CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

Safety is the top priority in mining, where the culture is about getting the job done safely even if it means stopping to work through problems together. There are lots of procedures and practices with training to help you adapt to the things that will keep you safe. Everyone is expected to work within strong safety, environmental and ethical frameworks.

There are waaaay more jobs in mining that most people realise. Everything from engineering, environmental science, trades like electricians and boilermakers, surveying and drone pilots, data analytics, health and safety, finance, communications, mechanics and management. Check out the Adventure Finder Tool to help find out what your adventure in mining might look like.

Helpful subjects for a career in mining include mathematics, physics, chemistry, geography, earth science, design & technology, and digital technologies. But you definitely don’t have to study all of them. We need people who can read and write, have good problem-solving skills and are prepared to have a go.

Women work across every part of the mining industry, in both operational and professional roles. From trades, engineering and operations to science, technology, environment, finance, leadership and community roles, opportunities are based on skills and interests, not gender. The industry continues to grow an inclusive workforce, with many employers actively supporting diversity, flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies. As a result, more women than ever are building rewarding, long-term careers in mining, supported by workplaces that value different experiences, perspectives and pathways.

Mining offers long term career opportunities. The industry needs skilled workers across all career stages, from entry level roles to experienced professionals and leaders. There are always opportunities to up skill, change roles and progress into leadership. The skills gained in mining are also highly transferable to other industries.

You bet! Mining is essential for supplying the materials we all need for infrastructure, manufacturing, technology and the energy transition. That includes mines here in NSW. You can’t make steel without coal and coal will be needed for energy security for many years to come while the world build enough renewables and other energy sources. Plus our metals mines like copper, gold, silver and zinc are needed for so much modern health and lifestyle tech you use every day like your phone, watch, TV, smart speaker, hybrid and electric cars, music and video streaming services and more.