New To Industry

Kick Start Your Mining Career

Are you ready to start your journey into the mining sector? Make You Mark with MACA’s New to Industry (NTI) Program!

Join our hands-on NTI program and gain the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to launch your mining career.

Once you’ve successfully finished the program, you’ll begin your career at one of our projects on a 2/1 roster, whilst undertaking your on-site training.

Career Pathways

The three NTI pathways are tailored for those new to the mining industry looking to gain hands-on training as a trainee:

Dump Truck Operator

Drill and Blast Labourer

Driller

Why Choose Our NTI Program?

  • Perfect for Beginners

    Tailored for those new to the mining industry, especially for aspiring Dump Truck Operators, Drill & Blast Labourers, and Trainee Drillers.

  • Comprehensive Training

    Learn the key basics of dump truck operations, drill and blast techniques, and safety protocols essential for success.

  • Safety First

    Understand workplace safety standards, hazard identification, risk management, and compliance with mining industry regulations.

  • Skill Building

    Hands-on training in operations, maintenance awareness, and equipment pre-start inspections to ensure you’re ready for any challenge.

Program Outcomes

At the end of the NTI program, you will:

  • Be equipped with the skills and knowledge to safely and confidently work in the mining industry.
  • Understand key mining operations, safety standards, and maintenance basics.
  • Be ready to make a positive impact on your team with accountability, respect, and a focus on safety.


WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?

  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Full drivers licence
  • National Police Check
  • Medical assessments including drug & alcohol test
  • Dangerous goods card (for drill and blast roles only).

Life at MACA

Life at MACA is about more than a job — it’s a place where people are supported to grow, make a meaningful contribution, and build rewarding careers with one of Australia’s leading mining contractors.
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Graduates & Students

MACA’s Vacation and Graduate Programs provide students and graduates with hands-on industry experience, professional development opportunities and exposure to meaningful projects across the mining and resources sector.
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Apprenticeships

MACA apprenticeships provide hands-on experience, industry-recognised training and career pathways across a range of trades, working with some of the mining industry’s most advanced equipment and technologies.
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make your mark at MACA

Ready to start your mining career? Gain the training, skills and on-site experience needed to launch a rewarding career as a Dump Truck Operator, Drill & Blast Labourer or Trainee Driller.

Explore our current opportunities and discover how you can make your mark with MACA.

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