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Is Your Mining Job Resume Getting Read By A Real Person?

Did you know that the majority of recruiters, major mining companies and  ‘job websites’ first scan your resume with a computer program, or applicant tracking system, before it is even read by a real person? That is not all, even if you are qualified for the position you are applying for, if it doesn’t pass the computer program successfully – your resume will never be seen by the person hiring for the position. We were recently made aware of a video that provides a really good over........ Read More

Adult Mining Job Apprenticeship Opportunities

The National Apprenticeships Program (NAP), which helps talented Australian workers gain a trade qualification within eighteen months, has secured its second Western Australian contract. The Federally-funded program is currently recruiting for 15 adult apprenticeships for Leighton Contractors. “Lately, the focus has been on job losses within the resources sector,” said NAP Program Director Alan Sparks. “Our Program, working in conjunction with this sector, is re-opening doors to new e........ Read More

Mining Jobs Suffer Another Blow

In an industry already struggling to keep workers employed, Australia mining jobs suffer another loss as contractor Downer Mining decides to slash about 100 jobs from the Fortescue Metals Groups’ Christmas Creek iron ore operation located in the Pilbara region. A spokesperson for Downer recently revealed to news media that roughly 100 Australia mining jobs will be eliminated over the course of the next several days. The move is being made to ensure the company has the correct number of emplo........ Read More

Types Of Admin Jobs In Mining

Here is an overview of a couple of different types of admin jobs that you might find in mining communities.

Are Mining Jobs Really Easy Path To Getting Rich Quickly?

For the better part of the last decade, people have been hearing rumors of mining jobs that require little to no experience while paying exorbitant wages. Check many newspapers or online job service sites and you will find ads promising great paying jobs in the mining industry that require no practical experience. Remember the old saying, ‘If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is?’ That adage applies here. Simon Bristow, the senior regional director from the employment recruite........ Read More

Australian Government To Create Mining ‘jobs Board’?

Prime Minister Gillard has announced that a mining ‘jobs board’ will be created to allow Australian job seekers to find out exactly what jobs are available in the Australian mines – and mining companies won’t be able to bring in overseas workers, if there are Australian workers available who are able to complete the work. This comes after the Australian Government approved mining magnate, Gina Rinehart’s (Australia’s richest person), company to hire more than 1,700 overseas workers ........ Read More

Australian Mining Jobs Move From Construction

Australian mining jobs change from the construction phase to the production phase as mega-giants Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton announced iron ore production rates reached record levels this week. The first six months of the year proved to be outstanding for Rio as they set new records despite a three week delay caused when a conveyor belt problem sidelined one of the company’s five ship loaders. They were also forced to deal with intense flooding in the Pilbara making their record-breaking prod........ Read More

No Lost Time Injuries In Mining Jobs At Sandovik

The milestone was reached on Monday and Sandovik Mining Asia Pacific president Rowan Melrose paid tribute to workers. He called the accomplishment remarkable, saying that it reflects the commitment made in mining employment by the company’s workers. He noted that today’s workforce values safety and the work environment and it is demonstrated by the culture and behavior of employees in the Sandovik family. Melrose explained that the results were a net effort from the company’s holdings in ........ Read More

Bechtel Adult Mining Job Apprenticeships

There is limited time to secure one of the Adult Apprenticeships with engineering and construction giant, Bechtel Australia, available through the National Apprenticeships Program (NAP). Four trades are being offered on Curtis Island in Gladstone; Electrical (Fitter Mechanic), Dual Electrical – Instrumentation, Metal Fabrication Heavy – Boilermaker and Mechanical Fitter. NAP Program Director Alan Sparks said the mass recruitment drive was an unprecedented opportunity for talented Australia........ Read More

Australia – Working Mining Job Visas, Immigration

Migrating to Australia If you are planning a move to Australia, there is an abundance of information regarding working visas, temporary or permanent stay visas, immigration requirements and employer sponsorship requirements. Migrants to Australia fall under the following categories: Workers: – for skilled people who want to migrate and work in Australia. Business People: – for people coming to Australia on a business-related visit, or to establish, manage or develop a new or existing bus........ Read More

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