Entry Level Mining Roles Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jul 2026

Entry Level Driller's Offsiders | WA Based | Surface

This is a Contract/Temp job

$49 per hour, plus superannuation on all hours worked
Various rosters available
On the job training - get paid while you learn

If you're looking to get an immediate start in the mining industry and aren't afraid of a hard days work - this is the role for you!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

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Field Assistant

at Anytime Exploration Services

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Field Assistants Wanted - Immediate Start! Flexible rosters, short & long-term contracts, and great rates. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

Featured

Listed six days ago

Entry Level Driller's Offsiders | WA Based - South West

at TBS Workforce Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bunbury, Bunbury & South West WA

$49 per hour, plus superannuation on all hours worked
Various rosters available
On the job training - get paid while you learn

TBS Workforce are actively recruiting enthusiastic, reliable and safety-conscious individuals to join our team in as an entry level Drillers Offsider.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

MPU Operators - Experienced and Entry Level

at TBS Workforce Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

FIFO from Perth
8:6 Roster
Excellent rates & super paid on all hours worked!

Grow your career and contribute to the success of our client's Drill & Blast teams in a Temp to Perm opportunity

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Entry Level Driller's Offsiders | WA Based | Surface

at TBS Workforce Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$49 per hour, plus superannuation on all hours worked
Various rosters available
On the job training - get paid while you learn

If you're looking to get an immediate start in the mining industry and aren't afraid of a hard days work - this is the role for you!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

21d ago•Expiring

Listed four days ago

Entry Level FIFO Driller's Offsider

at LH Partners

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$120,000 to $140,000 + Super on all hours

Fast-track your path to a six-figure income
Launch a rewarding FIFO career
Gain nationally recognised skills and qualifications.

Start your FIFO drilling career as a Driller's Offsider. Entry-level role, 2/1 roster, Perth point of hire, with long-term career growth.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Agi Operator

at Hays | Resources & Mining

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Isa, Western QLD

Mount Isa residential - No FIFO
2/1 roster
Work with an Industry Leader in Underground Mining

Join a respected specialist contractor in Mount Isa and kickstart your mining career!

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

13d ago

Listed twenty days ago

FIFO/DIDO Drillers Offsider – NT | $44.50–$46.50/hr | 2:1 Roster

at Aston Advantage

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Alice Springs & Central Australia NT

AUD 44.50 - 46.50 per hour, + Meter Bonuses

New NT drilling contract! FIFO/DIDO Offsider roles, $44.50–$46.50/hr, flights & accom provided. Limited spots—apply now.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Drillers Offsider – NT | FIFO from SA | 2:1 Roster

at Aston Advantage

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

AUD 44.50 - 46.50 per hour, + Meter Bonuses

New NT drilling contract! FIFO Offsider roles based out of SA, $44.50–$46.50/hr, flights & accom provided. Limited spots—apply now.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed eleven days ago

EXPERIENCED OPEN PIT PERSONNEL

at Highgrade Personnel Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$50 – $75 per hour

Open Pit Personnel required for multiple sites throughout the Goldfields region. Variety of rosters, owner operators & reputable mining contractors

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Drillers Offsider (Assistant) | FIFO from Perth | Exploration Roles

at True Resources

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Highly competitive hourly rates
Work with a top-tier mining companies and industry leading teams
2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, WA with manageable and consistent swings

True Resources is now seeking exploration Driller's Offsiders for exciting projects across Western Australia. 👷✈️ 💰

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Entry Level Driller's Offsider | FIFO

at LH Partners

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$120,000 - $140,000 + Super on all hours

Entry Level Role into FIFO
Earn over $140,000k in your first year
Get training, support, and work with industry-leading companies. Full Job Descri

Start your FIFO drilling career as a Driller's Offsider. Entry-level role, 2/1 roster, Perth point of hire, with long-term career growth.

Recruited byLeon Hearn

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Drillers Offsider – Central Coast NSW | Mon–Fri | From $37/hr

at Aston Advantage

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ourimbah, Gosford & Central Coast NSW

AUD 37 per hour, Mon to Fri

Break into geotech drilling on the Central Coast. $37/hr, Mon–Fri, home most nights and clear progression into Driller roles.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Entry Level Driller's Offsider | FIFO

at LH Partners

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$120,000 - $140,000 + Super on all hours

Entry Level Role into FIFO
Earn over $140,000k in your first year
Get training, support, and work with industry-leading companies.

Start your FIFO drilling career as a Driller's Offsider. Entry-level role, 2/1 roster, Perth point of hire, with long-term career growth.

Recruited byLeon Hearn

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed one day ago

Exploration Field Assistant

at Lynx Mining Services Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Darwin NT

Ever wanted to travel remote areas of Australia while getting paid. Exploration Field assistant work is the way to do this and learn great new skills.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed four days ago

Underground Operations Crew

at MPI

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Up to $65 per hour

15/13 FIFO roster | Great work-life balance
Competitive hourly rates with long-term job security
Smaller operation offering genuine career progression

Join a growing operation where smaller teams mean greater exposure, more training, and faster career progression.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

4d ago

Listed five days ago

Field Assistant

at Anytime Exploration Services

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Immediate Start
Various Rosters
WA Based

Field Assistants Wanted - Immediate Start! Flexible rosters, short & long-term contracts, and great rates. Apply today for this exciting opportunity!

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed one day ago

Service Crew

at Scotford Fennessy Recruitment

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

8/6 & 7/7 FIFO rosters from Perth
6-month temp-to-perm opportunity
Excellent site facilities and long-term opportunity

Scotford Fennessy are currently seeking experienced Underground Service Crew for a quality Goldfields operation, offering 8/6 and 7/7 FIFO rosters.

Recruited byTom Fitzgerald

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

1d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Entry Level Driller's Offsider | FIFO

at LH Partners

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$120,000 - $140,000 + Super on all hours

Entry Level Role into FIFO
Earn over $140,000k in your first year
Get training, support, and work with industry-leading companies.

Start your FIFO drilling career as a Driller's Offsider. Entry-level role, 2/1 roster, Perth point of hire, with long-term career growth.

Recruited byLeon Hearn

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

18d ago

Listed seven days ago

Drillers and offsiders

at CONCENTIS PTY LTD

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$50/hr hourly rate with a 15:13 roster
Immediate starts available across multiple positions
Remote QLD site located approximately 330km from Cairns

Exploration Drillers Offsider roles supporting tungsten drilling programs near Cairns

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Underground Nipper

at MPI

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$62 per hour

Pathways for progression into other underground roles
Modern camp facilities with upgraded rooms
Top-of-market pay rates

Be recognised and rewarded for your underground mining experience - earn super on all hours with genuine long-term career progression opportunities.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Offsider / Field Operator

at REMONDIS Australia Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Chinchilla, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

Casual contract with consistent work, flexible roster & potential to go perm
Early starts 6:00am, casual loading, overtime & penalty rates
Work locally in Chinchilla and be home every night

Hands-on and manual laboring to assisting with setup and operation of vacuum truck equipment during rig cleaning and waste removal

subClassification: LabourersLabourers classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Drillers Offsider

at Pybar Mining Services Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Flights + accommodation + meals provided
Great training & development opportunities
Immediate start with on the job training

Want to kickstart your mining career and gain hands-on experience with Raise Bore equipment? PYBAR is hiring Offsiders in South Australia now!

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Rig Geologist

at DRD Group Australia Pty Ltd

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Entry level opportunity with training and mentoring provided
FIFO 8/6 roster | Pilbara WA | Days only
Ideal for graduates or early-career geologists with site exposure

FIFO 8/6 Rig Geologist | Pilbara. Must have 6+ months' mining geology experience and mine site exposure. Ideal for grads or junior geos.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

25d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Driller's Offsider | FIFO from Perth

at True Resources

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Highly competitive hourly rates
Work with a top-tier mining companies and industry leading teams
2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, WA with manageable and consistent swings

True Resources is now seeking Driller's Offsiders for exciting projects across Western Australia.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Driller | FIFO

at Programmed

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$61.65 - $65.02 p.h.

Programmed Energy & Resources are seeking Drillers for long-term FIFO roles at WA's largest magnetite operation in the Pilbara.

subClassification: Mining - Drill & BlastMining - Drill & Blast classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

MULTIPLE OPERATORS WANTED

at Shoey's Contracting

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

$50 - $69.00 p.h.

Fortnightly Pays / Weekly Pays
Various Sites in Qld
DIDO & FIFO ROLES QLD

Multiple skilled Mine Site Operators required, multiple roles, various locations. Scraper Roles = FIFO, all other roles are DIDO.

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

18d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Drillers Offsider (Assistant) | FIFO from Perth | Exploration Roles

at True Resources

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

Highly competitive hourly rates
Work with a top-tier mining companies and industry leading teams
2:1 FIFO roster from Perth, WA with manageable and consistent swings

True Resources is now seeking exploration Driller's Offsiders for exciting projects across Western Australia. 👷✈️ 💰

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

22d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Field Technician – Core Processing Winu (WA) | Copper–Gold Operation

at Chandler Macleod

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 50 - 52 per annum, Weekly Pay

Opportunity with Rio Tinto
Family Friendly Roster
Career Growth

Field Technician – Core Processing

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Attention All Geologists - Get on the NORGEO List

at NORWEST EXPLORATION AND MINING

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$52 – $70 per hour

Highly ranked employer offering staff bonuses
Year-round flow of opportunities
Genuine care for employee well-being

Norwest is seeking graduate to senior-level exploration geologists for exciting contract roles in Queensland, Australia and interstate.

subClassification: Mining - Exploration & GeoscienceMining - Exploration & Geoscience classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

8d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Mining Opportunities Register

at ADG Group NQ

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Mount Isa, Western QLD

Looking for your next opportunity? Join ADG Group NQ's talent register for current and upcoming vacancies.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed eleven days ago

Day Crew Operator | Local

at Programmed

New to you

This is a Contract/Temp job

Kwinana Beach, Perth WA

Up to $37.10 p.h.

Programmed Energy & Resources are currently seeking enthusiastic and motivated day crew operator to join a leading mineral sands warehouse in Kwinana

subClassification: Mining - ProcessingMining - Processing classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

11d ago

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