Ventilation and Project Engineer
WestgoldWestgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.
Join a team that appreciates, enables and grows its people.
Westgold Resources is seeking an experienced Ventilation & Projects Engineer to support our underground operations and play a key role in delivering safe, efficient mining outcomes across our portfolio.
This full‑time permanent position is based at Westgold’s Head Office, with occasional site travel required.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Planning Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe and optimal design, monitoring and management of ventilation systems across our underground mining operations. You’ll also lead and support underground projects, ensuring compliance with WA mining legislation, company standards, and best‑practice engineering principles.
You’ll work closely with Technical Services, Alternate/Underground Managers, contractors and other key stakeholders to deliver integrated, efficient, and safe mine planning solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, monitor and optimise primary and secondary ventilation systems.
- Complete ventilation modelling and simulations (including Ventsim).
- Deliver timely ventilation plans for development, production and project activities.
- Conduct ventilation monitoring, inspections, audits and statutory reporting.
- Manage and support underground projects, including booster fan chambers, dewatering upgrades and compressed air system improvements.
- Maintain and audit escapeway systems, designs and documentation.
- Provide technical input into strategic, business and monthly planning.
- Mentor and coach site personnel in ventilation systems and underground project practices.
- Identify and manage risks to ensure safe achievement of operational targets.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across ventilation and project processes.
About You
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience managing major underground ventilation projects.
- Proficiency in Ventsim or similar ventilation modelling tools.
- Strong understanding of WA Mines Regulations.
- Effective communication, stakeholder engagement and time‑management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
- Current C‑Class Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
- Experience implementing strategic improvements across operations.
- First Aid Certificate.
The Westgold Offer:
A permanent full-time position at a successful gold producer
A range of benefits including:
Performance based bonus
Group salary continuous insurance
A health and wellness allowance Health insurance discount
A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption.
Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
5 years' pro rata long service leave
Salary sacrifice options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice.
Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by Work 180 can be seen on the Work180 website.
Westgold is driven by our core values of Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions. We appreciate that not everybody will tick every box for their next dream role, but if you believe that you can bring the passion and drive to contribute to our operations and our values resonate with you then apply now!
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).
Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email inclusion@westgold.com.au
Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.