One of our recent posts about Pybar Mining Services talks about how they are about to start recruiting�to fill a load of�underground mining jobs.�After a quick Google Search for these underground mining jobs, we quickly noticed how many other opportunities at various mines around Australia there was for underground miners. As a result, we thought this was the perfect opportunity to talk about the underground�industry in Australia, the various jobs available and how to land your dream career.
What is Underground Mining?
Underground Mining is generally used for areas where the mineral seam is too far underground for open cut mining to be of use. �In Australia a significant proportion of it’s coal, gold, nickel, copper, zinc, lead, tin, uranium and diamond exports come from underground mines.
Given the large scale of this industry, Australia has some of the world’s most productive and technologically advanced longwall coal mines, and many mature, deep base and precious metal underground operations. This has seen Australia become an industry leader, with expertise and intellectual property now being exported around the world.
What Underground Mining Jobs are available in Australia?
Underground mining jobs in Australia are unique, with workers requiring extensive training in�machinery operations and heightened safety awareness.� With more and more mines in Australia increasing production or re-opening in response to a lift in prices, we thought we would give you a quick run down on what jobs are currently out there.
After a quick search on some of the major job websites including Seek, Adzuna and Career One showed hundreds of jobs available. Below we have highlighted a few of them to give you a quick snapshot of what is available.
Underground Dump Truck�Driver – Townsville QLD
This company are looking to recruit a FIFO Underground Dump Truck Operator to work on an ongoing basis.
Underground Conveyor Maintenance Roles – Fitters, Electricians, Operators – PIMS Group – Mackay, QLD
PIMS currently operates�several large projects over multiple mine sites across the�Bowen Basin in Queensland.��Due to recent growt, PIMS�are currently seeking applications from�experienced�Underground Conveyor Fitters, Electricians�& Operators to represent the PIMS Group.
Recruiting for all types of Underground Miners – Western Australia
One of Australia’s leading Underground Mining companies is recruiting�for all types of underground roles. This includes but isn’t limited to�Service Crew, Truck Drivers,�Bogger Operators,�Jumbo Operators,�Nippers, HD Fitters �and more.
* We got these examples from Adzuna,�Seek�and�Jora. Click on the links to keep searching!
What qualifications do Underground Mining Jobs require?
At a minimum you should posses the following (Click on the links to be directed to the ticket�page):
- Mining Safety Induction Ticket (Standard 11)
- Work Safely at Heights Ticket
- Minimum of current C Class licence, HR looked at favourably
- Current First Aid certificate
- Trade Certificate – Where applicable
- Ability to pass a medical. For coal mines you can do a coal board medical.�
In addition to these you can also upskill to give yourself a better chance at landing your dream job. Courses could include:
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces ticket
- Dump Truck ticket
- 4WD Training course
- Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
- And much more!
How a well-written mining resume can land you a dream mining job
iMINCO works with mining and construction training organisation Industry Pathways who specialise in the preparation of high quality resumes for the mining, construction and oil and gas industries.
With a strong focus on your skills, qualifications and work experience, the resumes they create will better your chances of getting an interview. Their industry specific resumes have proven particularly successful for people who are looking to enter the mining industry and are applying for entry-level mining jobs.
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