Introduction

Brunel is currently seeking an experienced Material Logistics Officer (MLO) to support a leading Tier One mining organisation on a short-term FIFO assignment in Western Australia.

This role will work closely with maintenance planning and scheduling teams to ensure materials are available, coordinated and ready for upcoming maintenance activities, while also supporting the day-to-day running of the site materials yard.

What are you going to do 

This is a hands-on role requiring someone with strong mine-site MLO experience, sound SAP capability and the ability to step into an established operation and contribute immediately.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support weekly maintenance planning and scheduling activities from a materials and logistics perspective.
  • Coordinate, track and stage materials required for planned maintenance work.
  • Use SAP to review material requirements, availability and outstanding items.
  • Identify shortages or material issues that may impact scheduled maintenance activities.
  • Liaise with planners, schedulers, maintenance teams and warehouse personnel.
  • Assist with the day-to-day coordination and organisation of the materials yard.
  • Operate forklifts and telehandlers safely as required.
  • Complete associated MLO administration, reporting and record keeping.
  • Maintain safe storage, housekeeping and material handling practices.
  • Support overall maintenance readiness and efficient execution of planned work.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Previous mine-site Material Logistics Officer / MLO experience - essential.
  • Demonstrated SAP experience within a maintenance, materials or logistics environment.
  • Previous experience supporting weekly maintenance planning and material readiness.
  • Strong organisational and administrative capability.
  • Ability to work effectively with planners, schedulers, supervisors and site logistics personnel.
  • Strong safety focus and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced mining environment.

Mandatory Licences

  • Forklift Licence
  • Telehandler Licence
  • C Class Manual Driver's Licence

Highly Regarded

  • Previous experience working within a Tier One iron ore operation.
  • Previous experience in a similar MLO position supporting maintenance planning and scheduling.
  • Strong exposure to site materials yards, material staging and maintenance work-order readiness.

What we offer 

  • Work for a tier one mining business
  • 3 month contract with scope of extention
  • $56 per hour + super
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

To apply click the link or email your CV direct to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 23 September 2026

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