Mining in Australia is big business and if you can get your foot in the door then you are likely to make a good wage. There is always a need for different mining job positions to be filled and if you have the experience, you are likely to be hired. There are some jobs that you can get in the Australian mining industry that does not require any experience at all. Read on to find out more about the different types of mining jobs available and what they entail. If you are new to this career choice and have little or no experience then one of the positions available is a dump truck driver. This position is a popular choice with men and women who want to get their foot in the door in Australian mines. A dump truck driver does not need to have any qualifications, be fit physically or have any prior experience.

Another popular type of job in the Australian mining industry is Administration positions. There are various opportunities to work behind the scenes in an Administration job whether you are skilled or unskilled. If you have worked in an administrative position in an office previously, can pass a medical and have a first-aid certificate then you will find it very easy to get this type of job. It goes without saying that hungry miners will need food and drink, and so catering staff are always needed for the mines around the country. Positions such as counter hands, kitchen assistants and chefs are available within the industry. With these kinds of positions you can chose a temporary role or even a Fly-in Fly out (FIFO) basis.

Trades assistant is another position that is easily accessible in the mining industry. This role has a wide remit, for example you could focus on plumbing, construction, electrics or heavy plant machinery. A trades assistant may be involved in the everyday tasks of running the mining operation as well as being able to learn new skills.

Above all, the position of Allrounder is a very lucrative and enjoyable role which is always available in the industry. An Allrounder position usually requires people who have some construction background and who can operate heavy plant machinery or mobile equipment. If you have the necessary skills, an Allrounder can earn as much as $100,000 per year.

From this brief guide you can see that even a select few of the jobs in the Australian mining industry are simple to get into. There is a great mix of jobs that are available to both those who have the skills and those who are completely new to the industry for potential employers to choose from.

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