Our Values-Driven, Collaborative Culture
Our people are the key to our success, as a team and as a business, which means culture sits at the forefront of everything we do. You will be joining a consultancy that’s grown the slow, steady way since 2005. Small enough to know your name, broad enough to offer you exposure to a variety of commodities, projects, and technical challenges, with plenty of opportunity to learn, grow, and shape your career.
Continuous Learning
Working Together
Meet our team members
Our team brings together experienced professionals across geology, engineering, environment and advisory, working collaboratively to deliver practical outcomes across every project.
Ted Boulton
Non-Executive Director
35 yrs
“What I enjoy most about working at MEC is the diversity of the work: the opportunity to work across different commodities means I'm constantly learning, and even after nearly three decades in the industry, that variety keeps the work engaging and keeps me growing.”
Ted Boulton
Non-Executive Director
35 yrs
Dave Moss
CEO
23 yrs
“Great people and Great projects - I love working with an experienced environmental team on a broad range of complex mining projects. The opportunity to work collaboratively alongside the mining and geology teams on studies, assessments and strategy, particularly in new and challenging jurisdictions, is enlightening and immensely rewarding.”
Dave Moss
CEO
23 yrs
Julia Cooper
CFO
22 yrs
“Over the past 14 years, I've had the opportunity to grow my career alongside MEC's growth as a business. From taking on new challenges to helping shape the way we work, every stage has brought new opportunities to learn. What has remained constant is the quality of our people—collaborative, supportive and genuinely committed to delivering great outcomes for our clients.”
Julia Cooper
CFO
22 yrs
Ben Smedley
Manager of Studies & BD
33 yrs
"What really surprised me was how friendly and cooperative everyone was at MEC. So much energy on display across the teams, the sheer number of projects on the go at any one time make it a really exciting and collaborative environment and something I was immediately thrilled to be getting involved with and be contributing to."
Ben Smedley
Manager of Studies & BD
33 yrs
Samantha Hewton
Lead Consultant Environment
35 yrs
"At MEC I’ve had the opportunity to lead approvals and compliance projects across coal and metalliferous mining, while also contributing to best practice rehabilitation and closure planning. I value the collaborative culture — it’s a place where technical excellence is respected and where I can apply my experience to complex challenges while continuing to grow. Being part of MEC means helping clients achieve outcomes that are compliant and sustainable, and that’s something I’m proud to support."
Samantha Hewton
Lead Consultant Environment
35 yrs
Julia Johnston
Lead Consultant Ecologist
17 yrs
"MEC fits naturally into my life because I enjoy what I do. I like solving environmental challenges, helping clients achieve practical rehabilitation outcomes, and working with good people. One of the things I enjoy most is the variety. Every project is different, and there's always something new to learn, whether it's a new site, a new species, or a different way of approaching a problem. That's what has kept me interested in ecology throughout my career."
Julia Johnston
Lead Consultant Ecologist
17 yrs
Dmitry Ivanov
Team Lead OP Mining
12 yrs
“Working at MEC is rewarding because of the supportive, collaborative team and positive culture. For mining engineering professionals, it offers the opportunity to work with diverse clients and projects, sharing experience in mine planning, mine design, and studies to deliver high-quality results and provide real value to customers. MEC provides an excellent platform to contribute knowledge, share expertise with colleagues, and collaborate with clients, while also learning from the team and exchanging ideas to continuously strengthen outcomes.”
Dmitry Ivanov
Team Lead OP Mining
12 yrs
Clint Wei
Senior Mining Engineer
8 yrs
“What surprised me most was the diverse range of projects, commodities, and expertise at MEC. Working across such a broad range of commodities provides exposure to different industries, challenges, and technical approaches, creating continuous learning opportunities and broadening professional experience. This diversity makes MEC an exciting, dynamic, and rewarding place to work.”
Clint Wei
Senior Mining Engineer
8 yrs
Thorben Kristianson
Senior Exploration Geologist
10 yrs
“MEC is a good place to work as a geologist, as it allows the option of being able to work on a variety of projects/commodities, continuously expanding your experience and knowledge base. The people at MEC are very friendly and approachable whether its needing support with a project or any other work-related issue
MEC is a good place to work as a geologist, as it allows the option of being able to work on a variety of projects/commodities, continuously expanding your experience and knowledge base. The people at MEC are very friendly and approachable whether its needing support with a project or any other work-related issue”
Thorben Kristianson
Senior Exploration Geologist
10 yrs
Amy Mayer
Principal Resource Geologist
18 yrs
“One of the things I enjoy most about working at MEC is being part of a team with such a wide range of expertise. Everyone brings different skills and perspectives, which means there's always an opportunity to learn something new. I also appreciate how open people are to new ideas and technologies, particularly in data science, which is a big part of my role. There's a genuine willingness to explore better ways of working, so innovation isn't just encouraged; it's part of everyday work.”
Amy Mayer
Principal Resource Geologist
18 yrs
Cameron Boyle
Principal Resource Geologist
32 yrs
“I love working at MEC because the team is skilled, the projects are diverse, and the work is challenging. I've modelled resources across many commodities and mineralisation styles, using everything from geostatistical methods to neural networks. MEC has greatly supported my career growth.”
Cameron Boyle
Principal Resource Geologist
32 yrs
Conrad Slee
Principal Ecologist
25 yrs
“What I enjoy about being at MEC is that we are all working together and supporting one another to provide our best efforts towards our projects and people. I have been impressed by the genuine willingness to discuss and take on new ideas, and strive for continual improvement in building a supportive workplace culture where we can do our best work.”
Conrad Slee
Principal Ecologist
25 yrs
Joshua Lee
Principal Mining Engineer
15 yrs
“What I enjoy most about working at MEC is the opportunity to work across a diverse range of commodities and projects. Being part of the studies team means collaborating with specialists from a variety of disciplines, all working towards a common goal. With in-house expertise spanning environmental approvals, hydrogeology, resource geology, geotechnical engineering and mining engineering, there's always an opportunity to learn something new. The breadth of knowledge within the team makes every project different and every day engaging.“
Joshua Lee
Principal Mining Engineer
15 yrs
Nathan Litijens
Senior Consultant – Ecology
yrs
“MEC fits around my family life with its additional week of leave, TOIL policy and sick/carer/personal time allowance as well as the flexibility in booking fieldwork. It means I can balance my fieldwork with time for my wife and young kids“
Nathan Litijens
Senior Consultant – Ecology
yrs
Why Work at MEC Mining?
Joining MEC means becoming part of a supportive and high-performing consultancy where no two projects are the same. Our people gain exposure to a diverse range of industries, clients, and technical challenges, creating opportunities to broaden their experience and strengthen their expertise. Working alongside experienced professionals on meaningful projects, you will continuously learn, develop, and build a rewarding career. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team and discover where a career at MEC could take them.
Professional Development Opportunities
Global Project Exposure
Mentorship and Support
Flexible Work Options
Current Openings
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