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If you’ve got a trade and you’re weighing up where the work is, mining is one of the strongest bets in the country right now. The mining jobs in Australia that employers can’t fill in 2026 are the skilled one such as:<\/p>\n
Businesses across Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland are short on these people, the rosters are steady and the pay sits well above most workshop rates. Here’s a clear look at the roles, the rosters and what they pay.<\/p>\n
The short version is that demand has outrun supply. The Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association estimates the resources and energy sector will need around 24,000 more workers by the end of 2027, and that’s a conservative figure based only on projects already committed or well advanced. Add an ageing workforce and a steady stream of retirements, and this stat widens each year.<\/p>\n
For skilled tradespeople, that’s good news. Employers aren’t just chasing operators. They need the people who keep the equipment running, and those are the hardest roles to backfill. If you hold the ticket and the experience, you’re in a strong position to pick the roster, the site and the rate that suit you.<\/p>\n
Across the roles TRS Resourcing places into mining and heavy industry, a few keep popping up. These are the trades worth targeting if you want steady work and strong money. They sit within the broader list of qualified skilled trades in Australia<\/a>.<\/p>\n Underground service crews are in short supply, particularly around Central Victoria’s goldfields. The work usually runs on a 7\/7 roster with 12-hour shifts, and it’s physical, team-based and well paid. Site experience helps, but teams often take on people with the right trade background and willingness to learn. These roles can fill fast, so getting details in early matters to a recruitment company.<\/p>\n Diesel mechanics are among the most sought-after trades in the sector. Heavy diesel and mobile plant mechanics keep the fleet moving, from haul trucks to loaders to ancillary gear, and a site can’t run without them. Most roles are permanent full-time with immediate starts, and the better ones carry overtime on top of the base rate. If you’ve worked on heavy vehicles, earthmoving or mobile plant, this is where demand is strongest.<\/p>\n Maintenance fitters and mechanical fitters are the other constant. Fixed plant, processing equipment and specialised builds all need qualified fitters, and employers are paying for the right ones. Some roles are permanent, others are contract with weekly pay, and many come with simple digital onboarding so you can start quickly. Pneumatic, hydraulic and fabrication experience all count in your favour.<\/p>\n Rosters are a big part of the decision. The common ones in Australian mining are FIFO \/ DIDO and residential roles where you live locally and travel to site. Underground and remote work often runs on a 7\/7 roster with 12-hour shifts, meaning seven days on, seven off. Others run 2\/1 or 8\/6 depending on the site and the state.<\/p>\n DIDO suits people who live within driving distance of a project, which is why you’ll see it on Central Victoria roles. FIFO opens up the remote WA and Queensland sites, where rosters and travel are built into the package. Think about the roster that fits your life before the rate, because a strong wage on the wrong swing wears thin quickly.<\/p>\n Pay depends on the trade, the roster and the site, but skilled mining trades sit well above standard workshop rates. On current TRS roles, hourly rates for mining and heavy trades run from about $40 to $80 an hour, often with superannuation and overtime on top. Contract and temp roles tend to quote the higher hourly figures, while permanent positions trade a little of that for security and progression.<\/p>\n As a rough guide, diesel and plant mechanics and experienced fitters command the strongest rates, and anything underground or remote carries a premium for the roster and the conditions. The key is to compare the full package, not just the headline number: base rate, overtime, super, roster, and whether travel and accommodation are covered.<\/p>\n TRS works across Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland, and mining demand shows up differently in each. Central Victoria’s underground gold sector drives steady demand for service crews and fitters on DIDO rosters. Western Australia remains the heavyweight for resources work, holding the largest share of the national shortfall and strong pull for mechanics and fitters. Queensland’s coal and resources projects keep demand high for heavy diesel and plant trades, and New South Wales adds further mining and civil work. Wherever you’re based, these trades travel well between sites and states. You can browse our live trades and services<\/a> and engineering<\/a> roles to see what’s open now.<\/p>\n Skilled trades are the hardest to fill: diesel and mobile plant mechanics, maintenance and mechanical fitters, and underground service crews. Employers across Victoria, WA, Queensland and NSW are short on these roles, and they usually offer the strongest pay and the most consistent work.<\/p>\n For skilled trades, you’ll generally need the relevant qualification and some hands-on experience. With the current shortage, though, many employers will take on tradespeople from adjacent industries and bring them up to speed on site. Entry-level support roles can be a way in while you build mining-specific experience.<\/p>\n A 7\/7 roster means seven days on followed by seven days off, usually on 12-hour shifts. It’s common on underground and remote sites. It gives you long stretches of time off between swings, which many tradespeople prefer once they’re used to the rhythm.<\/p>\n On current roles, skilled mining and heavy trades pay roughly $40 to $80 an hour, often with super and overtime on top. Rates vary by trade, roster and location, with diesel mechanics, plant mechanics and experienced fitters among the best paid.<\/p>\n At TRS Resourcing, we specialise in placing skilled tradespeople into mining and heavy industry across Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. If you’re a diesel mechanic, a fitter or ready for an underground service role, we’ll match you to work that fits your trade, your roster and your rate. 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Diesel mechanics and mobile plant mechanics<\/span><\/h3>\n
Maintenance fitters and mechanical fitters<\/span><\/h3>\n
Mining rosters: FIFO, DIDO and what they mean for you<\/span><\/h2>\n
What do mining jobs in Australia pay in 2026?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Where are the mining jobs in Australia?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n
What mining jobs are most in demand in Australia?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Do you need experience to get a mining job?<\/span><\/h3>\n
What is a 7\/7 roster in mining?<\/span><\/h3>\n
How much do mining trades pay in Australia?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Looking for mining work?<\/span><\/h2>\n