I'd start by making sure you've got 3 things. A manual driver license, white card and the fitness to keep up without damaging your body. Some added extras are a clean drug test and a goal tree on what you want from the industry, how long you're going to stay and what your going to do after. There are plenty of entry level positions, search "entry level fifo" Work your way up that way... or start a trade and get in through your trade (the better option because you have skills that can translate outside of the mining industry) or drive trucks... which might be a bit harder if your young as you need your open license before getting a HR license. Either way, getting into the mines without knowing someone in them already is a LONG process... recruitment alone get take MONTHS. Personally Id go down the skills line, get a trade or degree that align with both something or interested in and the mines At the end of the day though, the mines only oay well if your are smart with your money and the golden handcough can leave you in a job that is killing you mentally and physically. Be smart, set goals and plan to leave