ENTRY LEVEL MINING — NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Break Into Mining
With Zero Experience

Thousands of Australians enter the mining industry every year with no prior experience. Discover inexperienced mining roles, trainee positions, and how to land your first mine site job.

Browse Entry Level Jobs How to Get Started

1,200+

Entry Roles

4 wks

Avg Training

$82K

Avg Starting Pay

Inexperienced Mining Roles

These roles require no prior mining experience — just the right attitude.

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Haul Truck Operator

Drive massive haul trucks in open-cut mines. Full ticket training provided on-site.

$80K–$95KFIFO

Requirements

  • ✓ HR or HC licence preferred
  • ✓ 18+ years old
  • ✓ Physical fitness test
  • ✓ Drug & alcohol clearance
Training: 4 weeksView Jobs →
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Mine Site Labourer

General labouring duties — site clean-up, maintenance support, equipment assistance.

$70K–$82KFIFO

Requirements

  • ✓ No experience required
  • ✓ White Card (Construction)
  • ✓ Steel cap boots
  • ✓ Willingness to learn
Training: 1 weekView Jobs →
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Fuel & Lube Attendant

Service and fuel heavy mining equipment. One of the best entry points into mining.

$78K–$90K

Requirements

  • ✓ Driver's licence
  • ✓ DG awareness (preferred)
  • ✓ Mechanical aptitude
  • ✓ 18+ years old
Training: 2 weeksView Jobs →
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Trainee Miner

Structured traineeship covering drill, blast, load and haul across a 12-month program.

$72K–$88K

Requirements

  • ✓ Year 10 completion
  • ✓ Cert II pathway included
  • ✓ Must pass pre-employment medical
  • ✓ No prior experience needed
Training: 12 monthsView Jobs →

How to Get Your First Mining Job

4 simple steps to mine site employment

01

White Card

Complete your General Construction Induction (White Card) online. Takes 6 hours.

Cost: $75–$120
02

Pre-Employment Medical

Pass a standard mine site medical including hearing, vision and functional capacity.

Cost: $150–$280
03

Drug & Alcohol Test

Urine and/or hair follicle test. Stay clean for 90 days prior to application.

Cost: Employer-paid
04

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Cost: Free

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Training Pathways

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