Where to Find Mining Jobs
SEEK
Australia's largest job board. Search "mining" or "FIFO" and filter by location.
Job BoardMining People International
Specialist mining recruitment. Strong presence in WA and QLD operations.
Job BoardIndeed
Aggregates jobs from multiple sources. Good for finding smaller operators.
AgencyHays Mining
One of the largest mining recruiters. Register directly with them.
AgencyChandler Macleod
Major labour hire provider for mining. Good for entry-level positions.
AgencyWorkPac
Specialist mining and construction recruitment across Australia.
DirectBHP Careers
Apply directly to Australia's largest miner. Check their careers portal regularly.
DirectRio Tinto Careers
Major iron ore and other commodities. Strong WA presence.
DirectFMG 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.