Your chance to drive commercial outcomes & operational excellence.

Strengthen client partnerships & lead business growth initiatives.

Ensure our embedded consultants maintain connection to MEC culture, values & technical standards.

Why Consider This

Role? You may be looking for a change of scene, to diversify your commodity exposure or influence in new ways. Perhaps you’re a bit tired of the big-shop experience, where it can take layers of process to get things moving, and you're expected to stay in your lane. At MEC, you’ll have the autonomy and breadth to make visible impact with; Remit to grow, develop & mentor your team.

An established client portfolio & work pipeline.

Direct access to CEO & COO.

A broad client base & spread of commodities (which could include copper, gold, tin, met coal, mineral sands and base metals).

Support from technical experts across integrated teams across underground mining, studies, geology, geotechnical engineering, environmental and permitting. As the mining sector continues to evolve, clients will need expertise they can trust. Our people build reputations as technical specialists, peer reviewers and trusted advisors.

The MEC Approach MEC partners with mining companies to solve complex operational and technical challenges. Our embedded professionals become trusted members of our clients' teams, helping improve operational performance and deliver lasting value. This is an chance to shape and grow one of MEC's key service offerings, lead a high-performing team and make a significant impact on the future of our business.

We sometimes get mistaken for being a labour hire firm, but you can rest assured that we're a specialist mining consultancy that offers bespoke services across the full mining life cycle.



Our embedded consultants are supported by MEC’s broader technical network, systems and standards, which means clients receive more than personnel. (Access to practical expertise backed by a specialist consultancy). What You’ll Be Doing Leading our operational advisory and embedded workforce across Western Australia.

You’ll drive business performance, strengthen client partnerships, monitor workforce utilisation, and develop a scalable operating model to support future growth. Working closely with the COO and CEO you will play a key role in shaping how MEC delivers embedded technical expertise to mining clients. We’ll also be asking you to;

Lead & develop Team Leads, and embedded consultants.

Drive revenue, profitability, utilisation & commercial performance.

Grow the pipeline through strong client relationships & targeted business development.

Develop a clear understanding of operational challenges & devise mitigation strategies.

Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across all client sites.

Manage subcontractor performance & commercial arrangements.

Stay close to operations & maintain a visible presence on client sites. (This will provide valuable insights to client priorities, consultant performance and emerging opportunities).

Your Employee

Benefits 5 weeks annual leave.

Quarterly performance-based bonuses.





Regular networking & client events, including sundowners.

Flexible working options to suit commitments & life outside of work.

Internal recognition programs - Employee of the Month & service milestones.

Professional memberships (Reimbursed).

Support for further studies / training.

About You

As an experienced mining leader you’ve acquired operational credibility with commercial acumen and a genuine interest in developing people. We’d love to hear from you whether coming from an operator, technical services or consulting background. What matter most is your understanding of mining operations, ability to build relationships and navigate complex technical / commercial scenarios.

Your success in role will be ensured by; Proven experience in mining operations, technical services or consulting.

Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent qualification.

Demonstrated success leading operational & embedded teams.

Commercial expertise to manage profitability & workforce utilisation.

Ability to build productive client relationships & secure new / repeat work.

A collaborative leadership style & ability to positively influence at all levels.

Experience across multiple commodities & mining environments.

Full unrestricted working rights in Australia. Apply today, if you’re ready to make a visible impact, help us grow and continue to deliver excellence in embedded consulting solutions. If you’d like more information about this role, please contact Naomi Paik (08) 6115 6396 or via [email protected] and let’s talk! MEC is sourcing this position directly and won’t be responding to agency queries or unsolicited resumes.

📌 Mining Manager - Open Pit (West) (Perth)
🏢 MEC
📍 Perth