Australian Mining All Rounder Jobs and Employment

If you are considering seeking work as a All Rounder in the mining industry and want more information on how to obtain this type of position, then read on. All Rounders is a vast group of employees in the mining industry that usually refers to the following positions:

  • Mobile Plant Operators
  • Heavy Equipment Operators
  • Mobile Equipment Operators

Being an All Rounder is a very rewarding job with a rewarding salary too. Some equipment operators can earn up to $100,00 a year. Mine companies commonly use All Rounders to operate a large number of equipment including water trucks, excavators, dozer, front end loaders, dump trucks, bobcats, graders, and diggers. It is common for a person with a construction background to transfer into the mining industry into a equipment operator role.

If you are looking to gain this type of position, then you may want to know:

  • what license/s you need
  • if there are traineeships available
  • whether you need mining and/ or All Rounder experience
  • what sort of training is required and where to get it
  • what certification is required
  • and how soon you can start

Considering there is a large number of mine sites located throughout Australia, there may be an All Rounder position available close to where you live. Otherwise you may be interested in a fly in/ fly out (FIFO) position. A typical day for an All Rounder would include operating equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

An All Rounder position is ideal for you if you:

  • have experience operating equipment in a construction or mining environment
  • can pass a pre employment medical examination
  • have at least 6 months mining experience
  • have current first aid certification or able to obtain this

If you do not have these, there are other ways to gain a position as a All Rounder in the mines or alternatively there are plenty other positions that may be more suitable for you. If you are considering getting into the mining industry, now is a great time to do so, for both skilled and unskilled workers.

If you have any questions on Australia mining All Rounder Jobs or about other employment in the industry, please fill in the form on our Get Started page.



HOGAN MINING • A division of HoganWest
Suite 31/278 Church Street • Richmond, VIC 3121


Phone: 1300 781 138 (Toll free) • Sydney: 02 9007 2439
Brisbane: 07 3123 6937 • Melbourne: 03 9001 0818
Adelaide: 08 7123 0841 • Perth: 08 6365 2199

Email: info@hogan-mining.com.au

New Zealand operations:
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PO Box 105, Opotiki 3162 • New Zealand


Phone: 0800 876 875 (Toll free) • Auckland: 09 373 3934
Wellington: 04 473 7348 • Christchurch: 03 366 2929

 

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