Australian Mining Mt Isa Jobs and Employment

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

Mt Isa is a major player in the mining boom,. If you are contemplating moving to Mount Isa or currently live in this area, then you may want to know how to find a job in the Mount Isa mines.

Mount Isa mining companies commonly employ people from all over Australia and New Zealand to work in these mines. If you do not currently live in Queensland, then you may want to consider a FIFO position where you can fly in and out when you are required to do so. Working in the mines is a very rewarding job where most companies pay much more for you to do a similar job you could do back home. In some cases, you can be paid up to $100,000 a year for operating heavy machinery.

If you are looking to gain a position in Mount Isa, then you may want to know:

what license/s you need
if there are traineeships available
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
Considering there is a large number of mine sites located throughout Queensland, there may be a position available close to where you live. Otherwise you may be interested in a fly in/ fly out (FIFO) position.

A position in the mines in Mount Isa is ideal for you if you:

have a current Queensland drivers license or can obtain this
have several years experience driving trucks
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 in the mines in Mount Isa or alternatively there are plenty other positions in other locations that may be more suitable for you.

If you have any questions on Australia mining Mt Isa 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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