Aurelia Metals Limited is an Australia owned and operated gold and base metals mining and exploration company. As an ASX listed Company located in New South Wales, we attract mining professionals from diverse backgrounds who want to drive their career. With people our priority, we are a proud Work180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety and our Values at the forefront of everything we do.

We operate two underground mines and a processing facility in New South Wales and have an enviable portfolio of organic growth prospects in the region.

With our Great Cobar project planned to commence development imminently, we have an opportunity for a driven Project and Ventilation Engineer, who values growth and is keen to contribute to a dynamic and uplifting work culture. If you are motivated and excited by long-term career options, this role may suit you.

About the role:
The Project & Ventilation Engineer will provide engineering support in the delivery of the Great Cobar Project. If you’re looking to grow your career, have had worked in a project engineering capacity, been exposed to scheduling and completed your underground time – this role could be your next step.

Roster: 8/6 DIDO (including allowance) or FIFO opportunity.

Location: Cobar region.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating safe and effective mine plans for the operations team.
• Tracking and monitoring operational performance to inform planning and decision making.
• Assist planning team with ventilation strategies for existing and future mine areas.
• Conducting primary and secondary ventilation surveys to ensure safe and effective mining, including development of plans for improvement and rectification of any identified issues.
• Aid in the implementation of key pieces of infrastructure to aid in the delivery of the project.
• Creating and reviewing weekly schedules for safe and effective project implementation.

About You:

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mining or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience relevant mining engineering experience, in an underground environment and completion of underground time.
• Unencumbered C class drivers licence.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and effectively problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams and communicate clearly and professionally.
• Proficient in the utilisation of mining software – Deswik CAD, Deswik UGDB, and Deswik Sched and Ventsim.
• Ability to work an 8/6 roster, 12-hour days.
• Commitment to working safely, and living our Values to promote a positive, continuous improvement culture.
• Successful completion of pre-employment checks including medical, drug & alcohol testing, Australia police checks and qualification checks.
• Right to work in Australia.

Discover our benefits:

• Financial Benefits: Attractive salary package, bonus, share plan, salary sacrifice options, Referral bonuses available.
• Culture & Values: Values-driven dynamic team culture, recognition and reward programs, Work180 endorsed employer.
• Parental and Family Support: 18 weeks paid parental leave irrespective of gender, return to work incentives.
• Health and Wellbeing: Mental health and counselling support, onsite physio access, local fitness memberships, discounted health insurance options.
• Work-Life Balance: Attractive family-friendly rosters, residential living options.
• Career Development: Formal and information development options, Values based dynamic culture.

The Community:

Cobar is a small town with big opportunities. The region has plenty to offer individuals and families, while proudly showcasing a long mining history. The town has availability in a choice of 2 primary schools and a secondary school.

Employees and their families can enjoy activities and sporting facilities for all ages such as bowls, golf, football, tennis, pool facilities, gyms and great parks for walking or running. There are also local festivals and community events scattered throughout the year. Beautiful parks, playgrounds and picnic facilities are also great weekend options, as are drives to nearby towns in the region.

If you love to eat out and socialise, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and pubs with food that can rival even the big capital cities. With regular flights from the town’s airstrip, or access via vehicle to Dubbo, Orange, or the major eastern capital cities, Cobar truly provides an accessible and unique experience for those with mining in their blood.

Ready to get started? Simply hit the apply now button!

We are a proud Work180 endorsed employer. We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome, encourage and value diversity of thought and experience from all backgrounds, as we continuous drive inclusion.