New Hope Group is a majority Australian-owned and operated diversified energy company which has been proudly based in South East Queensland for more than 60 years.With a core focus on coal, we also have interests in, oil, port, exploration and agriculture and are one of Australia’s top 200 ASX listed companies.This role will primarily be responsible for providing technical assistance and support for operations, projects and approvals.Reporting to the Mine Planning Manager, your key areas of responsibility will include:Mining engineering inputs to the Corporate Technical Services, Projects, and Operations teams.Contribute to life of mine operational schedules for the optimum utilisation of mining equipment and resources to achieve budget parameters.Complete and optimise mine designs developed in accordance with mining requirements for production of scheduling reserves, which are integrated with geological models.Identify ROM tonnes, seam, and quality by schedule period as well as associated equipment requirements.Produce mine reconciliations and calibrate design and productivity parameters used for mine planning against actual results and industry benchmarks.Interact with operational and technical personnel as required to confirm mining sequences, equipment availability and workforce arrangements.Perform final rehabilitation and final landform designs in line with approval conditions, ensuring the plans are practical and achievable.Develop inputs for and management of financial models to provide information about the economic value of mining operations, including scheduling alternatives.About you:Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline is essential.Minimum five to seven years’ experience in mining engineering roles.Experience in underground coal is highly desirable.Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.Innovative thinking around mine planning strategy.Previous experience in undertaking business analysis and improvement projects would be viewed favourably.What we offer:Monday to Friday Brisbane based role with regular travel to sites.Competitive remuneration and benefits.Opportunity to be developed and mentored by an experienced Mine Planning Manager.Friendly, supportive and professional business culture.Flexible working arrangements.New Hope is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment with the core objective that our people go home at the end of the day unharmed.We believe the best business decisions and innovations result from collaboration of ideas and opinions from people of diverse backgrounds and life experiences.Our company policies are based on principles of merit and equal opportunity. New Hope Group continues to grow our inclusive team, supporting diversity through gender, culture and thought within the organisation.  AUD Brisbane City 4000