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South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low‑carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

Worsley Alumina – South‑West WA

Our integrated bauxite mine, alumina refinery and port operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low‑carbon future and is on a journey to become the world's leading alumina producer where our 1500+ workforce values the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave.
• 14% superannuation contributions from the 1st of September 2025.
• Annual short‑term incentive bonus that recognises both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.
• 26 weeks full‑paid, or 52 weeks half‑paid parental leave for primary carers.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a permanent position on a 9‑day fortnight dayshift roster, DIDO (Drive In, Drive Out) to our Boddington Bauxite Mine. The mine is located just a short drive from Boddington (10 minutes), Pinjarra (50 minutes), the City of Mandurah (1 hour). Transport options are available. Employees ideally live within an hour's drive of Boddington.

As the Senior Mining Engineer/Scheduling, you will be responsible for providing expertise, coordination, and management in developing and communicating short‑term plans, schedules, budgeting, continuous forecasts (up to two years), and scenario analysis. These plans will ensure the effective completion of production, development, and rehabilitation activities whilst providing the business with strategic insight. The scheduling process must consider all HSEC (Health, Safety, Environment, and Community) requirements to ensure safe, cost‑effective, and continuous production while meeting all quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, communication, and coordination of short‑term plans, schedules, and forecasts for operations, covering production, development, and rehabilitation.
• Participate in investigating reported events related to production planning.
• Highlight, assess, and manage risks to safety and business continuity.
• Identify and implement improvement initiatives in production planning.
• Mentor junior team members to develop their skills and capabilities.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Business Acumen: Proven ability to solve complex problems and handle ambiguity.
• Logical Thinking and Attention to Detail: Understanding implications of how detail and circumstances impact outcomes as well as logical thinking of how events can be arranged to make practical sense.
• Extensive Mining Experience: In mine design, planning, and scheduling for surface mining operations.
<>Scheduling Software Proficiency: Highly competent in using scheduling software, with experience in MinePlanner, Deswik suite, and/or Vulcan software being highly desirable.
• Effective Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Significant Experience in a technical mining role (preferably in surface mining).
• Proven ability to operate in a complex environment, leading and facilitating diverse teams.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on Tuesday 25 November 2025.