About us

Aurelia Metals Limited is an ASX-listed, Australian-owned gold and base metals company based in NSW. We operate the Peak and Federation underground mines and are progressing the Great Cobar Project, a high-grade copper development near Peak.

We are proud to be a WORK180 endorsed employer, with inclusion, safety, and our Values at the heart of everything we do. With one of the most prospective land positions in the Cobar Basin, we are unlocking value through discovery, development, and growth.

The Great Cobar Project, with an eight-year mine plan and strong exploration upside, will drive the next generation of growth at Aurelia and create diverse career pathways for those wanting to be part of a high-performance, forward-thinking culture.

About the role
Join our team and play a key role in bringing the Peak resource to life. This is an opportunity to shape how we mine, contributing to safer, smarter, and more efficient outcomes across the operation.

In this role, you’ll create thoughtful, high-quality mine designs and schedules, working closely with Technical Services and Operations to turn plans into action. Your work will have a real impact on performance, safety, and the way we operate day to day.

If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating with others, and finding practical solutions in a unique mining environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Roster: 8/6 (Dayshift only)

Location: Peak Mine - Cobar NSW

Travel Options

• Residents enjoy a balanced roster and the opportunity to settle into the family-friendly township of Cobar. Relocation support is available, along with a residential allowance

• DIDO if you live within an 800km radius of the Mine site which includes a travel allowance

• FIFO from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne

Key responsibilities

• Foster a high-performing team through mentoring, coaching, and development

• Promote a safe workplace by identifying hazards and driving improvements

• Review and optimise mine designs and supporting infrastructure

• Oversee weekly schedules to ensure safe and efficient extraction

• Deliver drill and blast designs, including stope notes and reconciliations

• Support budget planning and contribute to mine planning procedures

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent

• Experience in a similar role / mining operation

• Strong knowledge of short to medium-term mine planning

• Understanding of longhole stoping drill and blast techniques

• Sound understanding of mining safety legislation and standards

• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and business-focused skills

• Proficient in Deswik CAD, Deswik UGDB, and Deswik Sched

• Hold a current, unrestricted Driver’s Licence

MAKE AN IMPACT, GET RECOGNISED – BE AN AURELIAN

At Aurelia Metals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We reward hard work, support growth, prioritise wellbeing, and foster a culture where everyone belongs, because when you thrive, we thrive.

What we offer

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive pay, incentives, share plans and recognition programs

• Lifestyle Balance: Family-friendly rosters, 18 weeks paid parental leave, health perks, counselling and flexible work options

• Purpose & Community: Values-driven culture, WORK180 Employer of Choice, relocation support and local benefits

• Development & Progression: Training and development, apprenticeships, graduate programs and clear career pathways

Our recruitment process
We are committed to a fair, accessible, and transparent process, using structured interviews and work-ready checks. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know during initial screen.

What to expect

1. Application review – we assess applications as they are received

2. Initial screen – a short call with our HR team

3. Structured interview – with a technical leader and HR representative

4. Work-ready checks – may include police clearance, pre-employment medical, references and/or skills testing

5. Offer – a formal offer made to the successful candidate

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

We actively promote a culture where everyone feels safe, included and respected. We welcome differences of thought and people from all backgrounds as we strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.