FAQs

We have a heap of helpful information for people looking for an entry-level mining job right here.

International candidates can find out everything they need to know here.

Not all sites require the same qualifications, so it’s best to check with the company offering a position to find out their requirements, before obtaining further tickets and training. Site requirements can include a manual driver’s licence, Heavy Rigid (HR) licence.

There are major universities in most Australian capital cities that run mining industry courses. There are also many training companies offering courses, and a simple internet search will be able to give you a list of providers.

Please keep in mind, however, that completing training courses does not guarantee that you will be offered a mining job.

There is more information on these requirements and qualifications here.

If you are applying for positions through MPI, we will let you know what qualifications are required for any role.

Have a look at these websites. They’re the main tertiary institutions that run specialised mining industry courses and they’re not a bad starting point.

• West Australian School of Mines
• University of Adelaide
• University of New South Wales
• University of Wollongong
• University of Ballarat
• University of Newcastle
• University of Queensland
• University of WA
• Murdoch University
• Griffith University

There are also major universities in most Australian capital cities, many of which offer mining industry courses — mostly for first and second year students and, in some limited cases, for the full course length.

Mine sites have different pre-employment security measures based on the type of mineral they are mining and their location in Australia.

If you’re looking for a mining job through Mining People, we advise you to get one of the following:

• National Police clearance
• Australian Federal Police National Police Check or other state-based security check

You'll find more information on other requirements and qualifications here. If you’re worried about what might show up on your police clearance, this article might help. And read this one if you’re worried your criminal record might stop you getting a job.

We strongly suggest finding out the medical requirements for a specific company and site before organising to get any tests done, as medical results are only considered valid for a certain period of time.

Different sites have different medical requirements and some are very strict. Completing these tests before seeking a job does not guarantee that you will be offered a role.

The most common scenario is that once you have been offered a position, you are then required to complete any medical requirements, the results of which are used as confirmation of suitability for the job and your ability to work.

If you are applying for positions through MPI, we will advise you on all this.