Technical Services Manager
BH-331311
Posted: 27/03/2026
- Competitive
- Australia Victoria Robinvale
- Permanent
-
Mining
Technical Services Manager Regional NSW | Leadership Role | Surface & Underground Operations
We are currently partnering with a leading mining operation in regional New South Wales to appoint a Technical Services Manager. This is a key site-based leadership role, with full accountability for the delivery and performance of Technical Services across the operation.
This position offers an excellent balance of structured on-site leadership and quality time off, making it highly attractive for candidates based in NSW, VIC, or SA seeking a sustainable long-term opportunity.
About the Role
As the Technical Services Manager, you will lead and set the strategic direction for all technical functions on site, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimised mining operations.
You will play a critical role in supporting both underground and surface mining activities, with a strong focus on geotechnical performance, operational systems, and emerging mining technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion to civan.koiri@nesfircroft.com
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
We are currently partnering with a leading mining operation in regional New South Wales to appoint a Technical Services Manager. This is a key site-based leadership role, with full accountability for the delivery and performance of Technical Services across the operation.
This position offers an excellent balance of structured on-site leadership and quality time off, making it highly attractive for candidates based in NSW, VIC, or SA seeking a sustainable long-term opportunity.
About the Role
As the Technical Services Manager, you will lead and set the strategic direction for all technical functions on site, ensuring safe, efficient, and optimised mining operations.
You will play a critical role in supporting both underground and surface mining activities, with a strong focus on geotechnical performance, operational systems, and emerging mining technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all Technical Services functions including mine planning, geotechnical, and operational support
- Provide strategic direction to optimise mining performance and resource recovery
- Oversee geotechnical monitoring, risk management, and ground control strategies
- Drive the implementation and systemisation of advanced/unmanned mining technologies
- Ensure technical alignment with production targets and operational requirements
- Manage and support a small surface mining contract
- Mentor and develop a high-performing technical team
- Proven experience in a senior technical or leadership role within mining
- Strong background in underground mining environments (essential)
- Demonstrated experience across technical services disciplines (planning, geotech, ventilation or related)
- Ability to operate autonomously and influence at a senior operational level
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Competitive remuneration package
- Short-term incentive (STI) linked to individual and company performance
- DIDO support with travel allowance (location dependent)
- Remote allowance
- Structured roster offering an excellent balance between site time and time at home
- Long-term opportunity with a growing and technically progressive operation
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion to civan.koiri@nesfircroft.com
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.