Are you a high-performing business development professional with experience in mining, technical workforce solutions, or project staffing?

NES Fircroft is looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team in Brisbane, focused on driving revenue growth and expanding our footprint across the mining sector in Queensland and wider Australia.

This is a standout opportunity to join a global leader in technical workforce solutions and take ownership of a high-potential market, supporting mining operators, EPCMs, and contractors with scalable workforce solutions across brownfield and greenfield projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Drive Business Growth – Proactively identify, target, and win new business across mining clients, from junior explorers to Tier 1 operators. Position NES Fircroft as the go-to partner for delivering skilled talent across engineering, geoscience, HSE, and operations.

Develop Strategic Client Relationships – Build and commercialise relationships with key decision-makers including project directors, asset managers, HR leaders, and procurement teams. Embed yourself as a trusted partner across project lifecycles.

Sell Technical Workforce Solutions – Lead with a solutions-based sales approach across contract staffing, permanent hires, and project mobilisation. Support clients across mine planning, FEED, construction, commissioning, and production phases.

Consult with Clients on Workforce Strategy – Provide market intelligence on talent shortages, salary benchmarking, workforce planning, and contractor engagement models across commodities such as iron ore, coal, and critical minerals.

Collaborate with Global Teams – Leverage NES Fircroft’s international network to deliver end-to-end workforce solutions, mobilising talent across regions to meet project timelines and compliance requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience in business development, sales, or account management within mining, technical recruitment, or workforce solutions
• Strong understanding of mining project lifecycles, including engineering, construction, and operations environments
• Demonstrated success in winning new logos and growing revenue within competitive markets
• Commercially astute with a proactive, hunter mentality and consultative sales approach
• Confident communicator, able to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience supporting mining clients across Queensland or broader Australian markets is highly advantageous

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission and strong earning potential!
• Mature, non kpi focused work environment with genuine autonomy 
• 32 days annual leave per annum (including public holidays) 
• A fast-paced, high-performance culture with strong internal support
• Clear pathways for career progression within a global organisation
• The chance to work with a market-leading brand in technical workforce solutions

Why NES Fircroft? With sustained investment in mining projects and rising demand for critical minerals, access to skilled technical talent has never been more competitive. NES Fircroft partners with mining companies to deliver the workforce needed to keep projects moving and operations running efficiently.

Join our Brisbane team and take the lead in driving growth across one of Australia’s most lucrative and fast-evolving sectors! 

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