MinRes Graduate Program
Take a step beyond the expected with our graduate program.

Begin your career in mining and resources with a practical and versatile program designed to ensure you succeed.
Contribute to big projects, be embedded in a high-performing team and gain exposure to a range of experiences and opportunities, including corporate and site rotations where relevant to your role. You’ll be supported along the way with mentoring, workshops, and training. Plus, you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of great benefits to reward you for your hard work.
Ready to share your ideas and own your contributions? Choose a graduate program that will take you beyond the expected.
Applications for the 2026 graduate program open soon. Check back for updates.
What's in it for you?
Joining the MinRes family comes with a range of benefits to keep you feeling happy, healthy and supported.
- Competitive salary
- Bonuses
- Employee share plan
- Mental health support
- Discounts and offers
- Career development
- State-of-the-art headquarters in Osborne Park

We'll invest in you
- Tailored program of up to two-years, specific to your area of expertise
- Hands-on technical training
- Rotations within your department
- Work on key projects and add real value to the bottom line
- Exposure to a fast growing company with iron ore, lithium, energy and mining services operations, offering unmatched career progression
- Feedback and review sessions to ensure you achieve all competencies in your program
- Networking, workshops and events with other graduates and business leaders
- Additional courses and training in some disciplines
- Flexibility to shape and grow your career

Eligibility
To be eligible for our graduate program, you'll need to:
- Be in your final study year or have graduated from a recognised university within the past two years
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or have full working rights at the time of application
- Ideally have demonstrated work experience in your relevant discipline
- Be prepared to work in various locations in a FIFO capacity as required
It would be great if you’ve completed a vacation program in the mining and resources sector but it’s not essential.

Still at University and looking for vacation opportunities?
Explore opportunities during study breaks with our Vacation program.
People

Jennifer Dick sat down with Work180 to discuss her career progression.

Tairani (Rani) Ngatai’s career pathway at Mineral Resources (MinRes).

MinRes Mental Health Coordinator and Counsellor Kelly Grey spoke at the Women in Mining & Resources Summit 2024 in Perth this week.