Job Description
Perseus Mining is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to support corporate-level mining engineering, strategic planning, and technical review activities across its operating sites and development projects.
Based in our Perth office as part of the corporate Technical Services and Studies team, you will work across multiple assets and studies, contributing to Life of Mine planning, Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve processes, and strategic evaluations across the Perseus portfolio, including support to the Nyanzaga Gold Project.
Deliver pit optimisations, mine designs, and schedules to support LOM, budget, and strategic planning cycles.
Provide mining engineering input to MROR updates, feasibility studies, and technical reviews.
Undertake economic evaluations and business justifications for mining and infrastructure options.
Support operational readiness activities and provide peer review to operating sites and projects.
Contribute to the documentation, review, and governance of mine planning outputs, while mentoring site-based teams as required.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage competing priorities across a diverse portfolio.
Our ideal candidate will have:
A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or similar).
A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in open pit mining engineering roles.
Strong experience in pit optimisation, mine design, and scheduling.
Proficiency in industry-standard mine planning software (e.g. Whittle, Deswik, Surpac, MineSight or similar).
Sound knowledge of JORC and NI 43-101 reporting requirements.
Experience contributing to LOM plans, MROR processes, and technical studies.
The ability to work autonomously while engaging effectively with stakeholders across corporate and site teams.
High-level written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
It would be beneficial if you have:
Previous consulting experience or exposure to multiple assets and studies environments.
Experience in underground mining engineering and mine planning.
Experience in gold mining operations or projects.
Postgraduate qualifications or mine manager certification.
Experience mentoring or coaching mine planning teams.
Exposure to African mining operations or culturally diverse work environments.
Where you’ll be working
This position is based in Perseus’s Subiaco office, with a corporate team of roughly 60 employees and growing. You’ll join a small corporate team, allowing for close interactions across all departments and levels of the business.
What We Offer
We value our employees, encouraging professional growth whilst cultivating a collaborative work environment alongside
Competitive remuneration package
Short-term incentive plans
Agile Working Policy
Employee Assistance Program
Supporting Learning and Development programs
About Us
Perseus Mining Limited (Perseus) is an ASX- and TSX-listed gold producer, developer, and explorer focused on the African continent.
With a strong pipeline of projects including our flagship Nyanzaga development in Tanzania and an expanding presence in the region, we currently operate three gold mines: Edikan in Ghana, and Sissingué and Yaouré in Côte d'Ivoire.
Driven by a clear growth strategy to maintain annual gold production exceeding 500,000 ounces, Perseus is focused on operational excellence and long-term value creation.
We are dedicated to developing skills, offering rewarding careers, and providing the opportunity to make a real impact within a progressive and growing organisation spanning multiple African nations.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining a team that’s not just mining gold, but shaping the future of African resources, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply Now’
Applications close on
6 February 2026.
Perseus reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
To align with Perseus’s commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a medical screening.
Perseus Mining is an equal opportunity employer that supports and cultivates a diverse workforce. We value our employees and empower them to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
To learn more about Perseus Mining visit https://perseusmining.com/
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 26, 2026
Job Type:
Construction
Location:
Perth, Australia
Company:
Perseus Mining Limited
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