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Mid-Senior Mining Professionals

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Job Description - Mid-Senior Mining Professionals

Hire Resolve is assisting mining organisations in hiring experienced mining professionals across Australia. This is a multi-role opportunity spanning several functions within the sector, including mine operations, technical services, mineral processing, maintenance and reliability, projects, and health, safety and environment (HSE/WHS) leadership. These positions suit mid- to senior-level professionals and provide a clear pathway toward superintendent, manager, and senior site or regional leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead or support safe, efficient mining and processing operations across surface and/or underground environments
  • Strengthen WHS compliance and site safety systems, including risk assessments, safe work method statements, incident prevention, and audit readiness (requirements vary by state/territory)
  • Drive operational performance through production planning, KPI management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Provide technical input to mine planning and scheduling, drill-and-blast performance, geotechnical/ground control, and ventilation strategies (as applicable)
  • Optimise processing plant performance (throughput, recovery, product quality) through troubleshooting and improvement projects (where applicable)
  • Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for mobile and fixed plant assets, including shutdown planning and asset performance improvement
  • Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe execution, quality delivery, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
  • Support project execution and operational readiness activities, including commissioning support and change management
  • Develop teams through coaching, competency development, and structured performance management
  • Prepare clear reporting for operational leadership, governance, and stakeholder decision-making
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology/Geoscience, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, HSE/WHS, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience for certain operations/maintenance leadership roles)
  • Typically 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining, minerals processing, quarrying/aggregates, or comparable heavy industrial environments
  • Demonstrated WHS capability, including practical risk management, incident investigation, and contractor safety control (noting mining WHS frameworks and regulators differ across jurisdictions)
  • Experience in one or more of the following: operations leadership, technical services, mine planning/scheduling, processing optimisation, maintenance/reliability, projects, or HSE/WHS management systems
  • Familiarity with common tools and systems such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo), planning/scheduling software, condition monitoring tools, and Microsoft Office (Excel; Power BI advantageous)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in site-based environments
  • Ability to work on-site and in field conditions; flexibility for FIFO/DIDO, rostered shifts, and travel depending on site requirements
  • Extra Superannuation - Pension plan
  • Unpaid Extended Leave
  • Training & Development
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