Whats the best approach to getting into the mining industry in Australia?
I live in new Zealand and want to shift over to Australia (maybe WA) because I hear they pay very good wages in the mines. I have all my NZ truck licenses and experience driving trucks forklifts and loaders. I’ve also had a job running a mobile concrete plant on site at a new prison construction project. I’m currently working on a fishing boat so dealing with hard work/ isolation won’t be a issue. Can i automatically get my aussie truck licences because of my NZ licences? I have 1,2,3,4,5,6,f,W. Will company’s help me get over and settled? What pay can should I be looking for? I’m 26 and want to get a high paying position. is there any pit falls i should be careful of? Its a big move and i want to be sure im sorted before i go. please give as much information and advice even if it seems trival. thak you.
One Response
Cocogirl
29 Jan 2010
Most companies will help you out, but you will have to pass a test to get your license transferred. The pay will be about the same as it is in NZ until you’ve been with the company for awhile and I would visit there first and check out the local jobs before up and moving and losing the job you have right now.