Entry Level jobs in mining & resources

Yes, you can start in mining without mining experience, but not in every role. Of the 460 entry-level jobs listed right now, 428 say no mining experience is needed, mostly cleaner, apprentice and labourer roles. Of the rest, 6 still ask for previous mining experience and 26 don't say either way, so check each ad before you apply.

In current listings, the roles most often open to people without mining experience are cleaner (24), apprentice (24), labourer (18), administrative assistant (18), storeperson (17) and trainee (14). Experience from construction, warehousing, hospitality or driving often transfers to these roles.

It depends on the employer and the site. The tickets that appear most often in current entry-level ads are Forklift Licence (19 ads), White Card (18 ads), Driver's licence (7 ads), Valid driver’s licence (7 ads), Construction White Card (6 ads) and Current driver's licence (6 ads). Check the ad before paying for a course, as some employers arrange inductions and site tickets after you're hired.

Of the 38 current entry-level ads that state a yearly salary, the median is $80k. Pay depends on the role, roster and site, and FIFO rosters often pay more than residential work.

Many are. 43 of the 460 entry-level jobs listed right now mention a FIFO roster. The rest are residential, drive-in drive-out, or don't state a roster.

Open any listing above to see the full ad and apply through the employer. Put transferable experience, physical fitness, safety habits and any tickets you hold near the top of your resume, and apply for several roles at once, as entry-level ads attract many applicants.