Is this your new career?

What MinRes can offer You!

• Four-year structured program, providing you with a nationally recognised trade certificate whilst preparing you for a bright and long future with Mineral Resources.
• Endless career opportunities on completion of your Apprenticeship within a major mining services company
• Proven track record of developing award winning Apprentices
• Dedicated and committed mentors team who will support you throughout your Apprenticeship
• The opportunity to experience site life whilst working across our multiple operations and commodities, including iron ore, lithium and much more

APPLY NOW to join the MinRes Family, a Company on the Move!

Please note these positions are for new to industry applicants and therefore not for current employee applications. For current employee applicant applicable positions please refer to other opportunities advertised on the internal careers page.

The Opportunity

The Mineral Resources New to Industry Apprenticeship Program is allows you to learn your trade whilst experiencing the mining industry through both workshop and site-based training.

We are excited to offer the below opportunities as part of 2027 Apprenticeship Program:

• Boilermaker - Mobile maintenance and fixed plant - prepare, assemble and repair both large and small metal pieces using welding and thermal cutting equipment
• Electrician – Fault find and repair electrical systems on our fixed plant crushers, conveyors and more
• Auto Electrician - Specialising in repairing, servicing and installing electrical systems on our mobile equipment such as trucks and light vehicles
• Mechanical Fitter - Maintain our fixed plant equipment such as crushers, conveyors and reclaimers)
• Fitter and Machinist - Manufacture, repair, and fit metal components for production machines and other equipment
• Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter Diagnose, repair and maintain our mobile plant such as diggers, loaders, trucks and more

Our New to Industry Apprenticeship Program candidates will spend the first two years at our metro-based workshops, before completing FIFO work across MinRes Operations in 3rd and 4th year. Candidates must be available to commence full time employment in January 2027.

What is required

• Completed, or be in the process of completing, Year 10
• Work experience and/or a pre-apprenticeship in your chosen trade will be highly regarded
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination and ongoing fitness for work assessments (including drug and alcohol testing)
• Hold a current C class driver’s licence (P plates will be accepted)
• To be passionate about a long-term career in mining and to be keen, willing and able to learn a variety of new skills related to your chosen trade
• Willingness to work on our remote mine sites as required

Please note, if you are under the age of 18 you will be provided the opportunity to have a parent or guardian attend interviews with you as part of the selection process.

About MinRes

Mineral Resources is an innovative and leading mining services company with a growing portfolio of mining operations across multiple commodities, including iron ore and lithium.

As part of our vision to be recognised as one of the great Australian companies, we pride ourselves in our ability to provide significant opportunity for the learning and development of our people, and to open the door for them to build a long-term career within our business. We recognise the commitment of our employees to the business and encourage family members of the Mineral Resources Team to apply. 

All applicants must possess full Australian work rights to be considered for these positions.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from a diverse background to apply.