
Brisbane Corporate Office
Our Brisbane corporate office is the central hub supporting Aeris’ operating sites, development projects and care and maintenance teams across Australia. From here, our technical specialists, sustainability professionals, geology and exploration teams, and finance and people experts partner with our site teams to drive safe, efficient and productive performance.
Alongside day‑to‑day operational support, the Brisbane office provides strategic oversight and guidance - shaping plans, setting priorities and aligning operational delivery with Aeris’ broader business goals. This ensures our sites have what they need to operate safely and effectively today, while positioning the company for future growth and opportunity.
We are Aeris
Aeris Resources is an ASX listed, mid-tier base and precious metals producer.
Our copper-dominant portfolio is made up of two operating mines, a mine on care and maintenance, two advanced development projects and a highly prospective exploration portfolio.
We are producing, exploring, growing.
Find out more about Aeris Resources
Second guessing yourself?
We value having an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. We look for many different skills and abilities, including how you can enhance Aeris and our culture.
Even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!
Checks and balances
Please note that as part of the recruitment process, you may be subject to a pre-employment medical and police check, in order to be considered for this role.
Only applicants with valid Australian working rights will be considered.
