Mining jobs in Australia, good money? How do you get started with no experience?
Im
single healthy male living in NZ and am constantly broke despite
budgeting. Im sick of it and want to try mining in Aus because Ive heard
its a good way to save $. Eventually I want to travel, study (or both)
followed by a family and house; but theres no way Im ever going to be
able to if I continue here.
Can anyone help? Is it possible to make good $ in the mines for a "green
but keen" beginner? Where do I apply, I can leave tomorrow!!!
Hey there, thanks for all of your answers, I really appreciate it. Im 30
years old and well ready for this change. If it means I have to spend
$1000 to get the job its well worth it. Theres alot of spam online e.g.
websites saying they will send you information packs etc for $300 + but I
need a credible source or want to go straight to the "coal face" or
company.
Other - Australia - 5 Answers
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1 :
at
the moment for an unskilled worker it's $35 an hour and 10 days on and
four off but it seems very difficult to get into even with experience
unless you know some one who can help. Perhaps a holiday in some of the
mining towns would reveal more information but accommodation is very
hard to come by as well. Sorry that's all the information I have learnt
and unless you can travel to some of these sources it seems a closed
shop and perhaps a pipe dream. You need to budget and keep a tighter
control on spending as the chances of making money seem to depend on you
having it to start. So start saving for a chance to improve your lot in
the future. Maybe even a second job could give you a breather. Good
luck
2 :
The mines in Australia are very good money, but like said hard to get into... I'm trying as well.
Pretty much pre-requisit is your HR-licence (heavy truck)
3 :
From
what I heard its pretty easy to get work in mining towns. But you need
to atleast have a truck license or something. Its good money if your
willing to spend your time in a town in the middle of the dessert with a
95% male population.
4 :
You don't mention your age but
poor fulltime wages would be $50K USD for any work up North WA, even
FIFO (fly in fly out from Perth).
Once you gain additional operator licences and experience you can rake
$100K per annum. Senior managers are regularly offered $200K plus
benefits to work FIFO basis. The work is hot and hard though and the
cost of living is high, especially housing.
There are tax breaks for residents living above the 28th parallel and
stunning scenic landscapes in the Midwest, Pilbara and Kimberley regions
to take advantage of.
5 :
Hi, you sound very keen about
it, good on you.
Some advise for you though, make sure you have plenty of $$ in the bank
before you move to aussie looking for mining work. I live in Qld, and
have been trying for 2yrs solid to get into the mines,i have tried
moving to Mackay to help my chances,accomodation anywhere up there is
very very expensive,food,petrol the same.
I had a full time job,and still struggled.
You will need to first do a Generic Induction Course $400+
Mining Medical $180
HR truck licence (about $1000) depends on how many lessons you need.
First Aid cert is highly recommended and anything similar.
If you can get experience in truck driving,grader,frontend loader or
similar you may have a better chance.
The internet is really the only way in,just keep applying, and dont let
the knockbacks get you down.
I wish you the best of luck mate, just be prepared for it to take
awhile.
