Australia Mines in Queensland and Employment

The following features a brief outline on this type of mining industry job.

There are many different mines in Queensland. Coal, gold, silver, copper, lead and nickel as well as diamonds and opals. Some of these are underground as well as open cut/pit mines. All state and mines have differing requirements so, if you are wanting to work in the Queensland mining industry, it may be helpful to know:

what licences you need
what inductions are required
if training is needed
what certification is required.

There are a variety of mining jobs available in Queensland, located through out the state. South Queensland is always popular However there are many positions located in central and northern Queensland, near towns like Emerald, Makcay, Mount Isa, and Rockahampton. There are hundreds of jobs available throughout the state, from dump truck operators to drillers, nurses, plant operators, mine managers, trades assistants, sample preparers, geologists, surveyor and metallurgists. Often these workers stay in mining camps so housekeepers, cooks, kitchen staff, and cleaners are also in demand.

You may also want to know about FIFO (fly in, fly out) arrangements and what the conditions are like. Whether food and laundry is provided, who pays for the travel, how long the shifts are and how much you will be paid.

We can advise you on all these issues and any other questions you may have. If you are considering working in a Queensland mine, then it is important to get the right advice from the start. In these hard economic times the mining industry is one of the few that is still expanding, so it has never been a better time to start, whether you are unskilled or skilled.

If you have any questions on Australia Mines in Queensland or about other employment in the industry, simply fill in the form on the right and click on the 'Submit' button.

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