Mining Energy Resources jobs in Queensland

Looking for mining jobs in Queensland? From mining jobs in Brisbane to coal mine jobs in Queensland, our expert team of recruiters can help you find your next role in the mining, energy, and resources industry.

Bringing over 40 years of industry expertise, Michael Page is one of Australia’s leading recruitment agencies. We work with public organisations and companies in the private sector to ensure we have the latest mining jobs available, and collaborate closely with potential employers and candidates to find the best fit for both parties.

A top recruitment agency for mining jobs in Queensland

Although the mining, energy and resources faced challenges in recent years, there is a revival in the industry that offers promising opportunities for candidates looking for jobs in Queensland. As many major mining projects have been awarded recently, strong growth is expected, with a particular need for skilled workers such as engineers and technicians.

According to the 2019 Michael Page Salary Benchmark Report, the mining industry has experienced a 60% increase in the number of jobs posted in the past 12 months. There has been an uptick in demand for Engineers, particularly Mechanical Engineers, Mining Engineers, Process Engineers and Reliability Engineers, as well as Designers and Drafters.

In 2018, there were 9,500 Mining Engineers across Australia, based on data from Jobs Outlook. The majority of workers are based in Queensland and Western Australia, which is promising for candidates in the engineering industry looking for mining jobs in Central Queensland or mining jobs in Far North Queensland. Mining engineers have strong salary prospects with an average weekly earning of $2,037, which is far above the national average of $1,230.

Production Managers are integral to the mining, energy and resources industry, and although the number of Production Managers fell over the past five years to 53,300 workers, Jobs Outlook predicts that there will be plenty of opportunities in this profession with an estimated 23,000 job openings in the next 5 years. The weekly salary for Production Managers is also well above average at $1,634 per week.

For labourers, there are also strong job prospects. Jobs Outlook reported that, in 2018,  there were 48,800 drillers, miners and shot firers working across Australia and although the number of workers is expected to remain stable over the next 5 years, there will be around 6,600 job openings every year due to workers leaving. With plenty of opportunities and a high weekly salary of $2,102, labourers can be optimistic when planning their next career move.

Looking to the future, it’s expected there will be a surge in contracting work and opportunities, as well as a shortage of professionals - leading to a highly advantageous environment for candidates looking for jobs. In order to be competitive, those looking for roles in the mining profession should upskill and gain experience in underground mining, 3D modelling design, and process engineering.

Michael Page mining jobs in Central and Far North Queensland

Our recruiters are dedicated to helping you find your ideal career move in the mining industry, whether you’re looking for coal mine jobs in in Queensland or mining jobs in Brisbane. We recruit for a number of mining roles, including:

• Mining Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Lead HSE Manager
• Study Manager
• Drafters

If you’re ready to make your next career move in the mining industry, get in touch with our recruitment specialists today.