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 

Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 0 years

As a key member of the Technical Services team, you'll be instrumental in supporting safe and efficient mining through smart, practical geotechnical solutions. This is a high-performing team with strong experience across large-scale underground operations. You'll work closely with both operational and technical leaders across the mine to identify risk, implement monitoring strategies, and drive site performance through quality geotech practices. Duties include but not limited to: Managing geotechnical risks in line with relevant QLD legislation (MQSHA & regs) Conducting field investigations, mapping, and sampling to assess conditions Designing and implementing geotechnical monitoring systems Advising on geotech aspects of mine design and project work Collaborating closely with mining, geology, and operational teams Producing reports, presenting findings, and recommending practical solutions

Document Controller

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

Our leading mining client is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Document Controllers to join their team in Pinjarra. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic mining environment, ensuring critical documentation is accurately managed and maintained to support project and operational success. Key Responsibilities: Manage, control, and maintain all project and operational documentation in line with company and regulatory standards Coordinate document workflows and ensure timely distribution to relevant stakeholders Maintain version control and ensure document accuracy and completeness Support the project teams with document retrieval and audit preparations Utilize document management systems effectively (e.g., SharePoint, Aconex, or equivalent) Assist with compliance checks and archiving of documents Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other departments to facilitate smooth documentation processes

Train Driver Trainer/Assessor

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Transport & Logistics

Experience: 3 years

Competency-Based Training: Deliver structured programs to onboard and upskill train drivers, ensuring safety and efficiency. Workplace Assessments: Conduct competency evaluations, identify skill gaps, and provide development support. Safety Culture: Champion zero-harm behaviours aligned with safety leadership principles and legislation. Training Compliance: Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for audits. Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback to refine training materials and methodologies. Mentorship: Coach team members to promote confidence and operational excellence. Operational Engagement: Conduct field assessments and support shift coverage as needed. Stakeholder Collaboration: Align training initiatives with business needs through effective liaison with key departments. If you're passionate about enhancing skills and maintaining high safety standards, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in the mining sector!

Mechanical Designer - 3 Month Contract

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

We're partnering with a Tier 1 mining client to deliver cutting-edge fast-charging infrastructure for heavy mobile equipment. This is a unique opportunity for a talented Mechanical Designer to work on a high-impact, future-focused project. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to create robust, efficient, and innovative mechanical systems using Siemens NX. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of mechanical components and systems into a large-scale, high-voltage mobile charging facility. Your work will play a critical part in the energy transition within mining, supporting electrification and decarbonization efforts. 3D Mechanical Design: Create detailed 3D models of mechanical systems for electric charging units, including structural, enclosures, mounting, and cooling components. System Integration: Work closely with electrical, software, and systems engineers to ensure seamless mechanical integration across all components. Design Interpretation: Translate electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system layouts into mechanical form using Siemens NX (preferred), SolidWorks, or AutoCAD. Detailed Drafting: Produce high-quality 2D drawings for manufacturing and assembly, ensuring alignment with design standards and tolerances. Large Assembly Management: Manage and maintain CAD assemblies with 5,000+ components, ensuring clean structure and accurate data within product data management systems. Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFM/DFA): Optimise designs to support efficient manufacturing and installation processes. Documentation: Maintain clear and accurate design documentation, including revision tracking, BOMs, and technical notes. Problem Solving: Support prototyping and production stages by identifying and resolving mechanical design issues quickly and effectively. Team Collaboration: Contribute to an inclusive, multi-disciplinary team by sharing expertise and supporting common project goals.

Construction Manager - Tailings

Location: Waroona

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

You'll be responsible for managing all daily construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets are achieved. You'll coordinate contractors and oversee the project through to successful handover to operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead the on-site construction team and subcontractors Ensure project delivery meets HSE, quality, and contractual standards Drive schedule and budget performance Approve contractor methodologies and manage daily site activities Enforce compliance with WHS legislation and company policies Identify and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle Ensure all work meets QA/QC standards and contract requirements Oversee final handover and ensure proper documentation is completed Lead and mentor site teams, fostering collaboration and accountability across all stakeholders

Construction Advisor

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 3 years

Support end-to-end project delivery across civil, electrical, and structural scopes Lead and coach contracting partners on systems, processes, and safety Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless implementation and handover Uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance Coordinate with operations for shutdowns and project tie-ins Site support - Problem-solving on-site Liaison between departments Safety and compliance monitoring Assist in project planning and scheduling Rostering and workforce planning Monitor project progress Data collection and reporting Risk assessment and mitigation Vendor management Internal stakeholder management Assist in compliance audits Support all phases of the project lifecycle Support operational efficiency improvements Communication of project changes

Fitter

Location: South Guildford

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

As a Fitter, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance, servicing, and repair of surface and underground equipment across mining operations. Drawing on your mechanical expertise, you will support equipment reliability and availability while ensuring all work is performed in line with high safety, quality, and cost standards. You will collaborate with workshop and site teams to deliver key responsibilities, including: Perform maintenance, servicing, and fault-finding on surface and underground equipment Conduct statutory servicing and testing with complete documentation Work across surface, underground, and Perth workshops Ensure high standards of repair quality and cost control Manage daily and weekly maintenance reporting and payroll submission Assist with ordering and maintaining workshop stock and spare parts Train and develop Level 1 and Level 2 Fitters - Drill in technical skills and knowledge Ensure all tasks are conducted in compliance with EHS regulations Proactively identify and report safety hazards

Civil Engineer

Location: Pinjarra

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 2 years

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you'll be accountable for the complete lifecycle management and coordination of assigned capital projects, with a strong emphasis on haul road development and crucial local authorisation projects across multiple mine sites. You will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient allocation of capital funding and the successful achievement of desired business outcomes through effective project delivery. Key responsibilities include: Lead funding request drafting and review for timely approvals, and provide input on budgets, pricing, procurement, and contractor strategies, and monitoring the metrics throughout the project phases. Collaborate with stakeholders on budgets and priorities, overseeing local authorisations and larger projects. Track project progress, provide regular updates and accurate forecasting through continuous communication with Asset Owners for monthly reporting. Ensure adherence to project delivery and authorisation processes, maintaining audit compliance across sites and identifying process improvements. Hands-on management of the haul road program, including contractor management, site inspections, works forecasting, and progress claim approvals.

Cost Analyst

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 4 years

As a Cost Analyst, you will be in charge of overseeing cost control activities and ensuring the effective management of project budgets, forecasts, and reporting. You will work closely with contractors, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely cost information is provided to support project decision-making. Duties: Update and maintain cost management systems, including PayApp processing and invoice checking Reconcile monthly costs between internal systems and SAP Track and reconcile indirect costs including flights, accommodation, and timesheets Ensure correct facility and commodity coding is applied Raise Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and support RFAs and contract variations with cost data Assist with monthly forecasting, trend analysis, and contingency management Support capitalisation and raise project cost transfers as required Manage and monitor the cost control shared mailbox Provide detailed cost analysis and reporting, including commentary on variances and trends Develop and update project cashflow forecasts Ensure compliance with internal project control standards, systems, and procedures Maintain data integrity across integrated project cost reports Collaborate with planning, contracts, and estimating teams to assess change impacts Communicate cost implications clearly to stakeholders and contribute to informed decision-making Analyse and report changes against the Integrated Control (IC) or annual plan vs forecast Provide technical cost support to internal project teams and stakeholders Deliver independent assessments of project package progress and estimate at completion

HD Fitter

Location: Sydney

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 1 years

Working in a fast-paced, supportive UG maintenance team, you'll be responsible for: Servicing and maintaining a fleet of modern underground mobile equipment Diagnosing, repairing and rebuilding Sandvik, CAT or Epiroc gear Performing scheduled maintenance, component change-outs, and fault finding Contributing to a safety-first, team-oriented work environment Using Pronto CMMS and digital tools for accurate reporting and planning

Civil Construction Supervisor

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

We are seeking a Civil Construction Supervisor to oversee multiple contracting teams across key construction projects. Reporting to the Project Superintendent, you'll ensure safe, efficient project delivery to a high standard that meets end-user expectations. You'll be a pivotal site leader, providing technical oversight, ensuring compliance with safety and quality frameworks, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Duties: Oversee and coordinate multiple contracting companies and civil construction projects on-site Review and approve Contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated documentation Conduct punch list walk-downs to ensure project completion standards are met Interpret and review project drawings to guide accurate execution of civil works Liaise with Superintendents, site teams, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project delivery Manage simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) and coordinate handovers between multiple contracting teams Lead by example in the field, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement Ensure compliance with Business Management System (BMS) obligations and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies Participate in training initiatives and promote safety awareness among team members Promptly identify and manage workplace incidents, ensuring appropriate reporting and corrective actions Uphold the company's Code of Conduct and Values, fostering an empowered and collaborative work environment Support the professional development of team members through structured plans, coaching, and mentoring

Project Scheduler - 6 Month Contract

Location: Perth CBD

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

We are currently seeking a highly experienced Project Scheduler to manage and maintain detailed project schedules across a dynamic portfolio of works. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with governance standards and project delivery timelines. About the Role: As a Project Scheduler, you will be responsible for the end-to-end scheduling of capital projects, ensuring timely updates, integration of changes, and coordination with multiple project teams. You will work closely with Project Managers and stakeholders across Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Shutdowns to drive efficiency and maintain schedule integrity throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and update Level 4 schedules for multiple capital projects using Primavera P6. Monitor project progress, identify delays or risks, and propose mitigation strategies. Incorporate scope changes, resourcing updates, and interface activities while maintaining adherence to governance and reporting frameworks. Coordinate across departments including Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Shutdowns to ensure alignment on deliverables and timelines. Generate reports and dashboards using Power BI for clear visibility of project performance. Use SAP and Excel to support planning, data analysis, and reporting tasks as required. Maintain detailed and transparent records of changes, assumptions, and forecasting methodologies.

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