Supporting the people behind Queensland’s mining workforce.
What is mining?
Why is it important?
We're experts:
In today’s mining industry, both candidates and employers want the same thing: a real match. If hiring is rushed or unclear, job seekers can end up in roles that do not suit their skills, and employers can lose time on hires that do not work out.
Our consultants begin by understanding your needs and objectives, with a view to offering solutions that succeed in the long term.
Why using a mining recruitment agency in Brisbane makes a difference
Partnering with specialist Brisbane recruitment agencies ensures candidates and employers find better matches, hire faster, and enjoy a streamlined process. These are our services:
Synergie solutions for candidates
Many of the best mining jobs fill fast or aren’t advertised at all. With our employer network, Synergie can connect you to opportunities from Brisbane to Cairns and beyond.
Our team can deliver results within a few days. We can help you if you are searching for contract, temporary, or permanent roles.
We’ll help you showcase your experience, get ready for interviews, and settle into your new role. You’ll stay informed and confident at every stage.
The mining sector offers opportunities for career progression. Whether you want more site experience or you’re organising your next move, we’ll help you get started.
Synergie services for employers
We provide candidates who are carefully matched to the job, the workplace, and the demands of site-based roles.
Some roles can be filled within a few days. Our consultants tailor the recruitment process to your needs.
If you need to fill a single urgent role, build a project team, or find long-term staff, we offer services based on temporary, contract, and permanent hires.
Our mining recruiters know the importance of safety, government regulations, reliability, site conditions and rosters. In this way, we ensure the best possible service. A service that delivers success stories.
When you work with Synergie, you save time on advertising, screening, and sorting through unsuitable applicants.
In short, you get a recruitment partner with industry expertise and solutions tailored to your ongoing workforce needs.
Why we are the right recruitment partner
✔️Synergie has decades of experience in Australia and a global network of 800 offices across 17 countries.
✔️We focus on people-first recruitment and our mission is simple: Great businesses need great people.
✔️Synergie has a 4.3⭐ rating on Glassdoor and has been recognised recently by Seek: Sara Award 2025 (finalist) Recruitment Agency of the Year.
Synergie prioritises safety for everyone we place in the mining industry
Common mining roles we recruit in Brisbane and across Queensland
This sector is growing steadily. By 2027–2028, it is expected that nearly 73,000 people will be working in mining-related roles in Queensland. (Jobs Queensland Gov).
- Drill and Blast Operator
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Underground Miner
- Utility workers
- Chef
- Plumber
- Electrician
- Boilermaker
- Haul Truck / Dump Truck Operators
- Fixed Plant / Maintenance Trades
- Process / Production Operators
- Supervisors and Leading Hands
- Shutdown and project crews (where required)
I got my job through Synergie, my consultant was Kelly. The process of getting the job was smooth. The job itself as a Machine Operator is good, it’s what I was doing previously, I would recommend Synergie Australia and Kelly.“
Do you want to work in the mining & resources sector?
Contact our teams to find the career that matches your ambitions. Build your career in mining with Synergie.
Synergie’s partnership and responsiveness demonstrate they are a trustworthy and valuable partner in supporting the success of our function, and we will look forward to our continued collaboration moving forward.“
The process behind our results in mining recruitment
For candidates
Step 1: The problem
If you are looking for a job, you might ask yourself whether a role suits you, whether your experience will be valued, and if the pay, conditions, or career path meet your needs.
For employers
Step 1: The problem
Many recruitment agencies take a “one-size-fits-all” approach, offering volume without understanding work culture, safety requirements, or the long-term impact on workforce performance. Our approach is very different.
Meet our team
We have six branches across the state. Choose the one that suits you best and ask us anything you need. If you’d like to find out more about the mining industry in other parts of the country, visit this services page in Australia.
Queensland
Morningside
Address:
23/104 Barwon St
Morningside QLD 4170, Australia
Phone:
07 3902 0042 Contact a consultantTownsville
Address:
unit 2/83-87 Duckworth St
Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Phone:
+61 7 4750 7777 Contact a consultantRockhampton
Address:
suite 4/214 Bolsover St
Rockhampton City QLD 4700, Australia
Phone:
+61 7 4924 9600 Contact a consultantCairns
Address:
49 Spence St
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Phone:
+61 7 4044 2666 Contact a consultantBundaberg
Address:
36 Quay St
Bundaberg Central QLD 4670, Australia
Phone:
+61 7 4153 5825 Contact a consultantBrisbane
Address:
level 14/307 Queen St
Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
Phone:
+61 7 3225 7500 Contact a consultantAt Synergie Australia, we supply skilled talent to the Mining and Resources sector across Australia’s key hubs. Our workforce solutions support safe, efficient operations 24/7—helping our partners meet production targets while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, and workforce wellbeing“
FAQs
Candidates
Not always. Some roles require direct mining or site experience; others accept transferable skills from trades, construction, logistics, maintenance, or heavy industry.
It depends on the employer and role.
No. Synergie’s recruitment services are free to job seekers. We never charge candidates to find you work.
Apply through our jobs page or submit your CV. A clear resume and relevant licences will help us match you faster.
Yes. We support candidates interested in FIFO. You can find more information here.
Employers
Timing depends on the role, location, and site needs, but for common positions, we can move quickly once your account is set up (sometimes within 24 hours).
Yes. We provide temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment based on your needs.
No. Synergie supports employers and candidates throughout Brisbane, Queensland, and other Australian mining regions.