Australian Mining Mining Jobs for Foriegners and Employment

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

With a mining boom currently underway in Australia it is no wonder that people from all over the world want to move down-under and make the most of it too. There is a range of jobs available throughout Australia with the biggest mining areas are Western Australia and Queensland. Mine companies commonly employ forigners to work in the Australian mines, as they offer work for both skilled and unskilled people.

Considering there is a large number of mine sites located throughout Australia, there may be a position available closer to your location. Otherwise you may be interested in a fly in/ fly out (FIFO) position. There is a range of positions available to suit a range of work backgrounds and experiences. In some cases you could be paid up to AU $100,000 a year for operating a Dump Truck. There is a range of work available in Australia now for people who are interested in:

Heavy equipment operation
Labouring
Dump Truck operation
Administration
Traineeships/ Apprenticeships
Geology
And many more...
The most popular locations that forigners want to gain employment are Port Hedland, Mackay, Kalgoorie, Olympic Dam, Mount Isa and Argyle. Before you fly over to Australia there may be a few questions you want answered first. These may include:

what license/s you need
if there are traineeships available
what Visa is required to work in Australia
whether you need mining experience
what sort of training is required and where to get it
what certification is required
and how soon you can start
If you are considering flying to Australia on a whim to find out about employment, it may be best for you to find out where mine sites are located, who to contact about work in the mines, and the type of work available. If you can save time and money by securing work from your location, rather than flying over first, then we can help you if you are considering this option. 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 Mining Jobs for Foriegners 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:
HOGAN MINING • A division of HoganWest
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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