6 months maximum term staff role. FIFO 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. Underground Gold Minel located in NSW. FIFO from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.

What you’ll get

- Pro rata entitlement to annual leave (6 months = 2.5 weeks).
- Eligibility for pro rata quarterly performance-based bonuses.
- Internal recognition programs such as Employee of the Month.
- Referral bonuses ($2,500 up to $10,000).

Why this position might be of interest

If you’re an early career Mining Engineer, this could be your chance to experience site life with a Tier 1 international mining company .

Want to pivot from open pit to underground? The future of mining is undoubtedly underground and metals. Also, we’ll still consider your application if you’re only familiar with open pit mining.

- You’ll be embedded in our client’s team (operator).
- Don’t worry, you won’t be dumped and forgotten.
- We’ll be checking in regularly during secondment.
- Support, mentoring & technical back up from your Manager, Principals (AusIMM CPs, 15-25 years’ experience) and peers.
- The mine is about to undergo significant expansion works, an engaging time!
- Your chance to experience working alongside owner operator AND contractor teams.

The role is available due to recently transitioning the incumbent into another role. At MEC, we pride ourselves on providing opportunities for our people to diversify their technical capability and work across a variety of clients / projects.

What you’ll be doing

- Data and reporting as directed by client team to support planning, coordinating and delivery of mine engineering activities.
- Focus on production performance (actual vs planned).




- Helping to prepare progress monitoring or site reports.

What you’ll bring

- This role is ideal for people with ~2 to 3 years of post-grad experience.
- Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent & recognised qualification).
- Ability to follow instruction and communicate clearly.
- Professional demeanour when representing MEC onsite.
- Current and unrestricted working rights for Australia.

About MEC and our approach

MEC is a leading global technical consulting firm dedicated to servicing the mining industry, with technical capability that spans the entire mining project life cycle.

Our comprehensive range of services include environmental management, exploration and mine geology, resource estimation, mining engineering, geotechnical engineering and project management. We’re rebuilding careers that can grow sustainably with technical depth, not just filling rosters.

Our engineers, who know their stuff, are valued because of their skills, not years of service. As the mining sector continues to evolve, our people have real expertise that stands up to scrutiny. They become the technical specialists, the peer reviewers, the go-to experts.

Have we piqued your interest? Apply today, if you want to future proof your career.

If you’d like more information, you can contact

We are sourcing this position directly and won’t be responding to agency queries or unsolicited resumes.

Company Overview

MEC is a leading global technical consulting firm dedicated to servicing the mining industry. Our comprehensive range of services include environmental management, exploration and mine geology, resource estimation, mining engineering, geotechnical engineering and project management.

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