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Mining Jobs For Gladstone Area

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This is a Bowen Basin job located in the Mackay & Coalfields area. Do you live close to this location, or are you willing to FIFO from within Queensland?

You need a Standard 11 Mining Induction to be eligible for this job. If you don't have one and are not sure what this is, click the Standard 11 Mining Induction link further down the page.

Only applicants with real skills should apply. When sending in your application for the job, be sure to highlight the skills you have which are relevant.

Safety is a high priority in this industry. This job requires you to have a heightened sense of awareness and also appreciate the importance of safety in the workplace.

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mining jobs for GladstoneBandanna Energy Ltd`s managing director, Michael Gray, has told the Gladstone Observer that its mine at Springsure Creek� is set to become Australia`s next major thermal coal project, providing a ton of mining jobs for the Gladstone region.

The project has two main parts: the Springsure Creek Coal Mine Project and the Springsure Creek Agricultural Project. The purpose of the Springsure Creek Project is to demonstrate that�underground longwall mining can co-exist with agriculture.

It is located in the Bowen Basin approximately 47 kilometres south east of the town of Emerald, and is known as the Springsure Creek Coal Mine. The underground mine is expected to be in operation for 40 years producing up to 11 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of thermal coal, to be extracted using the longwall method.

Mr Gray, said because of its size and high coal quality, location close to existing infrastructure, contracted port and rail capacity, competitive cost structure and advanced approvals, the mine was positioned well for the future.

Bandanna Energy is a 14% shareholder in the huge Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) project, and�Mr Gray will be one of the speakers at the Gladstone Engineering Alliance’s Golding Major Industry Conference this week.

When asked if his company was bringing jobs to the region and what sort of production he expected to go through the Gladstone Port, Mr Gray said:

“The project will involve 380 direct full-time and 560 flow-on jobs in 2015. When fully operational the project will employ more than 580 full-time employees.

“We have a 4Mtpa contract for export through Gladstone. We do have plans for expansion of the project to ultimately more than 11Mtpa and hope to obtain additional capacity at Wiggins over the long term”�.

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Mining companies are searching to hire individuals who have a track record of being `safety-aware`. New workers who can demonstrate maturity and can follow safety instructions will always be sought after by mining recruiters and employers.

“being safety-aware and adapting to a mining culture”�

Another point to make here is “� whilst many people who are searching to get into the mines may not have much or indeed any mining experience “� simply possessing a mindset of continual improvement, being safety-aware and adapting to a mining culture are some of the keys to scoring a mining job for the many thousands of people who have no previous mining experience.

Some of the big Australian mining companies are even today, hiring people with no or relatively little mining experience and they also offer� exceptional safety training via specific site inductions. With hundreds of mines currently operating in Australia and new ones still to be developed, there are many vacancies waiting to be filled by people who are actively searching.

A shortage of unskilled and skilled labour

Increasing demand for minerals such as metallurgical coal, coking coal gold, copper and nickel globally, has been at all time high and this has created a shortage of unskilled and skilled labour in the Australian mining industry.

People are now changing their professions to take up mining jobs, as they chase the juicy benefits of high wages and favourable working conditions associated with a FIFO. Even for new starters who have found mining jobs with no experience, can expect bigger pay packets compared to other industries in Australia.

There are also many pilot-programs offered by mining companies in conjunction with the Australian Government. Some of these involve mining apprenticeships for all ages. These employment and job-search programs provide incentives for unemployed people to take up the many mining jobs that require little or no mining experience. Such jobs can be can be found on the online mining jobs boards like SEEK, Career One and Indeed.

People searching for jobs in the mining industry with no mining skills or experience in a mining environment, can work confidently alongside experienced mine workers as assistants, caterers, cleaners or simply doing a variety of kitchen-hand and food preparation jobs.

Call us today on [email protected] and we`ll show you the secrets to finding the right mining job for you, and how to stand out and ultimately get the job.

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Reference: Mining jobs�for Gladstone.

 

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Dump Truck Operator Salaries

How much do dump truck production operators earn in the mines?

Depending on where you live, or which state the mine is located in, as you can see from the information below, the salaries are very different. In Queensland and New South Wales, mining wages are pretty much the same for Dump Truck Operators. Working at a Western Australian mine you can expect to earn about 20% more than if you worked in QLD or NSW.

Dump truck operator jobs are advertised on SEEK and other mining jobs boards regularly.

According to online jobs website Indeed (au.indeed.com), the average salary for a Dump Truck Production Operator in Australia is $41.98 per hour. Salary estimates are based on 326 salaries submitted anonymously to Indeed by Dump Truck Drivers. The data was collected from past and present job ads on Indeed over the last 36 months.

Payscale.com Dump Truck Driver Pay Estimates

Looking at the salary of an entry-level Dump Truck Driver with less than 1 year experience, you can expect to earn an average hourly wage (includes bonus, and overtime pay) of AU$42 based on 24 pay reviews.

With so many different and conflicting articles about salaries, it's difficult to know what the exact take home pay is for a Dump Truck Operator.

Blackwater, Queensland Dump Truck Salaries +40%

According to Payscale.com, Dump Truck Operators in the Queensland Bowen Basin area of Blackwater, earn an average of 39.7% more than the national average. Dump Truck Operators also get more money in Western Australia (26.6% more) and Kalgoorlie (17.0% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Melbourne, Victoria (19.6% less), Brisbane, Queensland (16.2% less) and Sydney, New South Wales (14.3% less).

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What are dump truck operator employers looking for?

The following list is a collection of requirements you'll find in most advertised dump truckk operator jobs

  • Experience operating CAT trucks
  • A willingness to work rotating rosters
  • Ability to contribute and work positively in a team environment
  • Able to pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test
  • Competitive Hourly Rate plus super on all hours worked
  • Current Drivers Licence
  • Current Standard 11 or willing to obtain a Standard 11
  • Have a strong commitment to safety and Zero Harm and ensure this is a
  • priority and at the forefront of all your decision-making
  • Have a strong work history
  • High level of safety awareness
  • Relevant current RII Competencies
  • Relevant RII/ SSE sign offs/ Competencies
  • Right to work in Australia - Birth Certificate or Australian Passport
  • Sound Work History
  • Be reliable and a team player
    • About the Bowen Basin mining region, Queensland.

      The Queensland Bowen Basin contains the largest coal reserves in Australia. This major coal producing region contains one of the world’s largest deposits of bituminous coal.

      The Basin contains much of the known Permian coal resources in Queensland including virtually all of the known mineable prime coking coal. It was named for the Bowen River, itself named after Queensland’s first Governor, Sir George Bowen.

      The Bowen Basin covers a total area of over 60,000 square kilometres and is located in Central Queensland; running from Collinsville to Theodore. The entire region is home to many coal mines operated by multiple mining companies.

      Here's a list of mining companies with operations in the Bowen Basin.

      • Peabody Energy Australia Pty Ltd
      • New Hope Corporation Limited
      • QCoal Pty Ltd
      • Hail Creek Holdings Pty Ltd
      • Mt Rawdon Operations Pty Ltd
      • Glencore Coal Queensland Pty Limited
      • Fitzroy Queensland Resources Limited
      • Conquest Mining Limited
      • Ravenswood Gold Pty Ltd
      • BHP Coal Pty Ltd/li>
      • Baralaba Coal Company Pty Ltd
      • Anglo American Metallurgical Coal Pty Ltd
      • Santos Limited (JV with Santos Limited, Petronas Total and Kogas)
      • TEC Coal Pty Ltd
      • TerraCom Australia
      • Coronado Curragh Pty Ltd
      • Yarrabee Coal Company Pty Ltd

      For a more detailed view of the above list, here's the link to Queensland State Development mines list

      Resources and Infrastructure Industry (RII)

      Commonly refered to as Black Coal Competency (BCC), the RII competency is one that can be attained by an operator who has previously worked in the industry and has completed a number of operating hours on various types of machinery.

      RII competency is granted to prove correct and safe operation of mine site machinery. It is a very useful qualification to have, as it confirms the operator has the required experience and expertise.

      Find out more about RII Competencies here

      You can transfer your nationally recognised civil Excavator, Front End Loader or Dozer tickets only to RII Black Coal Competencies.