Getting a mining job in Australia is not about collecting random tickets and hoping for the best. Employers hire people who look site-ready, reliable, and low risk — especially if you’re coming from outside the industry.

Most applicants fail because their resume doesn’t match how mining recruiters screen candidates. It’s not written in “mining language,” doesn’t highlight transferable site skills, or doesn’t show physical and roster readiness. That’s why people apply for months with no callbacks.

The fastest pathway into mining is:

1. Targeting the right entry roles

2. Positioning your past work in a mining-relevant way

3. Understanding how labour hire and shutdown pools really work

If you’re serious about transitioning into mining, a generic approach will waste time and money.

👉 Book a 20-minute Career Strategy Consult and we’ll map out your personalised pathway into Australian mining.

Yes — but not the way most people try.

Mining companies do hire people with no direct mining experience, but they don’t hire “blank” candidates. They hire people who can prove they are work-ready, safety-focused, physically capable, and roster-flexible.

This is where most job seekers go wrong. They list their old jobs but never show how those roles prove they can handle:
• Long shifts
• Harsh environments
• Strict safety systems
• Team-based site work

Employers are asking: “Is this person a risk or an asset on site?”

If your resume doesn’t answer that clearly, you won’t get called — even for entry-level roles.

We specialise in turning zero mining experience into a site-ready profile that recruiters actually shortlist.

👉 If you’re tired of applying with no response, book a consult and we’ll fix your strategy.

FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) is not a job — it’s a roster system. And it’s one of the biggest misunderstandings in the industry.

You don’t “apply for FIFO.” You apply for a role that happens to operate on a FIFO roster. Most FIFO roles are filled through:

• Labour hire companies
• Internal referrals
• Existing talent pools

Employers want workers who already understand the demands of long shifts, remote living, and strict safety compliance. That’s why a strong, mining-focused resume matters more than extra tickets.

FIFO is realistic for new starters — but only if your profile shows you’re ready for the lifestyle and expectations.

👉 We help candidates position themselves specifically for FIFO pathways. Book a strategy session to see if FIFO is right for you.

Perth is the hiring hub, not where most mining jobs are physically located. WA mining jobs usually mean:
• Site work in remote areas
• FIFO or DIDO rosters
• Labour hire onboarding first

WA employers expect candidates to be medically fit, safety aware, and ready to mobilise quickly. Applications that don’t clearly show this get filtered out fast.

If you’re applying from outside WA, your resume must also address relocation or travel readiness, or recruiters will skip it.

We help candidates align their profile with WA hiring expectations, not just generic mining advice.

👉 Book a consult if you’re targeting WA mining roles and want to avoid common mistakes.

Most people look on Seek and Indeed — and that’s exactly why they struggle.

Job boards only show a portion of available roles. A large number of mining jobs are filled through:

• Labour hire databases
• Shutdown crew lists
• Internal referrals
• Recruiter talent pools

If you only apply through ads, you’re competing with hundreds of applicants for the same roles.

The smarter approach is combining:

✔ A mining-specific resume
✔ Registration with the right labour hire companies
✔ Understanding which roles match your background

👉 We show candidates where and how to position themselves beyond job boards. Book a career consult to learn the real hiring channels.