Originally Posted by Tramps_mate (Post 9839703)

I doubt you will get FIFO for a graduate role. You might have to live away from a major city and drive DIDO to start for a year or two.

Originally Posted by Tramps_mate (Post 9839859)

Oh.. I'm DIDO from Mackay.. Fail! :lol:

Originally Posted by Tramps_mate (Post 9839859)

Oh.. I'm DIDO from Mackay.. Fail! :lol:

Originally Posted by Kelli28 (Post 9840203)

Not really as the mines are only an hr an a half from Mackay so there's really no need to fly plus it gives you options on where you live there's lots of nicer areas in that region far nicer than Brisbane , I used to live in tannum sands just south of Gladstone it's not everyones cup of tea but I loved it, there's also bundaburg, harvey bay, or heading north airlie beach all lovely towns in which most people would never have the opportunity to live.

Originally Posted by verystormy (Post 9840208)

What do you do Kelli? Are you in mining?

Originally Posted by Kelli28 (Post 9840203)

Not really as the mines are only an hr an a half from Mackay so there's really no need to fly plus it gives you options on where you live there's lots of nicer areas in that region far nicer than Brisbane , I used to live in tannum sands just south of Gladstone it's not everyones cup of tea but I loved it, there's also bundaburg, harvey bay, or heading north airlie beach all lovely towns in which most people would never have the opportunity to live.

Originally Posted by Tramps_mate (Post 9840230)

Ahh. Thanks for that, iv been told to check cannonvale and airline beach!

Originally Posted by smee (Post 9768770)

Yes sorry, fifo is fly in, fly out.

Originally Posted by lee28 (Post 9783227)

Havent read through whole thread but thought I would share my experience.

Came here on a student visa studied plastering. Worked for nearly 3yrs as a general labourer. Worked with a guy who was on his 3month unpaid leave for you know what ;), for 2 weeks. He phoned me up a few months later and said he wanted to hire me as he seen I was a hard worker.

I never had any experaince or tickets and I was FIFO from Perth to Orange in NSW on a fantastic wage (3k a week after tax) was there for a few months and then got made redundant.

Got a glowing reference from them and then got some tickets, the usual ones which arent expensive either if you look around.

Worked for a couple of companies now on short term contracts and just got a new job FIFO to numan.

It is possible to get a good job, but be aware the mines arent for everyone, you dont just rock up and they throw cash at you.

4 weeks away from your family, takeaway ur travel days and your home for 5 real days.

There are a few companies that I know of that will look at you if your coming over.

PS: I am on a bridging visa waiting for a 485 grad visa, seems to me if you work hard then someone will notice and help you out.

Originally Posted by lotto123 (Post 9875562)

hi all, im a 25 yr old girl and i need to make cash quick, my friend suggested mining in Perth he is a plumber so he would be grand to get mining , im just wondering has anyone here ever been mining, is it possible for girl to get work in mining towns in the shops etc, is the pay good? any info advice or anything would be really REALLY APPRECIATED..IM CLUELESS!! thankyou

Originally Posted by lotto123 (Post 9875562)

hi all, im a 25 yr old girl and i need to make cash quick, my friend suggested mining in Perth he is a plumber so he would be grand to get mining , im just wondering has anyone here ever been mining, is it possible for girl to get work in mining towns in the shops etc, is the pay good? any info advice or anything would be really REALLY APPRECIATED..IM CLUELESS!! thankyou