Ventilation Engineer - Underground

Join a world-class lithium project in full production ramp-up.

Kathleen Valley is forging ahead — and we’re building the team to match.

As underground development accelerates, we’re expanding our technical team and looking for a driven Ventilation Engineer to support the continued growth of the mine. This is your chance to help shape a world-class lithium operation as we move confidently into full-scale production.

This is a permanent site-based role, operating on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth. You’ll stay in our modern Dragonfly Village, just minutes from site, with excellent onsite amenities.

Why now?

With underground development well underway and our production ramp-up in full swing, this is a pivotal time to join Liontown. We’ve made significant investment into our growth, backed by a recent capital raise, and we’re confidently progressing into full-scale production. Our focus is clear: underground production at Kathleen Valley — and this is your chance to help shape it.

About the role

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, and back-to-back with our Senior Ventilation Engineer, you’ll:

• Support and implement the Ventilation Control Plan, in line with the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Hold the statutory appointment as Underground Ventilation Officer under Schedule 26
• Collaborate with mine planning, production, and safety teams to support a complex underground layout with six portals feeding into a one-way truck circuit designed for safety and efficiency
• Use Ventsim and Deswik software to monitor, model, and optimise airflow as production activity increases
• Be part of an agile, empowered engineering team that is defining what “best practice” looks like at a greenfield operation transitioning into long-term operations

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or relevant underground operational experience)
• Minimum 6 months' experience as an underground ventilation engineer
• Proficiency in Ventsim and Deswik mine design software
• A solid understanding of WHS risk management for Schedule 26 statutory compliance
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth operational environment
• A collaborative, safety-first approach and strong communication skills
• Have obtained a National Police Clearance within the last 6 months or have the ability to obtain one.
• Able to pass a Pre-Employment medical and Drug and Alcohol screen.

Why Liontown

By joining our team, you will be supporting the world’s transition to a more sustainable future. We aim to be leaders for sustainability, social responsibility and governance practices and are developing a mine site for the future, powered by renewable energy and featuring unique and innovative mining and processing designs. We are growing and this is your opportunity to grow with us too.

For more information on Liontown Resources, please visit www.ltresources.com.au