Mining Engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the earth.
You need a bachelor degree in engineering majoring in mining or geotechnical engineering to work as a Mining Engineer. Postgraduate studies may also be useful.
Find a Bachelor of Engineering with Mining and Geo-technical Engineering
Registration may be required in some states and territories. In addition, Engineers Australia has a non-compulsory National Engineering Register.