New to mining

Entry-level mining jobs in Perth and Western Australia

Roles for people new to mining across Western Australia, from site jobs to trainee and office roles. The most common are driller's offsider, trainee and cleaner jobs. The busiest towns are Perth and Kalgoorlie.

173 live jobs66 FIFO71 residential73 based in Perth

Work style

173 entry-level jobs in Western Australia

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KCA Site Services logo

Underground Service Crew in WA Other

KCA Site Services

WA Other
KCA Site Services logo

Nipper in WA Other

KCA Site Services

WA Other
KCA Site Services logo

Underground Service Crew in WA Other

KCA Site Services

WA Other
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Industrial housekeeper / Allrounder in Hazelmere, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Hazelmere, WA
Office
$38.58 hourly
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
Niche Resources logo

Entry Level Drillers Offsider - FIFO | Surface & Underground | $125k+ in Western Australia

Niche Resources

Western Australia
FIFO
$135000 yearly
2/1, 3/1, 4/2
BHP logo

Fabrication Apprentice in Perth, WA

BHP

Perth, WA
Residential
7/7/7/7
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Admin - Minimal Experience Required! in Canning Vale, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Canning Vale, WA
Office
$35 hourly
8am-4pm, Monday-Friday
Westgold logo

Trainee Underground Truck Diver / Nipper in Western Australia

Westgold

Western Australia
Residential
Days only; transition to Day/Night shift roster rotation
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Process Worker in Kwinana, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Kwinana, WA
Residential
$34 hourly
Casual ongoing
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Industrial Cleaner / Allrounder in Hazelmere, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Hazelmere, WA
Residential
$38.58 hourly
Mon-Fri
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Machine Operator / Forklift (Printing Industry) in Malaga, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Malaga, WA
Residential
$37.42 hourly
5/2
Breight Group logo

Scaffolder Students in Perth, WA

Breight Group

Perth, WA
FIFO
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Factory Hand / Labourer in Landsdale, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Landsdale, WA
Residential
$32.18 hourly
Day shift / Afternoon shift
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Process Worker - Kwinana in Kwinana, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Kwinana, WA
Residential
$34 hourly
Mon-Fri, 7AM-3PM
Fortescue logo

Mining Operator in Christmas Creek, WA

Fortescue

Christmas Creek, WA
FIFO
7/7/14
Compass Group logo

FIFO Catering Attendant in Karratha, WA

Compass Group

Karratha, WA
FIFO
$91519 yearly
FIFO
Pearl Recruitment Group logo

Civil Labourer / Drainage Offsider in Perth, WA

Pearl Recruitment Group

Perth, WA
Residential
$39.22 hourly
Mon-Fri, 6:00am–2:40pm (with additional overtime)
Genesis Minerals logo

Vacation Student - Pathway Program in Leonora, WA

Genesis Minerals

Leonora, WA
FIFO
15 days on; 13 days off
MPI Recruitment logo

Associate Consultant in West Perth, WA

MPI Recruitment

West Perth, WA
Office
N/A

Hiring without mining experience

Roles where current ads say no mining experience is needed.

Tickets employers ask for

Most-listed tickets across 173 current entry-level ads. Requirements vary by site, so check the ad first.

  • Forklift Licence9 ads
  • White Card5 ads
  • Forklift ticket4 ads
  • C Class Driver's Licence4 ads
  • National Police Clearance3 ads
  • RSA2 ads

Getting started in mining in WA

Can I get a FIFO job in WA with no experience?

Yes. 66 of the 173 entry-level jobs in WA right now are FIFO. 154 of all 173 say no mining experience is needed.

Are there entry-level mining jobs based in Perth?

Yes. 73 of the 173 entry-level jobs in WA are based in Perth, mostly office, warehouse and workshop roles. The rest are on or near sites around Western Australia.

What tickets do I need before applying?

It depends on the employer and the site. The tickets that appear most in WA entry-level ads right now are Forklift Licence (9 ads), White Card (5 ads), Forklift ticket (4 ads), C Class Driver's Licence (4 ads), National Police Clearance (3 ads) and RSA (2 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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