How do I go about getting a job as a truck driver on a mine site?

Question

I am 19, female, and I have no experience in the industry. I'm assuming I will need to get a Heavy Vehicle Licence. Is there anything else?

I'm also having trouble finding info on the net about it. When I search job vacancies on mine site pages, I find nothing as general as "truck driver", yet I am assured by many that it is a readily available position.

Also, anyone know where I can find a complete list of minesites in all the different states of Aus?

Answer 1

Your chances of being hired on a mine site with no experience are pretty slim I'm sorry to say. Most mines are union, and they will hire from within the union, and the union will add people to their list based on experience, previous employers, etc.
You may want to get your truck license and get a couple years driving under your belt first, then join the union that is in the mine you want to work at(which can be expensive), then wait for your time to come to get called for a driving job at the mine.
I wish you luck.