Who is DEVELOP?

DEVELOP (ASX:DVP) has a twin-pronged strategy for creating value. The first of these centres on the exploration and production of future-facing metals. As part of this, the Company owns the Sulphur Springs copper-zinc-silver project in WAs Pilbara region, the Woodlawn zinc-copper project in NSW and the Pioneer Dome Lithium Project in WAs Eastern Goldfields. 

The second plank of DEVELOP's strategy centres on the provision of underground mining services. As part of this, DEVELOP has an agreement with Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL) to provide underground mining services at their Bellevue Project in Western Australia.

Woodlawn Zinc-Copper Project

Develop's Woodlawn zinc-copper project is located in the world-class Lachlan Fold belt in NSW, 250km south-west of Sydney.

Woodlawn is a producing mine with the first two years of underground production already developed and a near new processing plant and related infrastructure in place and operational. Additional investment in the asset over the last two years has yielded a new underground exclusive mine plan, backed by reserves for the next ten years.

The Opportunity: Mid-Term Planning Engineer 

DEVELOP are currently seeking an experienced Mid-Term Planning Engineer to join our team during a critical phase of growth as we continue to ramp up production into 2026. 

Reporting to the Alternate Underground Manager, this role is responsible for providing detailed mid-term mine plans and schedules in line with the LOM Plan to ensure operational and budget compliance is achieved. 

Your main responsibilities as a Mid-Term Planning Engineer will include:

• Deliver 3-month rolling mine plans, 18-month forecasts and generate end-of-month compliance report.
• Prepare and issue level design plans and stope notes in line with LOM sequence requirements.
• Optimise, re-sequence and adjust the short term mining schedule to support operational needs & reforecast as required to ensure full year metal delivery and budget alignment.
• Assist Management with guiding the technical function for engineering, geotechnical and mine geology departments to enable delivery of plans, results and targets for the internal mining contractor.
• Operate in accordance with the Company's related Policies and Standards, and comply with other site safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Build, maintain and develop the relationship between the site mining technical teams with the site mining operational team to ensure alignment of goals and strategy for the underground mining function.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers. 

The Requirements of the role: 

• Bachelor of Engineering-Mining.
• Candidates must have at least five years of experience in underground hardrock mining with 2 years in a mine planning function.
• Completion of underground practical experience (desirable). 
• Experience with Deswik CAD, IS, SCHED and SO. Ventsim experience (desirable).
• First Aid certificate (desirable).
• Current "C" Class Drivers Licence.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.

What Develop can offer: 

• 8:6 Roster (other options can be considered)
• Full Time position 
• DIDO or East Coast FIFO preferable, willing to
  consider other options based on experience.
• Attractive Remuneration Package 
• Employee Share Scheme 
• Paid Parental Leave and Salary Sacrificing benefits including Superannuation and Novated Leasing
• An exciting opportunity to be an integral part of a project that will develop your operational skills
• 10-year mine life with plenty of opportunity for organic growth 

If you would like to be a part of Develop's mission, we would love to hear from you. 

Shortlisting for this role will commence immediately, so please apply now.

Want to know more about DEVELOP? Check out our website here: www.develop.com.au