Geophysics Team Member
Fender Geophysics Artarmon, New South Wales
Published: 28th April 2022
Fender Geophysics is looking for casual field staff on geophysics crews. The role offers great opportunity for travel... Read more
Fender Geophysics Artarmon, New South Wales
Published: 28th April 2022
Fender Geophysics is looking for casual field staff on geophysics crews. The role offers great opportunity for travel... Read more
Seasons Hotel Newman Newman, Western Australia
Published: 13th April 2022
Pacific Hotels Group is an Australian owned and operated company with 5 hotels across the country, and we are... Read more
Thriving Futures Port Hedland Western Australia, Western Australia
Published: 12th April 2022
Does your family have plans to move to the Pilbara region in Western Australia?Has your partner secured a role in... Read more
Programmed Industrial Maintenance ALL VICTORIA, Victoria
Published: 8th April 2022
Who Are We?Programmed Industrial Maintenance is a leading provider of industrial maintenance solutions to the... Read more
The Gerald Apartment Hotel Geralton, Western Australia
Published: 4th April 2022
The Gerald Apartment Hotel was established in 2018. We are a 40 room boutique hotel. Included in our venue is Bobs... Read more
Discovery Holiday Parks Mount Surprise, Cairns
Published: 18th March 2022
About UsG’day Group comprises three leading Australian tourism brands in Discovery Parks, G’day Parks and... Read more
Core Geophysics Regional WA, Western Australia
Published: 18th March 2022
We are seeking adventurous, motivated people for field work positions. Work is general labour assisting in the safe... Read more
Cheela Plains Pastoral Co Paraburdoo WA, Broome
Published: 16th March 2022
CHEELA PLAINS STATION STAY, in the remote outback Pilbara region of Western Australia, offers an ideal stop over... Read more
Zebra Stone FINNISS VALLEY, Darwin
Published: 16th March 2022
Do you enjoy having a joke and a laugh with customers, delivering top fun customer service?Would you like to work... Read more
The Cambridge Kununurra Kununurra, Western Australia
Published: 1st March 2022
The Cambridge Kununurra, is undergoing major renovations to become the hotel of choice, so we are calling out to all... Read more
Regional Labour Hire Gingin, Perth
Published: 28th February 2022
Exciting Housekeeping / Cleaning All Rounder opportunity coming available at a camp located in Gingin WA!Duties... Read more
Munro Geological Services Bourke, New South Wales
Published: 27th February 2022
Geological Field AssistantRole is DI/DO Western NSW.2/1 roster, food and accommodation is provided.As a... Read more
Doubletree by Hilton Alice Springs Alice Springs
Published: 20th January 2022
A Human Resources Advisor is responsible for supporting and advising management on proper policies and procedures to... Read more
Last Chance Tavern South Hedand, Western Australia
Published: 21st December 2021
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE, FRIENDS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TOGETHER!1 month free rent + relocation travel reimbursed... Read more
Cape Byron Distillery McLeod's Shoot, New South Wales
Published: 2nd December 2021
CELLAR DOOR TEAM MEMBER POSITIONSituated in the heart of our Byron Bay Hinterland farm, amongst lush subtropical... Read more
Last Chance Tavern South Hedland, Western Australia
Published: 28th October 2021
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE, FRIENDS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TOGETHER!Interested in joining a bustling skimpy bar is... Read more
Last Chance Tavern Port Hedland, Western Australia
Published: 7th October 2021
Interested in joining a bustling skimpy bar is a booming mining town?Want to save $$$$ for your next road trip?... Read more
Synaco Global Recruitment Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Published: 10th September 2021
Our value client is actively seeking Entry Level Sample Preparation Assistants to join their busy team in Kalgoorlie... Read more
Marvel Loch Hotel Marvel Loch, Perth
Published: 11th August 2021
The Marvel Loch Hotel is located 28km from Southern Cross and a thriving mining community.We are looking for... Read more
Laboratory Recruitment Services (LRS) Kalgoorlie,, WA, Western Australia
Published: 5th August 2021
Laboratory Recruitment Services (LRS) was founded to provide candidates with a central place of information on... Read more
Atlas People & Atlas Chefs Townsville
Published: 24th March 2021
Our client is located in northern Queensland. A trip to Magnetic Island, a guided snorkel dive through wrecks, a... Read more
Atlas People & Atlas Chefs Perth
Published: 24th March 2021
Our client is located in the north west of Western Australia. Gradually as the wet season passes, this place comes... Read more
Atlas People & Atlas Chefs Broome
Published: 24th March 2021
Our client is located in the north west of Western Australia. Gradually as the wet season passes, this place comes... Read more
Call a Cooler Welshpool, Perth
Published: 22nd March 2021
Join one of Australia's fastest-growing Water Cooler Companies and fast track your career.Get paid what you are... Read more
Call a Cooler Mascot, Sydney
Published: 22nd March 2021
Join one of Australia's fastest-growing Water Cooler Companies and fast track your career.Get paid what you are... Read more
Parkside Group Greenbushes, Western Australia
Published: 23rd February 2021
Parkside is a 70 plus year old large company with divisions in saw milling, timber manufacturing, land and property... Read more
Farm maintenance MILDURA, Victoria
Published: 16th February 2021
Work for an innovative processing company that specialised in land rehabilitation and recovery, if you have a hands... Read more
Frog Services Chinchilla, Queensland
Published: 16th February 2021
We are looking for a draftsperson for 3-12 months using DraftSight Professional/Ares commander. The primary focus of... Read more
Peel Mining Cobar, New South Wales
Published: 25th January 2021
WANTED FOR IMMEDIATE STARTWorking in a small exploration team in central NSW as an exploration field hand, duties... Read more
Travellers Haven Mount Isa, Queensland
Published: 11th January 2021
We are currently looking for a cleaner with a strong attention to detail to do approximately ten to twelve hours of... Read more
Money Family Moranbah, Queensland
Published: 18th September 2020
* Every weekend off*2 long weekends off per month*Car to use on your days off to get away on weekends... Read more
The Gourmet Gecko Cafe Lightning Ridge, New South Wales
Published: 30th August 2020
We are looking for a friendly, reliable cook to work the weekends and could be more hours if wanted at our little... Read more
MASPRO Engineering Condobolin, New South Wales
Published: 25th August 2020
Maspro Engineering manufactures after-market spare /replacement parts for the mining industry, while also providing... Read more
Alan and Vicky Louw Moranbah, Queensland
Published: 13th August 2020
We are a family of 4 living in Moranbah, looking for our next au pair to look after our two children ages 2 and 1 on... Read more
Precision Exploration Drilling Pty Ltd Geraldton, Western Australia
Published: 11th August 2020
Drillers Offsiders for immediate start.Work in various locations across regional WA. Accommodation and meals... Read more
The Gerald Apartment Hotel Geraldton, Western Australia
Published: 27th July 2020
The Old Man & the Sea Rooftop Baris an exciting and unique boutique bar licensed for up to 250 people, overlooking... Read more
Thai spice Moranbah, Queensland
Published: 10th July 2020
Cook/ kitchen hand needed.. For Thai cuisine in Food truck and Restaurant. A sound knowledge of Asian cuisine, would... Read more
The Job Shop Northern Territory
Published: 9th July 2020
A remote roadhouse/pub/restaurant is looking for an experienced & qualified Cook/Chef to join their team starting... Read more
Benang Canning vale, Western Australia
Published: 4th December 2019
Benang Energy is an emerging Infrastructure services provider focused on sustainable solutions within the Utilities,... Read more
Brixle Pty Ltd Newman, Western Australia
Published: 25th November 2019
Abandoned mining camp/resort cleanup in Newman.Starting early December.Looking for upto 4x fit and able people... Read more
Building Careers Australia Perth, Western Australia
Published: 5th November 2019
Building Careers Australia is on the lookout for Trade Qualified Chefs for an immediate start to work on large and... Read more
wells nsw, New South Wales
Published: 18th August 2019
Looking for another great member to join our team in outback nsw. Must have RSA and rcg or willing to obtain... Read more
Tropicoast p/l Cardwell, Cairns
Published: 11th August 2019
We are seeking EXPERIENCED hospitality 462 workers seeking second year visa .The position is live on site with... Read more
Great Western Hotel Cobar, New South Wales
Published: 28th October 2018
****PUB/HOTEL ALLROUNDERS WANTED***The Great western hotel in cobar are looking for enthusiastic individuals to... Read more
Rafferty Moranbah, Queensland
Published: 12th August 2018
Aupair Required - 22 years +- Full time- Minimum 2 days off per week- Private furnished bedroom/bathroom... Read more
Peel Mining Cobar, New South Wales
Published: 8th June 2018
WANTED for IMMEDIATE START.......work valid for 2nd Year Visa Extension.Working with an exploration team in central... Read more
Holt Moranbah, Queensland, Queensland
Published: 24th May 2018
Are you looking for a unique Australian Au Pair job - wanting to earn some money to go towards your next travels?... Read more
Saltbush Pastoral Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Published: 12th April 2018
Saltbush Contracting Pty Ltd is a privately owned contracting firm providing a diverse range of civil services,... Read more
Perth Recruitment Services Canningvale, Perth
Published: 9th January 2018
Perth Recruitment Services are urgently looking for a mechanical trade's assistant to fill a short term role (up to... Read more
Medical Media North Sydney, Sydney
Published: 15th November 2017
A Customer Service position has become immediately available in the Technical Support Team at Medical Media. Medial... Read more
CQ Commercial Laundry Emerald, Queensland
Published: 12th October 2017
Production WorkersCQ Commercial Laundry is a locally owned business supporting the Local, Mining & Tourism... Read more
Lightning Ridge Bowling Club Lightning Ridge, New South Wales
Published: 28th September 2017
Hi, looking for a Chef or experienced cook how is looking to venture away from the coast to a small opal mining town... Read more
White Cliffs Hotel White Cliffs, New South Wales
Published: 6th June 2017
We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated individual to join our team. The White... Read more
Nash Gladstone, Queensland
Published: 22nd February 2017
WANTED someone to become part of our family. We are not interested in having someone WORK FOR US but want someone... Read more
Janz Meandarra, Queensland
Published: 17th February 2017
Job available!Hello backpackers, we currently are looking for another person to work at our small country,... Read more
Bouygues Pty Ltd Perth, Western Australia
Published: 10th November 2016
• Answers incoming telephone calls, determining the purpose of the call and directs the call to appropriate... Read more
Bouygues Pty Ltd Sydney, New South Wales
Published: 8th November 2016
• Answers incoming telephone calls, determining the purpose of the call and directs the call to appropriate... Read more
GrubFinder Anywhere
Published: 8th September 2016
Want to make some easy money as you are travelling around?GrubFinder is looking to expand their takeaway... Read more
3c's cafe Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory
Published: 31st August 2016
We are looking for a motivated person to join our team. Our cafe is in a remote seaside mining town, full time hours,... Read more
Tiny Tot Nannies Newman, Western Australia
Published: 30th August 2016
*Aupair job Available in Newman- WA**This job is perfect for someone who is planning to save money; or someone... Read more
Specialised Geo Pty Ltd Wollongong
Published: 11th August 2016
Specialised Geo provide expert geotechnical solutions for civil, construction, mining and maintenance projects... Read more
Compass Group Howard Springs, Darwin
Published: 14th April 2016
ESS is the market leading support services division of Compass Group, providing multi-service capability to major... Read more
McIntosh Blackwater , Queensland
Published: 3rd March 2016
Hello!!Are you an energetic, fun, friendly, smiley and a warm hearted person? Do you genuinely love children? Then... Read more
Job Capital Sydney
Published: 12th February 2016
Are you looking for a 3-6 month working contract to fund your travels around Australia?We are currently looking... Read more
Hunter Bailey Pty Ltd Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000, Brisbane
Published: 9th November 2015
Hunter Bailey is seeking an Entry Level Sales Assistant for a rapidly expanding marketing and sales team! Our... Read more
Scaffolding Management Services Pty Ltd Karara Mine Site, Perth
Published: 22nd September 2015
SMS Contracting Pty Ltd is a Western Australian privately owned business and a market leader in scaffolding, project... Read more
Metropolitan Hotel Nymagee Nymagee, New South Wales
Published: 29th August 2015
Rural pub currently seeking an all-rounder, jobs include : bar work, housekeeping, some cooking and general upkeep of... Read more
Compass Group FIFO Perth, Perth
Published: 7th August 2015
ESS is the market leading support services division of Compass Group, providing multi-service capability to major... Read more
CHILLAGOE ECO LODGE CHILLAGOE, Queensland
Published: 9th February 2015
We have an accommodation/camping lodge situated in Chillagoe, Far North Queensland -approx 3hrs inland from Cairns.... Read more
Morris Corporation Perth, Western Australia
Published: 2nd February 2015
Morris is an Australian owned facilities management and industrial hospitality company. Morris provides solutions... Read more
Private Moranbah , Queensland
Published: 27th January 2015
We are currently seeking an Au-Pair to assist our family in caring for our two beautiful little girls whilst we both... Read more
Toptal Melbourne
Published: 13th January 2015
Toptal is one of the most innovative and rapidly growing tech startups from Silicon Valley. Our exclusive network of... Read more
Toptal Sydney
Published: 13th January 2015
Toptal is one of the most innovative and rapidly growing tech startups from Silicon Valley. Our exclusive network of... Read more
Morris Corporation Western Australia- Regional , Western Australia
Published: 30th December 2014
Morris Corporation is Australia's largest privately owned facilities management specialist; with over 45 years'... Read more
Three Two's Gold MIne Clermont, Qld, , Queensland
Published: 29th December 2014
GOLD MINING OPPORTUNITY:CARETAKERS REQUIRED: IMMEDIATE STARTYvonne Palmer / Mick Schuch– Clermont QLDGOLD... Read more
Free Energy Solution Gympie and Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast
Published: 4th October 2014
Want to make minimum $150 per day, but sky is the limit, playing a major role in saving the planet and saving... Read more
TRASK , Sydney
Published: 1st June 2014
We currently have roles with this established and highly regarded Contact Centre. The Contact Centre is State of the... Read more
Compass Group , Darwin
Published: 6th March 2014
Join our relief pool teamJoin the preferred support services partner to the resources sectorWork locally and... Read more
Private , Queensland
Published: 28th February 2014
Wanted: Heavy Equipment Operators Lockyer Valley Qld.Excavator, Dumptruck, Loader & Crushing Equipment Operators... Read more
Trin , Queensland
Published: 30th January 2014
Hi,We are a family in Moranbah looking for a Live in Au Pair to look after our two boys 4 and 8. The eldest is... Read more
The Globe Hotel , New South Wales
Published: 29th December 2013
The Globe Hotel is a country pub located 3 hours from Sydney in the heart of the Mudgee wine country. Our pub... Read more
AWX , Darwin
Published: 23rd October 2013
AWX are market leaders in Recruitment and pride ourselves in employing quality people, partnering industry,... Read more
Civmec Construction & Engineering , Darwin
Published: 13th August 2013
Darwin Offshore Logistics BasePosition:The Darwin Offshore Logistics Base (DOLB), part of Civmec Construction... Read more
We can all agree that Australia is big and empty. Unless you know what you're looking for...
The truth is that Australia is very mineral rich. From coal and iron ore to some of the world's most sought-after gems, Australia's mining industry is one of the biggest in the world, which is great news for backpackers on a 417 or 462 visa looking for work.
Australian mining jobs aren't exactly in convenient locations. Most of the jobs are found in regional, hard to access parts of the Australian mainland - places where minerals have been left to slow cook for millions of years, and where the opening of a huge open cut mine won't be met by much, if any, resistance. Mount Isa, Queensland's largest mining town, is a 20 hour drive from the state capital of Brisbane, for example.
With the greatest amount of land at their disposal, it makes sense that Australia's two biggest states, Western Australia and Queensland, are the country's mining powerhouses.
If you're looking for a mining job, you've probably heard the term FIFO, which stands for 'fly in, fly out'. Because most Australian mining jobs are seriously remote, it makes sense for mining companies to fly their workers in and have them work non-stop for weeks at a time, before flying them out again for an extended break.
A FIFO worker's schedule will depend on the company and the job. Some FIFO workers will work two weeks on before getting two weeks off, others will have three on and one off, etc.
While many mining jobs require a university-level education, there are a number of entry-level positions open to willing working holidaymakers that require minimal training and expertise. Examples include:
When you combine big machinery with a notable lack of medical facilities, safety becomes all the more important. Mining sites are some of the most red tape filled workplaces in the world, and for good reason.
The 'tickets' - the qualifications and licences - that you'll need will depend on the job that you're going for. As a minimum you'll have to show a white card, the same card necessary to step foot on any construction site in Australia, and a police security clearance.
From there the necessary tickets become job-specific, like a heavy vehicle (sometimes called a 'heavy rigid' or HR) licence for drivers. The necessary tickets should be stated on the job description.
If you get through the first few stages of the interview process, you'll most likely be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical to ensure that you are fit to work in what can often be challenging conditions.
In short? Really good.
If you're willing to put up with the less desirable aspects of the job, you can often earn more as an entry-level worker in the mines as you can as a highly trained professional in the city. It's common for a cleaner or labourer to earn $40 an hour - double Australia's world-leading minimum wage. On top of that, many mining jobs, in particular FIFO, will see living expenses like accommodation and food paid for. You also won't be tempted by a trip to the mall or cinema, because there is no mall or cinema.
So, is a mining job the right choice for you, the working holidaymaker? Let's sum up the pros and cons.
Pros
Cons
So while Australian mining jobs are terrific for your bank balance and your visa extension, the more human sides of the job can be a challenge.
The pay and limited amount of jobs can mean it's a competitive space to get work in. But if you can, there's almost no better way for a working holidaymaker to make good, fast money.