Work in the Bowen Basin, Mackay with 10 cleanskin mining

Those looking to break into the mining industry can jump into work with little to no experience in admin, trades, hospitality and sales. See 10 new listings offering up to $130k.

Tyre fitters are a vital part of mining operation and a career pathway you can get into with no prior qualifications.

Those looking to start a new career, learn a trade or hone in on hospitality skills with little to no experience can do so with mining work.

And one of the best things about these jobs is often the pay, which is much more than you would expect.

Take a look at 10 entry level jobs now on offer.

1. Business Administration: potential salary of $50k – $70k

Paget’s machine shops and workshops service the mines of Central Queensland and are looking for new people to staff their businesses.

Absolute Enterprises operates a machinery shop that services mining equipment and is looking to hire a new employee to do business administration.

The work involves general office duties such as managing office supplies, maintaining and updating company databases, answering queries by employees and clients, customer service and data management.

Jobs of this kind don’t often require experience, but knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus.

If you’re looking for a pathway into the mining industry without having to leave Mackay, a position like this might be for you.

Inquire after a traineeship here.

The mining industry is serviced here in Mackay. Get the benefits of a mining job without moving out West by looking into trade assistant positions.

2. Trade Assistants: potential salary of $50/hr

Trade assistant’s are fantastic entry level opportunities based in Mackay

These positions offer entry level employment into a wide variety of trades with many future job opportunities in the Bowen Basin.

Fenner Conveyors are looking for a trainee conveyor technician to join their team.

The position involves working in conveyor belt maintenance, repair, installation and refurbishment.

These jobs often offer the potential to upskill and will fund you receiving in receiving certifications. Inquire after a traineeship here.

3. Chef: potential salary of $60k – $95k

Ventia, a company that caters to Anglo-American’s facilities at Middlemount, Moranbah and Moura are hiring chefs to work in their kitchens.

Candidates must have at least a year of experience in a commercial kitchen..

These positions offer the same access to free facilities, accommodation and amenities that other mining industry workers get and work on the a DIDO roster of 14 days on 7 days off.

Inquire for the position here.

4. Mine Site Cleaners: potential salary of 75k

Premium cleaners are required to work for Compass Mining Group.

Workers who are available for a nine on five off roster to clean the general facilities and work part time in housekeeping.

The candidate will have some industrial cleaning experience. Inquire for the position here.

Somebody’s got to test the coal and look at the logistics of mining, why not you?

5. Coal Preparation & Port Sampler: potential salary of $88k

Inspection and testing companies like Bureau Veritas are looking for reliable individuals with a manual drivers license and basic math and computing skills.

These jobs require workers to inspect, sample and test shipments for coal mining clients.

They also look evaluate their clients needs in regards to coal production, shipping and potential exploration initiatives.

This particular role is offering to train their new employees from the ground up while providing a competitive salary, discounted health insurance and the opportunity to work from Mackay.

Inquire for the position here.

Tyre service people ensure that the tyres on the gargantuan trucks of the mines never fail.

6. Tyre Service Person: potential salary of $44 – $55/hr

Kal Tire Mining is looking to recruit trainee tyre service persons to their crews, where new employees will work under mentors in a 12 month apprenticeship.

On a 7 on 7 off roster, working 12 hour shifts, the only requirement for this position is a current drivers license, excellent communication and a “can do attitude”.

Tyre Service jobs are often out at the mines, where they’ll benefit from free amenities, accommodation and food, as well as strong starting salaries, evening during their apprenticeship.

Inquire for the position here. 

7. Non-Destructive Testing Traineeship: potential salary of up to 100k

Non-destructive testing jobs are highly lucrative and often offer entry level traineeships.

Duties in these positions largely include testing and maintaining vehicles and machinery while also performing inspections on transportation vessels, to ensure that nothing is spilt in transit.

Once accredited, jobs are available in mine sites across Australia and even in Papua New Guinea.

Jobs in non-destructive testing also often have pathways to complete certifications in engineering.

One such company offering traineeships is TICS who predominantly service North Queensland with a focus on Mackay.

Inquire for the position here.

8. Fire Technician: potential salary of up to 85k – 95k

Total Fire Solutions is looking for trainees.

Trainee’s will install, inspect, test and maintain fire protection systems, with the only requirements being computer, literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a manual drivers license.

The role is DIDO, however accommodation and a meal allowance is provided.

Inquire for the position here.

9. Sales Engineer: potential salary of 90k – 130k

Kelair Pumps Australia manufactures and distributes pumping equipment to mining operations and are looking for a new sales engineer to join their team.

While some positions require sales experience, others are entry level and allow newcomers to work their way to the top.

The most important requirement is attention to detail.

Inquire for the position here.

Plenty of industries service the mining sector without directly working at or in the mines. Pictured: Travis McElligott and Chris Johnstone from Custom Steel Fab and Norfab

10. General Trainee programs: $74k - $90k

BHP is currently offering a trainee program in coal mining, drill and blasting, infrastructure maintenance and pre-strip operations.

These opportunities conclude after a year and provide a cert 3 in your chosen discipline, mine site experience and potential pathways for lucrative employment.

It’s a must have for your SEEK watchlist.

Inquire for the position here.

Originally published as Work in the Bowen Basin, Mackay with 10 cleanskin mining