Australia, Brisbane
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: 13 September 2025

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Introduction

Brunel has partnered with a leading underground mining operation in Central West NSW to find a skilled Underground Autonomous Vehicle Technician ready to work with some of the most advanced mining technology in the country.

If you have the skills to keep high-tech autonomous mining fleets at peak performance and want to shape the future of underground automation, this is your chance

What are you going to do 

FIFO from Brisbane or Sydney | 7/7 Roster | Long-Term Opportunity

You'll be hands-on with state-of-the-art autonomous loaders, trucks, and drills, ensuring their smooth operation, maintenance, and optimisation. Using your electrical, control systems, and automation know how, you'll keep production moving while working closely with OEM specialists and site teams to push technology to new limits.

Your Impact

  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot autonomous mining vehicles and systems

  • Carry out diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on electrical and control components

  • Support system upgrades, calibrations, and infrastructure improvements

  • Share your expertise by training and mentoring other maintenance personnel

  • Always put safety first, ensuring compliance with site and industry standards

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Electrical or Auto Electrical trade qualification (or strong technical background)

  • Experience with autonomous or remote-operated mining equipment

  • Sandvik AutoMine experience highly regarded

  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret complex schematics

  • A safety-first mindset and a collaborative approach

What we offer 

  • 7/7 day & night shift roster

  • FIFO from Brisbane or Sydney, or DIDO/residential options

  • Camp accommodation with meals provided

  • Competitive salary + benefits, plus real career development opportunities

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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

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

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or at r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days. 
 

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview. 

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

Do you have questions?

RC

Ryan Connolly

+61 7 3007 7607

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