🔎

Job Search

Where to find mining jobs, how to work with recruiters, and strategies to stand out from the crowd.

Back to Career Advice

Where to Find Mining Jobs

Job Board

SEEK

Australia's largest job board. Search "mining" or "FIFO" and filter by location.

Job Board

Mining People International

Specialist mining recruitment. Strong presence in WA and QLD operations.

Job Board

Indeed

Aggregates jobs from multiple sources. Good for finding smaller operators.

Agency

Hays Mining

One of the largest mining recruiters. Register directly with them.

Agency

Chandler Macleod

Major labour hire provider for mining. Good for entry-level positions.

Agency

WorkPac

Specialist mining and construction recruitment across Australia.

Direct

BHP Careers

Apply directly to Australia's largest miner. Check their careers portal regularly.

Direct

Rio Tinto Careers

Major iron ore and other commodities. Strong WA presence.

Direct

FMG Careers

Fortescue Metals Group. Known for good culture and competitive pay.

Job Search Articles

The Complete Guide to Landing Your First FIFO Job

Step-by-step guide to the entire job search process, from application to offer.

The 7 ATS Keywords Every Mining Resume Needs

Stop getting filtered out. Learn the exact keywords that get your resume seen by humans.

How to Work with Mining Recruitment Agencies

The insider's guide to getting recruiters to call you back — and put you forward for roles.

Why You're Not Hearing Back (And How to Fix It)

The most common reasons applications get rejected — and what to do about each one.

Using LinkedIn to Land Mining Jobs

How to optimise your profile, connect with recruiters, and get noticed.

Ready to Start Your Search?

Make sure your resume is ready before you apply. Get a free audit.

Free Resume Audit