About Us
We're Perth's fast growing recruitment agency specialising in WA's mining & resources industry. We place top talent with major miners, tier-1 contractors, and operators across underground hard rock (gold, nickel, lithium) and surface/open pit projects (iron ore, gold, etc.) – all FIFO ex-Perth. We're expanding our specialist desk and need a recruiter to own Underground & Surface placements, capitalising on the massive demand in both environments.
The Role
Being an expert for end-to-end recruitment in underground and surface mining. You'll build pipelines, win briefs, and fill high-volume, high-value roles that keep production humming – from development to haulage.Key responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain robust candidate networks for underground AND surface talent
- Secure and deliver on client briefs from majors, mid-tiers, and contractors in WA
- Full-cycle recruiting: sourcing (LinkedIn, Seek, referrals, events), screening, interviews, refs, offers, placements
- Exceed billing targets through contingency, exclusive, and retained work
- Monitor market trends: rosters, safety regs, skills shortages in UG & surface ops
- Grow the underground & surface vertical – position the agency as go-to in this space
- Collaborate with the team to elevate our brand in Perth's resources scene
What you'll be recruiting for (your core roles):
- Underground: Production Operators (Boggers, Jumbo/Charge Up/Shotfirers, Truck Operators, Nippers, Service Crew), Drill & Blast Teams, Production Supervisors/Shift Bosses, Underground Production Engineers, Geotech/Ventilation (production-focused)
- Surface/Open Pit: Haul Truck/Dump Truck Operators, Excavator/Loader Operators, Drill Operators/Blasters, Dozer/Grader Operators, Production Supervisors/Foremen, Open Pit Engineers/Planners, Pit Techs
- Crossover/leadership: Mining Superintendents, Shift Supervisors, statutory roles supporting both environments
- Proven recruiting experience in mining/resources – underground and/or surface focus (2+ years preferred, broader network = bigger OTE)
- Solid WA connections: candidates + clients in underground hard rock and surface/open pit ops
- Hunter mentality: proactive sourcing, networking, cold outreach
- Knowledge of FIFO rosters, safety standards, and production workflows in both UG & surface
- Resilient, target-oriented, commission-motivated
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship skills
- WA driver's licence + full Australian work rights
- Uncapped earnings – top WA mining recruiters in this niche hit $150k–$200k+ OTE no problem
- Warm leads, ATS tools, LinkedIn Recruiter, marketing support
- Flexible hybrid from Perth office
- Opportunity to own and scale the UG & surface desk
- Incentives, training, industry events, career progression
- Ride the wave of WA's ongoing mining boom – both underground and surface are hot!
Apply now: CV + quick summary of your UG/surface mining placements/network (e.g., recent roles filled, key clients, billings last 12 months).
We're moving quick – production doesn't slow down!
Apply now or contact Mathew Quinton confidentially: mathewq@techforce.com.au | 0428 350 381
Multiple locations available (Perth CBD priority) Applications open – secure your spot in Australia's hottest recruitment sector right now!