International job opportunities 

Brunel does international recruitment on behalf of many of the mining industries leading companies. We have experienced recruiters in Australia, USA, India and Canada. If you're looking for a job in mining, we can help!

Jobs in the field of Mining 

Construction Superintendent - Mining

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of up to 30 on site Oversee multiple contractors and concurrent work fronts Engage in project planning, risk reviews, and contractor onboarding Monitor safety, quality, and schedule performance Coordinate handovers with commissioning and operations Drive field leadership and coach teams on risk and compliance Own site execution processes - TQs, NCRs, ITPs, MDRs, and handover packs

Project Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

Project Management: Lead and manage mining projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet safety and operational standards. SPRY Implementation: Utilize SPRY principles to assess, mitigate, and monitor safety and productivity risks across multiple sites. Collaboration: Work closely with various teams, including operations, safety, and maintenance, to ensure project goals are achieved. Compliance: Ensure projects comply with all relevant industry regulations, safety protocols, and environmental standards. Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Senior Civil Designer

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

Support the delivery of concept, feasibility, and detailed design phases of mining and energy projects. Liaise with project engineers and discipline leads to understand design inputs, scope changes, and project expectations. Integrate engineering inputs and data to create accurate and coherent 12d models and detailed drawings for review and approval. Apply relevant Australian or international design standards to all work, ensuring full compliance with engineering best practices. Manage and incorporate spatial data and GIS inputs to inform designs and aid in project planning. Assist in the preparation of documentation for construction, including design reports and drawing registers. Participate in interdisciplinary coordination meetings and contribute technical input during design reviews

Tyre Technician

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 4 years

As a Tyre Fitter, you will play a vital front-line role in ensuring the safe and efficient maintenance of heavy equipment tyres on-site. Reporting to the Supervisor, this exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the seamless operation of machinery, ensuring compliance with all safety standards, company policies, and operational procedures, while collaborating with a skilled team to support our site's success. Duties: Inspect, repair, replace, and rotate tyres on mining equipment, including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and other machinery Conduct thorough checks for tyre wear, damage, and pressure, addressing issues promptly to avoid equipment downtime Operate tyre-changing and balancing machinery, including hydraulic and pneumatic tools Maintain the organisation and cleanliness of the tyre bay, ensuring tools and equipment are in good condition Record all work completed and maintain accurate logs of tyre inventory and usage Adhere strictly to site safety procedures and protocols, including working within designated tyre bay areas Support the maintenance team with tyre-related needs, including breakdowns on-site

Compliance & Safety Specialist

Location: Sunshine Coast

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HSEQ

Experience: 0 years

Ensure compliance with Queensland TMR regulations, WHS laws, and national safety standards. Manage and maintain safety documentation, including audits, risk assessments, and incident reports. Oversee safety management systems (SMS), ensuring records and data are accurate and up to date. Work closely with internal teams across mining and construction projects to uphold safety compliance. Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures aligned with industry best practices. Utilize compliance software, reporting tools, and data analytics to monitor and enhance safety performance. Assist in preparing for internal and external audits, ensuring full adherence to safety regulations. Stay informed on regulatory changes and train teams on updated safety requirements.

Mobile Plant Operators

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

We have a current opportunity for operators on a contract basis. The required positions will be undertaking construction and maintenace of mine site haul roads and tailings dams. Scraper operator GPS excavator/Dozer/Grader with final trim experience Servicemen

Senior Electrical Project Engineer

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 3 years

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Electrical Project Engineer to join a major projects team, driving key infrastructure work packages in support of decarbonisation initiatives. This role will be instrumental in delivering sustainable energy solutions across mining operations. Oversee the delivery of critical infrastructure packages, including: Site power distribution networks Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) charging facilities Battery charging infrastructure for light and specialist mobile equipment Electrification of fixed infrastructure assets Prepare and review contract tender documentation Provide technical assurance and review of engineering and construction packages Manage internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and consultants Drive schedule improvements while ensuring safe and efficient project delivery Identify cost-effective solutions to optimize project capital intensity Deliver strategic reporting on project performance and key milestones Ensure engineering designs and specifications are implemented effectively

Scraper Operator

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

We have a current opportunity for operators on a contract basis. The required positions will be undertaking construction and maintenace of mine site haul roads and tailings dams. Due to requirements only scraper operators with S11, recent medical and 2+ years experience will be required.

Experienced Process Operators

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment within a mining environment, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining high safety and performance standards. Using your mining process expertise, you will monitor plant operations, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with team members to drive operational success. You will work closely with stakeholders to build strong relationships and ensure the successful delivery of key responsibilities, including Operating processing equipment by monitoring and operating crushers, conveyors, mills, screens, pumps, and other plant equipment Control room monitoring using control systems such as SCADA to manage processing variables like flow rates, pressures, and temperatures Conducting quality control by sampling and testing ore, slurries, and processed materials to ensure compliance with production specifications Performing plant inspections and maintenance support by carrying out routine inspections, reporting defects, and assisting with minor maintenance or shutdown activities Ensuring safety and compliance by adhering to site safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, and following environmental and regulatory standards Troubleshooting and optimising operations by identifying and resolving process inefficiencies, equipment issues, and production bottlenecks Maintaining housekeeping and general duties by keeping a clean and safe work area, ensuring spillage control, and properly disposing of waste

Boilermaker

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 4 years

As a MEM Boilermakers in the Mobile Maintenance Department you will be focusing on fabrication and repairs for CAT and Liebherr equipment. This role involves performing bucket repairs and other maintenance tasks on various models, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and safely. Conduct fabrication, welding, and repairs on CAT and Liebherr mobile equipment, including bucket repairs and structural reinforcements Assess equipment wear and perform diagnostics to determine necessary repairs Weld and fabricate structural components to meet OEM and site standards Use workshop machinery, such as plasma cutters, grinders, and hydraulic presses, while prioritising safety Collaborate with other departments to minimise equipment downtime and maximize productivity Follow strict health, safety, and environmental policies to maintain a safe working environment

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

Lead or support geotechnical assessments for active and closed tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste dumps, and other mine infrastructure. Provide geotechnical input into design, risk assessments, slope stability analysis, dam safety reviews, and ongoing performance monitoring. Liaise with site-based teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to deliver geotechnically sound, compliant solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hydrology, civil, environmental, and construction specialists. Participate in project management activities such as budgeting, reporting, proposal writing, and stakeholder engagement. Contribute to or lead technical reviews, innovation in practice, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Project Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 3 years

This is a key opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of Capital and OPEX projects across fixed plant infrastructure, including structural refurbishments, mechanical upgrades, and new installations such as pump stations and major steel repairs. Duites include: Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to technical and safety standards Scope and manage infrastructure upgrades across plant and processing areas Develop conceptual designs and feasibility studies Coordinate schedules and shutdown planning in conjunction with maintenance teams Supervise contractors and internal project teams Drive safety and statutory compliance across all phases of project delivery Prepare documentation including risk assessments, change management processes, and internal audits Manage project costs, track budgets, and oversee procurement activities using systems like Pronto Ensure all documentation, registers, and drawings remain up to date Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders in maintenance, operations, safety, and environment Mentor junior engineers and support staff where required

Types of jobs in mining 

The Mining sector provides jobs in many technical areas, from design, engineering, maintenance, finance and management. Positions for Project Engineers or Project Managers, chemists, petrologists, geochemists, surveyors, and a variety of mining technicians are readily available for those with an Engineering or Scientific education. Mining workers also gain roles through their high-tech experience and mechanical skills, finding positions such as mechanics, machinists, drafters, electricians, and instrumentation technicians.

Labour shortage and transferable skills 

Mining uses specialised expertise and there is an acknowledged labour shortage in key regions, encouraging the entry of technical professionals from other sectors. Professional Engineers and experienced Project Managers move easily between mining and other heavy industries. With major mining operations in Canada, America, Australia and opportunities opening up in South East Asia and India, experienced professionals may transfer from site to site, bringing highly valued skills to new regions.

 

Careers in mining are also open to people without advanced degrees. High school graduates with a technical or mechanical aptitude go on to become blasters, miners or construction equipment operators. Entry at these levels can lead to management positions because of the field experience required. Operation of a mining facility requires plenty of support from preparing mining facility sites, administrative workers, all the way to the drivers who fill transportation roles.

Mining jobs Australia 

Brunel regularly recruits and places permanent, contract and temporary workers for leading Australian open cut and underground mining operations, in locations including Kalgoorlie, Pilbara, Goldfields, Bowen Basin, Mt Isa and the Hunter Region.

 

Roster and travel configurations vary between roles, but include Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO), Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) and Bus-In Bus-Out (BIBO), with camp accommodation and meals provided at some sites.

 

We recruit for planning, production and maintenance phase roles, from operators and skilled labour, trades, admin and technicians, through to specialist engineers, senior supervisors and project management roles. This includes:

 

  • Frequently occuring operator jobs
  • Haul Truck / Dump Truck Operator
  • Grader Operator
  • Scraper Operator
  • Excavator Operator / Digger Operator
  • Water Cart Operator
  • Compactor Operator
  • Mobile Plant Operator
  • Moxy Operator
  • Multiskill Operator
  • Bogger Operator
  • Nipper Operator
  • Jumbo Operator

 

Drilland blast jobs

  • Blast Hole Drillers
  • Long Hole Driller
  • Shot firers
  • Blast Crew
  • Driller’s Offsider / Driller’s Assistant

 

Trades

  • Auto electrician / HV Electrician
  • Boilermaker
  • HD Mechanic / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
  • Fitter
  • Drill fitter
  • Serviceman
  • Rigger

 

Engineering, white collar and other professions

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Drill and Blast Engineer
  • Mine Production Engineer
  • Supervisor
  • Project Manager
  • E&I Technician / I&E Technician
  • Geologist
  • Metallurgical
  • Surveyor
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
  • Business Analyst
  • Trainer Assessor