WA's resources sector covers many commodities, and hiring moves with each one's market. Knowing which sectors are growing can help you target your next move.
Iron ore
Iron ore remains the state's largest employer in mining. Hiring tends to focus on maintenance, sustaining projects and replacing workers who retire or move on.
Gold
Gold operations, many of them underground, regularly recruit operators, trades and technical staff, particularly when prices are strong.
Lithium and critical minerals
Lithium, rare earths and other critical minerals have created new projects and processing plants. Demand can be cyclical, so ask about project timelines and contract length.
Nickel and base metals
These sectors are more sensitive to global prices. When markets are favourable, experienced underground and processing staff are in demand.
Oil, gas and energy
Offshore and onshore energy projects need engineers, technicians and maintenance crews, along with a growing number of people in renewables and decarbonisation projects.
Choosing where to aim
Look beyond today's headlines: consider the stability of the operator, the roster and location, and whether the experience will be transferable if the market shifts.
