Entry-level mining jobs in Brisbane and Queensland
Roles for people new to mining across Queensland, from site jobs to trainee and office roles. The most common are cleaner, administrative assistant and apprentice jobs. The busiest towns are Brisbane and Townsville.
112 live jobs40 FIFO61 residential23 based in Brisbane
Common starting roles
112 entry-level jobs in Queensland
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Quarry Labourer / Operator in North Mackay, QLD
Protech
Operators - Boyne Smelters in Boyne Island, QLD
Rio Tinto
PROP_Mobile Plant Operator Entry Level in Mackay & Central QLD - Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast
WorkPac
Operator in Mount Isa, Queensland
Glencore
NT/QLD - Hospitality All Rounders (FIFO) in Darwin, NT; Alice Springs, NT; Brisbane, QLD
Compass Group
Vic Stampton Technical Growth Scholarship in Mount Isa, QLD
Glencore
Mackay region, Fulltime & Casual, DIDO Mine Site Cleaners - with CBM/S11 in Bowen Coking Coal region, QLD
Sirrom Corporation
Hiring without mining experience
Roles where current ads say no mining experience is needed.
- Cleaner6 of 6 ads
- Trainee4 of 4 ads
- Labourer4 of 4 ads
- Security Officer4 of 4 ads
- Apprentice4 of 4 ads
- Administrative Assistant3 of 3 ads
Tickets employers ask for
Most-listed tickets across 112 current entry-level ads. Requirements vary by site, so check the ad first.
- White Card5 ads
- Forklift licence4 ads
- Certificate II in Security3 ads
- First Aid Certificate with CPR3 ads
- Working with Children’s Check3 ads
- Driver’s Licence3 ads
Getting started in mining in QLD
Can I get a FIFO job in QLD with no experience?
Yes. 40 of the 112 entry-level jobs in QLD right now are FIFO. 104 of all 112 say no mining experience is needed.
Are there entry-level mining jobs based in Brisbane?
Yes. 23 of the 112 entry-level jobs in QLD are based in Brisbane, mostly office, warehouse and workshop roles. The rest are on or near sites around Queensland.
What tickets do I need before applying?
It depends on the employer and the site. The tickets that appear most in QLD entry-level ads right now are White Card (5 ads), Forklift licence (4 ads), Certificate II in Security (3 ads), First Aid Certificate with CPR (3 ads), Working with Children’s Check (3 ads) and Driver’s Licence (3 ads). Check the ad before paying for a course, as some employers arrange inductions and site tickets after you're hired.
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