Australian Mining Nurse and Employment

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

f you are seeking a nursing job in the mining industry and not sure where to apply, then we can help. Nurses are essential to mine industry due to the type of work the miners carry out. An on site nurse or medic will provide all the employees currently working at a mine site with first aid when needed. Nurses can also undertake several tasks some of these may include:

Assisting with drug testing
Doing pre medical examinations
keeping medical supplies up to date
Enforcing health and safety polocies

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

Whether you need mining and/ or nursing experience
What sort of training is required and where to get it
What certification is required
What salarys are on offer
And how soon you can start

Considering there is a large number of mine sites located throughout Australia, there may be a nursing position available close to where you live. Otherwise you may be interested in a fly in/ fly out (FIFO) position. For a FIFO position you could expect to work up to 8 to 10 days at a time, fly home for a few days off before being flown back to work again.

If you have any questions on Australia mining Nurse 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

© HoganWest, 2008
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