Persistence seems to be the key IMO

It took my dh over 12 months to get in, this is even with ALOT of mining experience, a trade as a fitter, doggers ticket, first aid, supervisor courses, and generics and inductions to every mine in the Bowen basin. There were ALOT of rejection letters in that time, was very disheartening!

He was very fussy however, would only apply to specific mines (his previous job had him working at every mine in Qld, and he knew which ones were the best to work for). He also refused to apply through a recruitment agency as he didnt want to be a contractor, he wanted to work for the actual mine for better job security.

I can't speak for the mines in WA. We're qld'ers, so only know the ones here. But good luck! We are really enjoying his roster (3 on, 1.5 off, 3 on, 5 off). They're a great company to work for, and definitely take care of their employees

But yes, persistence! And be resilient! .

Hth