What is the easiest and quickest way to get work in the mining game in West Australia?

Question

I am moving to WA after seperating from my wife and would like to get into the mines and just work hard as a labourer or field assistant with the hope of moving into the excavators or dump trucks.

Answer 1

Can I suggest trying Olympic Dam in South Australia.

Thet will be seeking heaps of labourers and fieldies in the big expansion project.

Get onto BHP Billiton, they also have heaps of sites through W.A as well.

Answer 2

My husband and his friend are looking at doing that too. We have been trying to find stuff on the internet, with not alot of success.

Please let me know to if you find out, so I can pass it on to them.

Answer 3

I would go into centerlink / job centre for advice on this one.

Answer 4

Hi my husband and I moved over to Kalgoorlie from melbourne at the start of this year. He got work as soon as he got here. I think that the biggest thing is being in the region because a lot of people ring the mines from the eastern states and don't show up. My hubby didn't have a lot of mine experience but is a very hard worker. Before we left melbourne he did a heavy rigid truck course I think it took three days and costs about $850. Most companies like you to have this.There are lots and lots of jobs over here. Some of our friends flew over to get work then did their moving on a break later. Also, because you are on your own they have single mans accomodation which the mines pay for. This includes meals so you can really get on your feet. Don't worry about what each company is paying to begin with when you are here you will find that word of mouth runs rampant and that is how you will find the best jobs. To start with one company I can think of for you to call is Xtraman. I'll stop my waffling now Good Luck