Mining & Resources Jobs

We recruit the technical and professional roles in WA mining, not operators or trades. 

That means geologists (resource, mine, exploration, grade control), mining and geotechnical engineers, surveyors, GIS specialists, Environmental Advisors, hydrogeologists and technical site staff, on both permanent and contract terms. 

The wider industry employs plenty of operators, drillers and trades, but that isn't our area. If you work on the technical side of Exploration, a mine site or in a resources office, that's what we do.

The usual routes into technical mining roles are a relevant degree such as geology, mining engineering or surveying, a graduate program, or moving across from a related field. 

Getting your first role often comes down to being willing to go to site, being flexible on roster and location, and having your tickets and right to work sorted. 

A specialist recruiter helps because we know which companies are hiring and what they actually want, rather than you sending applications into a job board and hoping. 

Send us your CV and we'll tell you honestly where you'd fit.

Most technical mining roles need a relevant degree, such as geology, geophysics, mining engineering or surveying, plus the right to work in Australia. 

Some roles also expect specific tickets or a current medical for site access, and chartered or professional status matters more as you get senior. Experience on a similar commodity or deposit type often counts for as much as the qualification itself. If you're not sure whether your background fits a particular role, ask us and we'll give you a straight answer.

As a rough guide in 2026, graduate technical roles start around $80,000 to $90,000, experienced geologists and mining engineers commonly sit around $120,000 to $180,000, and senior or principal roles and site management run from $180,000 to $250,000 and up. 

FIFO roles usually add site allowances on top of base, and total packages including superannuation and bonuses can be worth noticeably more than the headline figure. 

Pay swings with the commodity cycle, the company and the roster, so treat these as ballpark. We'll give you a realistic number for a specific role and your experience.

FIFO means fly-in fly-out, where you're flown to a remote site, work a set roster, then fly home for your days off. 

Common WA rosters include 8 days on 6 off, 2 weeks on 1 off, and various even-time patterns, though they vary a lot by site and company. 

FIFO usually pays a premium and covers your flights, accommodation and meals while on site. It suits some people and not others, so we're upfront about the roster, the point of hire and what the lifestyle actually involves before you commit.

Yes. Mining is the area where we handle both permanent staff roles and contract or day-rate work. 

Permanent suits people who want stability and a career path with one employer, while contract can pay well and gives you variety and flexibility. 

Tell us which you're after and we'll focus on the right roles for you.

We mainly place experienced technical people but we also work with early-career professionals. 

For a first role, being flexible on site, roster and commodity makes a big difference, because that's often where the opportunities are. 

Even if we can't help you straight away, it's worth being known to us for when something suitable comes up.

Gather works in mining, environment, water and engineering across WA, so we understand the roles and the employers rather than covering every sector at a shallow level. 

For you that means the person handling your application actually understands what a grade control geologist or a geotech does, and can talk to you properly about the role instead of matching keywords.

Your CV stays with us and only ever goes to an employer once you've agreed to a specific role. 

We don't send your details out without asking, and we don't circulate them around the market. 

If there's nothing suitable now, we keep you in mind for future roles, and you can ask us to update or remove your details at any time.

Yes. You'll hear back from us either way, including when the answer is no. The silence after applying is the most common complaint people have about recruiters, and we don't work that way. If you're in a process with us, we'll tell you where things stand rather than leaving you guessing

No. Candidates never pay to work with us. Our clients cover the fee, so there's no cost to send us your CV, have a conversation or be put forward for a role. 

Our job is to find you a role that genuinely fits, not to push you into whatever happens to be open.