Category Archives: Mining

How to get a mining employer to give you a go, as a New Starter

How to get a mining employer to give you a go, as a New Starter

Like everything else in mining this depends on where you are trying to get a job. Each different type of mining (Hardrock Underground, Open Cut, Coal, Oil &Gas or Iron Ore) requires a different approach and requirements for a new starter to get a result. Yes, there is a way to get the employers attention…

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Getting a mining job in 2019

Getting a mining job in 2019

For most people, getting their first mining job can be a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be, it isn’t rocket science. It’s all about knowing who in the industry has to hire new starters, then prepping accordingly to get your mining knowledge up to speed. Doing this offers you a real pathway into the…

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Mining, it’s not just a short term job anymore, now it’s an international career!

Mining, it’s not just a short term job anymore, now it’s an international career!

Right now you can start a career in mining as a nipper or truck driver on $350-$495 a day. You can then turn this into a career that includes overseas work as either a Shift Boss, Foreman or Jumbo operator. Earning between $20K and $30K a month like the current top miners do, Australian mining…

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Why 80% of the jobs on Hardrock mines have to be filled with Australian citizens

Why 80% of the jobs on Hardrock mines have to be filled with Australian citizens

One of the biggest misconceptions about the Australian hardrock mining industry is, that it’s full of overseas workers on 457 visas. When the reality is that all the blue-collar jobs (about 80% of jobs on site) are all classed as unskilled labour by the Australian government. This means the employers can only hire Australian citizens…

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