Mining Recruitment Agency 

Chandler Macleod is a leading mining recruitment agency, specialising in FIFO, engineering, and technical roles. Find top mining talent or your next job today. 

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65 Years

Supporting the Australian Mining Industry

3500+ Workers

Placed in Perm & Temp

Mining Roles Daily

79 Clients

Recruiting for Australia’s Top Mining Companies

Mining Recruitment Experts You Can Trust

Since 1959, Chandler Macleod has built its reputation in the mining and resources sector. Our end-to-end capability in the industry extends from the mine site to the boardroom, across residential, FIFO and office-based staffing.


Whether you’re an employer looking for top talent or a job seeker exploring new opportunities, our recruitment process meet the demands of the fast-evolving mining sector.


Chandler Macleod offers end-to-end recruitment solutions for the mining sector, ensuring you get highly skilled and safety-compliant professionals for your operations. 


Our services include: 


  • Permanent & contract recruitment
  • Entry-level to pre-qualified workforce
  • Short-term and long-term staffing to meet project demands
  • Diversity hiring initiatives, including Women in Mining programs
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Types of Mining Jobs We Help You Source

Skilled Trades & Machinery Operators 

  • Dump Truck & Haul Truck Operators
  • Excavator, Dozer & Grader Operators
  • Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
  • Electrical & Mechanical Fitters 

Engineering & Technical Roles

  • Mining Engineers 
  • Mechanical & Electrical Engineers 
  • Geologists & Geotechnical roles
  • Project Managers 

FIFO & Remote Site Workers

  • Entry-Level FIFO Mining Jobs
  • Underground & Open-Pit Mining Roles
  • FIFO Cleaning & Camp Support Jobs 

Leadership & Corporate Positions

  • Site Supervisors
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Roles 
  • Finance Specialists 

Real Feedback, Real Results. What Our Customers Say About Us

The Chandler Macleod team is great at dealing with my strange requests, very fast and giving us good people.

Manager, Alcoa Corporation

Great customer service and quality people presented as candidates. Can rely on the people put forward to fit into the team and deliver what is required.

Supervisor, BHP

Found that Chandler Macleod had a better selection of candidates.

Construction Manager, Synergy 

Mining FAQs

  • How does Chandler Macleod help mining companies with recruitment?

    At Chandler Macleod, we provide end-to-end mining recruitment solutions, from sourcing skilled candidates to onboarding. We specialise in FIFO workforce solutions, underground or open-pit mining jobs, trades, engineering, and executive mining roles. Our extensive database and industry expertise allow us to quickly match the right talent with the right opportunities.

  • What makes Chandler Macleod the best mining recruitment agency?

    We have over 50 years of experience in mining recruitment and work with top-tier mining companies like BHP, FMG, Newmount, South32 and Orica. Our nationwide presence and large candidate network allow us to provide fast, efficient recruitment solutions for both employers and job seekers.

  • What are the benefits of using a mining recruitment agency?

    Hiring through a specialist mining recruitment agency like Chandler Macleod offers several advantages:

    • Access to a vast talent pool with pre-screened mining professionals 
    • Faster hiring turnaround with workforce solutions tailored to your needs
    • Reduced HR workload as we manage sourcing, screening, and onboarding
    • Expertise in FIFO workforce planning and compliance 
  • What locations does Chandler Macleod recruit for in the mining sector?

    We recruit for mining companies across Australia, covering major mining regions such as:

    • Western Australia: Perth & the South West, Pilbara, Kalgoorlie 
    • Queensland: Brisbane, Bowen Basin, Mackay, Mount Isa 
    • New South Wales: Sydney, Hunter Valley, Broken Hill 
    • South Australia: Adelaide, Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs 
    • Victoria: Bendigo, Ballarat, Stawell, Bacchus Marsh
    • Northern Territory: Darwin, Alice Springs  
  • Do you offer workforce planning and talent advisory services for mining?

    Yes, beyond recruitment, we provide strategic workforce planning to help mining companies:

    • Identify future workforce needs based on industry trends 
    • Optimise FIFO vs local hiring strategies
    • Improve staff retention through engagement programs
    • Ensure compliance with industry and safety regulations with ongoing training and monitoring 

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BestFit™ people, every time

We use an assortment of innovative appraisal tools, evaluations and methodologies to make sure that the candidates we choose are BestFit™ candidates, from both a technical and behavioural point of view. This approach is applied for both permanent and temporary positions for your team.


Our aim is to find a candidate who is the BestFit™ for the role and the business at large, thereby enhancing not only the performance levels, but also the standard level of performance seen throughout the organisation. This will help improve engagement and efficiency while reducing costs associated with high turnovers and below average performance.

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