Entry-level mining jobs in Adelaide and South Australia
Roles for people new to mining across South Australia, from site jobs to trainee and office roles. The most common are administrative assistant, trade assistant and labourer jobs. The busiest town is Roxby Downs.
21 live jobs11 FIFO5 residential
Common starting roles
Employers hiring beginners in SA
21 entry-level jobs in South Australia
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Trade Assistant - Workshop - Hope Valley in Hope Valley, SA
Pearl Recruitment Group
Underground - Dump Truck Operator/ Nippers in Western Australia and South Australia
TechForce
Maintenance Electrician, Maintenance Fitter & Trade Assistants in Lonsdale, SA
TechForce
SA FIFO Minesite Cleaners, Catering and Housekeepers in Roxby Downs, SA
Compass Group
Hiring without mining experience
Roles where current ads say no mining experience is needed.
- Labourer3 of 4 ads
- Contracts Administrator3 of 3 ads
- Cleaner2 of 3 ads
- Administrative Assistant2 of 2 ads
- Trade Assistant1 of 1 ads
- Driller's Offsider1 of 2 ads
Tickets employers ask for
Most-listed tickets across 21 current entry-level ads. Requirements vary by site, so check the ad first.
- White Card1 ads
- Forklift Licence1 ads
- Trade certificate1 ads
- Forklift Ticket (Desirable)1 ads
Getting started in mining in SA
Can I get a FIFO job in SA with no experience?
Yes. 11 of the 21 entry-level jobs in SA right now are FIFO. 16 of all 21 say no mining experience is needed.
Are there entry-level mining jobs based in Adelaide?
Not right now. The 21 entry-level jobs in SA are on or near sites around South Australia rather than in Adelaide.
What tickets do I need before applying?
It depends on the employer and the site. The tickets that appear most in SA entry-level ads right now are White Card (1 ads), Forklift Licence (1 ads), Trade certificate (1 ads) and Forklift Ticket (Desirable) (1 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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