| The best aspect of the Australia mining jobs is that | | | | $100,000 in some states. Dump truck drivers come |
| people from all backgrounds and working professions | | | | from all sorts of backgrounds and there are no age |
| can find a position suited to them. Typically, available | | | | or gender restrictions. This position does require you |
| mine job positions are best suited to those that like | | | | to be in good physical shape and be able to pass a |
| to challenge themselves physically. While there are still | | | | medical, to ensure you can safely operate these |
| are number of positions suited to people who prefer | | | | large trucks. |
| hard labouring work, the industry also requires | | | | A common question from people who want to work |
| workers to fill positions in a number of areas and | | | | in the mining industry is "are there entry level jobs |
| capacities. | | | | for someone with no experience?". The answer to |
| Working conditions in the mining industry have | | | | this is 'Yes!' For example, entry-level jobs include |
| improved greatly with a big emphasis on safety | | | | sample preparers, drillers assistants and labouring |
| these days. You may need to undertake safety | | | | positions. These are available for people willing to |
| training before you work in the mining environment. | | | | work hard in return for a good income. In fact, the |
| This is due the physically challenging working | | | | mining industry is looking for people from all |
| conditions you will find yourself in, not to mention the | | | | backgrounds. Employers need to fill a number of |
| 12 hour shifts. | | | | Australia mining jobs from labourers, truck drivers, |
| An attractive aspect of the Australian mining industry | | | | catering and cleaning staff to tradespeople, engineers |
| is the rosters that are available. There are a number | | | | and even office staff. |
| of different rosters available, depending on the | | | | A concern for a number of people who would like |
| company you work for. Some mining jobs rosters | | | | obtain mining jobs is that they may be required to |
| range from 3 weeks on and 1 week off to 9 days | | | | move to another state. Contrary to popular opinion, |
| on and 5 days on. | | | | there are jobs the mining industry all across Australia, |
| Another great aspect of the Australia mining industry | | | | in all states. Also, for many people that are interested |
| is the ability to secure a fly In, fly out (FIFO) position. | | | | in making the change to an industry that offers them |
| As many mines are located in remote areas, mining | | | | a great career and lifestyle opportunity, they will |
| companies will cover the costs for you to fly to the | | | | often question if they may be too old. Gaining |
| mine site during your rostered work period. Your | | | | employment is based more on your physical ability. |
| employer will cover and provide all of your | | | | As long as you are fit and capable of putting in a |
| accommodation, food and laundry needs. FIFO | | | | hard days work this is much more important than an |
| positions also gives you the opportunity to save a lot | | | | arbitrary age limit. |
| of money. You employer will also generally cover the | | | | Though the Australian mining industry is often |
| cost to fly you back home during your rostered time | | | | portrayed as a male dominated industry, there are |
| off. | | | | many career options for women in the industry. In |
| Accommodation in the mining camps ensures that all | | | | fact, women are being hired not only on the basis |
| of the workers are comfortable. Living quarters | | | | that they are able to perform the job well but they |
| provided at camp sites range from 2 by 4 metre | | | | have great safety records and work ethics. Gaining |
| portable homes to permanent 6 by 8 metre rooms | | | | employment in the mining industry has become a |
| with ensuites. Fridges, single beds, television, | | | | great career option for couples as well. |
| electricity and water are also provided with rooms. | | | | If you are serious about wanting to work in the |
| One of the most popular Australia mining jobs that | | | | mining industry, there is a lot to know before you |
| people look to gain is that of a Dump Truck driver. | | | | starting applying for mining jobs. Don't ruin your |
| Why is a Dump Truck position a great position to | | | | chances in the industry by applying for the wrong |
| gain in the mining industry? - because of the income | | | | mine job, or the right jobs in the wrong places - as |
| you can earn! You can expect to earn up to | | | | this can damage your future employment prospects. |