Originally Posted by Perthforme (Post 6810652)

Safety now comes 1st , if it doesn't yr working for the wrong people . Most accidents small or large are normally down to someone not following safety procedures. I know of one person who got hit in the head after 3 time being told not to use a tool the way he was ! :unsure:

Originally Posted by TheDangerousQuietOne (Post 7037907)

Hogan Mining... they train dump truck drivers. Use www.infomine.com.au

This is purely my opinion but with the economic downturn you're much safer going to work in the coal mines in QLD, NSW as the metals sector is suffering and mothballing mines left, right and center. Over here there is no need for FIFO as you can live within driving distance of the mines and it's a lot more suited to people with families.... Not to mention much better job security.

Originally Posted by verystormy (Post 6831492)

Well i suppose i am one of the most qualified people on here to answer this one. But it is actually a difficult question.
I am a geologist currently working in a remote are of NSW at a underground mine, though moving to Perth this week for a new job with a bigger mining company.
A lot of what has been said is good advice such as rostas. However, unskilled guys very rarely are given the option of fifo, (fly in fly out) as it is too expensive for the company. Normally, companies pay for proffesional grades such as geologists and mining engineers to fifo. Tradesmen will often fifo or dido, (drive in drive out) at there own expense. Unskilled staff will usually be required to be residential in a local town.
However, many people like the advantage of this and some of the senior staff here have taken that option, as the country side is interesting, the people in small towns, (mine is population 3000) are friendly and the company will usually provide very cheap housing, allowing people to save a lot of money very quickly.
You would be very unlikely to obtain casual / short term work, as the cost of getting you on site with things such as medicals, safety training, inductions and things is too prohibative. However, many mines will take inexperienced people and train them - we have just had a lady from the local old peoples home join us here and train as a underground truck driver.
However. Before you decide to chase the $$$ think hard about it. This isnt a industry like most others. Underground is hot, dirty, wet and dangerous. Even the best mines have serious accidents. There is a good reason why we have a medical team with our own mini hospital and ambulance on site - how would your OH feel about that? Whould she be worried all the time you are at work? I ask, because it is a big thing - my OH hates me been ug

Originally Posted by daddyofthree (Post 6601465)

Anybody tell me anything about the mines? Do you need a trade? Can you work casual / tempor:confused::confused:ary ie for 2 - 6 weeks? What is the av rate of pay for a non-qualified / tradesman working there? How safe are these mines? What are they mining - sorry my ignorance?

Originally Posted by joquin (Post 7181580)

Not sure where you are planning to go in aus..but try this site..www.miningpeople.com.au hope this gives you some help......:D

Originally Posted by beam-me-up-scotty (Post 7181073)

HELLO, I WAS READING THROUGH, AND AS THE OTHER GUY WITH A THREAD, I WAS LOOKING FOR A DUMP TRUCK DRIVER JOB IN THE MINES-
THE thing is, i wish to know DO THEY SPONSOR BRITS to do it?

im single- no family, and its something ive wanted to do since i was a kid( i have slkills in other fields, but this takes my fancy)

can anyone give some advice??
cheers.

Originally Posted by worzel (Post 7186497)

Bloody hell guys. I wouldn't be looking at jobs in the mines right now. Those mines that are not being closed due to the economy are being scaled back. There was an article in the paper this weekend about how all the guys that went to the Pilbara chasing the big money are starting to return to Perth looking for work.