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For Skilled Migrants

There are many ways to access the information and guidance you need to start your pathway into mining. From educational options and hands-on programs to scholarships, career advice, and industry events, support is available to help skilled migrants explore roles, build skills, and take the first steps toward a rewarding career in the minerals sector.

Industry

Starting your career in South Australian Mineral Resources

There are many ways to access the information and guidance you need to start your pathway into mining. From educational options and hands-on programs to scholarships, career advice, and industry events, support is available to help skilled migrants explore roles, build skills, and take the first steps toward a rewarding career in the minerals sector.

The mineral resources sector offers a wide variety of roles for students and graduates starting their careers. Whether you’re looking to apply your studies in a practical setting or explore new pathways, there’s a place for you. From technical and engineering positions to operational and support roles, the industry provides opportunities to develop valuable skills, gain real-world experience, and launch a rewarding career in one of Australia’s most important sectors.

There are many ways to access the information and guidance you need to start your pathway into mining. From educational options and hands-on programs to scholarships, career advice, and industry events, support is available to help skilled migrants explore roles, build skills, and take the first steps toward a rewarding career in the minerals sector.

Webinars

Webinars

Pathway

Five stages on your mining pathway

Mineral resources offers exciting career pathways. Whether you enjoy hands-on work, problem solving, technology, science, or working outdoors, there are roles to suit many interests.

Let us help step you through the process

Visa Conditions

Understand the basics

Make sure you fully understand your visa conditions before approaching employers including employer responsibilities / commitments and any limitations that may apply so you can be active in facilitating your employment.

More: www.migation.sa.gov.au

Get Connected

Gaining industry exposure

In Australia professional networks and relationships are key to establishing a successfully career. Be open to sharing your professional story and goals with likeminded professionals through networking events, joining professional associations, attending industry events and building your own networks. This way you can find out about opportunities, companies, projects and get advice from people in industry - starting from a conversation. Organisations like Adelaide Connected can assist with establishing your network and settling in.

Identify Opportunities

Understanding where to find the jobs

Job opportunities in mineral resources are extremely diverse across operations and specialist contractors. You can use job vacancy websites like SEEK and LinkedIn and company websites to find out about opportunities. Building your network can assist in identifying opportunities before they hit the open market. Be prepared to take on short term projects to build your local employment profile and networks.

Addressing Barriers

Moving into the workforce

Focus on your relevant experience & how it relates to the available position /organisation. Emphasise leadership, collaboration and positive outcomes. Personal attributes are just as important as technical skills. Highlight your determination to make a positive contribution, ability to learn, adapt & work well with others.

Resources

Skilled migrant opportunities and support

There are many ways to access the information and guidance you need to start your pathway into mining. From educational options and hands-on programs to scholarships, career advice, and industry events, support is available to help you explore roles, build skills, and take the first steps toward a rewarding career.

Networking Event Gathering

Industry Networking Events

Attend events to meet professionals, learn about companies, and discover opportunities. Networking helps you understand the industry and get a head start on your career.

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Skills Smart

A program helping internationally qualified engineers in South Australia gain local experience, build skills, and connect with employers through workshops, mentoring, and industry tours.

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Skilled Migrant Job Support Centre

The SA Skilled Migrant Job Support Centre helps skilled migrants in South Australia find employment by providing job support, training, and connections to local employers, while also assisting businesses to fill skill shortages.

Meeting

Career conversations 

Talking with mineral resources professionals gives you firsthand insight into roles, skills, and career pathways, helping you learn from real experiences and discover opportunities that suit your interests.

Resources

Skilled Migrant opportunities and support

There are many ways to access the information and guidance you need to start your pathway into mineral resources. From educational options and hands-on programs to scholarships, career advice, and industry events, support is available to help you explore roles, build skills, and take the first steps toward a rewarding career.

Networking Event Gathering

Industry Networking Events

Attend events to meet professionals, learn about companies, and discover opportunities. Networking helps you understand the industry and get a head start on your career.

Screenshot 2026-03-03 131812.png

Skills Smart

A program helping internationally qualified engineers in South Australia gain local experience, build skills, and connect with employers through workshops, mentoring, and industry tours.

Meeting

Career conversations 

Talking with mineral resources professionals gives you firsthand insight into roles, skills, and career pathways, helping you learn from real experiences and discover opportunities that suit your interests.

Pathway

Four stages on your mining pathway

Mining offers exciting career pathways. Whether you enjoy hands-on work, problem solving, technology, science, or working outdoors, there are roles to suit many interests.

Let us help step you through the process

1. Visa Conditions

Understand the basics

Make sure you fully understand your visa conditions before approaching employers including employer responsibilities / commitments and any limitations that may apply so you can be active in facilitating your employment.

More: www.migation.sa.gov.au
 

2. Get Connected

Gaining industry exposure

In Australia professional networks and relationships are key to establishing a successfully career. Be open to sharing your professional story and goals with likeminded professionals through networking events, joining professional associations, attending industry events and building your own networks. This way you can find out about opportunities, companies, projects and get advice from people in industry - starting from a conversation. Organisations like Adelaide Connected can assist with establishing your network and settling in

3. Identify Opportunities

Understanding where to find the jobs

Job opportunities in mineral resources are extremely diverse across operations and specialist contractors. You can use job vacancy websites like SEEK and LinkedIn and company websites to find out about opportunities. Building your network can assist in identifying opportunities before they hit the open market. Be prepared to take on short term projects to build your local employment profile and networks.

4. Addressing Barriers

Moving into the workforce

Focus on your relevant experience & how it relates to the available position /organisation. Emphasise leadership, collaboration and positive outcomes. Personal attributes are just as important as technical skills. Highlight your determination to make a positive contribution, ability to learn, adapt & work well with others.

Resources

My story your future

Coming soon on Hot Rubble, this series lets you hear directly from people working in the mineral resources industry. Discover their career journeys, experiences, and pathways to inspire your own future in the sector

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Coming Soon

Career insights from the mineral resources sector – coming soon.

Resources

My story your future

Coming soon on Hot Rubble, this series lets you hear directly from people working in the mineral resources industry. Discover their career journeys, experiences, and pathways to inspire your own future in the sector

Image for Facebook Page 7.jpg

Coming Soon

Career insights from the mineral resources sector – coming soon.

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