Why the media is missing entry‑level Underground Gold and Copper Jobs
Why the media is missing entry‑level underground gold and copper jobs
The mining industry keeps asking the same question: why isn’t the media talking about the surge in entry‑level underground roles? With gold trading above A$6,000 an ounce and copper over A$17,000 a tonne, underground operations across Australia are hiring again — not for senior specialists, but for starters: nippers (go‑for and offsider roles), dump‑truck drivers, plant operators, and a range of entry‑level positions.
What the headlines are missing
Mainstream coverage still fixates on stories from the last boom — overseas workers who filled roles when the industry would hire almost anyone. That narrative doesn’t reflect today’s reality. Right now many employers are actively seeking Australian workers for entry‑level underground jobs, not because they can’t find overseas labour, but because they prefer local hires for these roles.
Why demand is real and long term
Demand for copper is being driven by a global push to upgrade electricity networks and electrify transport — projects that require vast quantities of copper. Gold’s strength is also underpinned by international demand beyond Western markets. Together, these forces are creating sustained hiring needs at the face and in the stopes of all the underground Gold and Copper mines.
The mismatch in job hunting
We keep meeting candidates who follow outdated advice: expensive CV rewrites, broad applications to civil or construction shutdown roles, or chasing sectors that have contracted. The market has shifted since 2022–23. If you’re entry level and not targeting gold or copper mines, you’re likely wasting time.
Practical next steps for jobseekers
- Target mining employers directly — focus applications on gold and copper operations both the owner operators and contractors.
- Get the right training — first aid, manual car license, one day working at heights and Introduction to Underground Mining makes you more hireable.
- Be flexible and local — employers are prioritising Australians for many entry roles but if you aren’t in a FIFO hub or close to the DIDO mines you may have to relocate.
- Skip one‑size‑fits‑all resumes — tailor your application to the specific entry role and site. Employers hate seeing RII tickets that they can’t uses, it just says to them that you don’t know how their mine works
Final thought
The story the media tells is lagging behind the industry’s reality. For anyone starting out, the opportunity is clear: underground gold and copper mines are hiring, and the smartest move is to align your job search with where demand actually is. If you type “underground” into seek you will see all the jobs come up or you can checkout the job hunt video above that outlines how you can use one of our packages below:
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