Expressions of Interest: Mine Accountant Opportunities

Recruitment Labs is seeking Expressions of Interest from Mine Accountants and site-based finance professionals for upcoming opportunities across:

• NSW: Upper Hunter Valley (residential roles – relocation support available within Australia)

• QLD: Bowen Basin / Mackay Surrounds (camp sites – DIDO and FIFO options)

These roles are based at operational production sites (Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators) and support core commercial outcomes across cost, performance, forecasting, controls, and decision support.

What’s On Offer:

Location:

• NSW: Upper Hunter Valley (residential – relocation supported)

• QLD: Bowen Basin / near Mackay (DIDO + FIFO, camp-based)

Industry:

• Mining (mainly coal production sites - Above Ground + Underground Mines)

Salary Guide:

• Approximately $150,000 to $200,000 package (excluding bonuses), depending on level and site requirements

Non-negotiable:

• Production-site experience in mining is strongly preferred (heavy industry considered where highly relevant)

   

Typical Role Profile: 

Reporting into (or partnering closely with) the Commercial Manager / Site leadership, these roles go beyond “month-end” and into real operational influence. Depending on the level, responsibilities may include:

• Month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis

• Cost control, variance analysis and operational decision support

• Capex reporting, asset register maintenance and governance

• Reforecasting, modelling and scenario planning

• Financial controls, process improvement and reporting enhancements

• Supporting site operations and head office with timely, accurate insight

Ideal Candidate Profile: 

• CA / CPA / CIMA qualified (or close to completion with strong experience)

• Typically 3–5+ years in mining or heavy industry within site-based roles

• Confident communicator who can partner with operations (not just finance)

• Hands-on, resilient and practical—comfortable in a site environment

• Commercially minded with a bias for improvement and better ways of working

• Strong with data interpretation and turning it into clear, usable insight
   

Ideal Candidate Profile: 

If you’re open to hearing about upcoming Mine Accountant / site finance opportunities in the Upper Hunter or Bowen Basin, send through your CV (a cover note is optional).

For a confidential chat, contact Liam Hassell on (*************.
 

Please note: Full Australian working rights are required. Sponsorship is not available.