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Welcome to Customer Stories.
This document contains customer stories, stories written by my customers explaining their journey of
getting a job in the mining industry and in most cases with no prior experience. Some are short and
some are long in length, but the main thing is I hope you can take something away from these stories
today and take action this week.
I have also added some extra resources for you under each story. Note, that if someone has got a job
and its in Western Australia and you are after a job in Queensland, still check the companys website
as they often have projects all over Australia!
Remember when you get a job, email me your story so I can add it below. Would love to hear from
you!
Cheers, Ross
First Story: Matt, Driller Offsider, Western Australia

I landed in Perth and spent a couple days getting to know my surroundings then started
calling some companies. I created a list of all the Drilling companies I could find from your
guide, and any where I could find them, and then started calling each one-by-one. When I
called all I said was "Hi my name is Matt, I'm interested in working as a Drillers Offsider and
wondering if you have any positions going?". I think I called something like 30-40 different
companies all in the same day. They all asked the normal questions like "Do you have
experience?", "Do you have a HR license?", and "Are you living in Perth?". Some asked if I
have a MARCSTA ticket, but not all. 95% of the companies asked me to email my resume to
them, so having pen-and-paper next to the phone was critical. I didn't have any experience
with Drilling Offsider work so I would say each time "No experience but I'm really keen to
learn", the companies liked hearing that. Only two companies said "No, nothing going now"
and ended the conversation at that. A lot of them said "Not right now but that's likely to
change".
Like your guide says, there's a high turn-over of Driller Offsiders and the companies might be
looking the next day or the next week. Two days after I called every company on my list I
was offered two jobs and had another two job interviews organised, and another three days
after that I had accepted a job. It only took me one week to land a job after calling as many
companies as possible. I kept getting job offers after that as the companies are always
looking for Driller Offsiders, it's just a matter of time before they call you.
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Now I'm in the Mining Industry and building my experience I've got more options. I can
move around to different companies with better working conditions/pay. It's all about the
experience out here. The big companies don't want to look at you until you have some
Mining Industry experience behind you. My plan is to do this Drilling Offsider work for a
while then move into something more my style, like driving trucks.
Like your guide says, Drilling Offsider work is one of the easier jobs to get because all you
really need is your HR license and Senior First Aid ticket. Some companies will ask you
to get your MARCSTA ticket before they will offer you a job, other bigger companies will
put you through 2-3 weeks paid training including MARSCTA and everything else from
4WD Driving to Fatigue Management courses. Starting pay is around $300.00 per day before
tax. If you get offered more you're doing well.
RC Drilling is definitely hard and fast all day. I suggest getting your strength and fitness up
before applying for RC Drilling. Diamond Drilling is slower, some of the older guys in the
game call it "Gentleman's Drilling". Some tips for people looking at Driller Offsider work
for the first time: Prepare your resume before calling the companies, if they ask for it you
need to get their email address and send it straight away (use pen-and-paper when calling).
Sort out any personal business well before applying for work, once you're in you won't have
time to organise/solve problems outside of work (you will only have energy to work, eat, and
sleep). Get your fitness up, it's hard work but if you prepare yourself it's easier to adapt.
Start drinking lots of water, practise now because you'll be doing lots of it out here. Eat
healthy, you'll need your body in good form when starting out here. Get your sleeping
patterns in-sync, we're up around 5:00am and asleep by 8:00pm-9:00pm (day shift only). My
experience has been good, I owe a lot of that to your guide Rosco. It has lots of information
people should take-in when thinking about working out here. Go through it, think about it,
and then go through it again. Research and learn as much as you can so you know what
you're getting yourself into. I've heard other good stories but also bad stories too. It's all
about your prep work and making sure you're ready.
Last piece of advice for others reading this: A lot of people fall into the drinking trap, don't
get involved if you want to work-and-save. There's a culture of drinking hard after working
hard, it's not easy the next day when waking up at 5:00am to do a hard 12 hours work, and
your boss will get rid of you faster than you can imagine. Most companies have zero-
tolerance when it comes to drugs and alcohol, so stay on top of your game and enjoy working
hard for some good money. Thanks Rosco, your guide has helped me in a major way
Resources: if you are interested in this area:
Kalgoorlie
http://www.topdrill.com.au/
http://www.vmdrilling.com.au/
http://www.layne.com.au/contact_info.html
http://www.ausdrill.com.au
http://www.mdudrill.com.au/
http://perseverancedrilling.com/
http://www.drillingaus.com/
http://www.massdrill.com.au/
http://www.mckaydrilling.com.au/
http://www.strangedrilling.com.au

Perth but some have offices in other areas of W.A
http://www.westcore.com.au/
http://www.australiancontractmining.com.au/
http://www.murchisonexploration.com.au
http://www.dgswa.com.au/Home.aspx
http://www.roebournecontractors.com.au
http://www.barberdrilling.com/au/services.htm
http://www.mosslake.com.au
http://www.kimberleywater.com.au/
http://www.winmaxdrilling.com.au/
http://www.boulderbusters.com.au/
http://www.leonmarshdrilling.com.au/
http://www.drillwest.com.au/
http://www.yilgarndrillblast.com/index.html
http://www.connectordrilling.com.au
http://www.hagstromdrilling.com.au/
http://www.totaldrillingservices.com.au/
http://www.brandrill.com/
http://www.downhole.com.au/
http://www.boartlongyear.com
http://www.brandrill.com
http://www.grovebrookdrilling.com.au/
http://www.drill.com.au/
http://www.orbitdrilling.com.au/
http://www.challenge.com.au/
http://www.westcore.com.au/
http://www.wallisdrilling.com.au/

Second Story: Sarah, Caterer, Western Australia.

I am currently working in a Nickel Mine here in Western Australia. I'm FlyIn/FlyOut 2
weeks on 1 week off. I am employed with Compass Group and working with ESS Services
on a Remote Site at Murrin Murrin. I started as a Room Cleaner and I am now working in the
Dining Room.
I moved to Western Australia in February. My first step was to get employment, anything I
could get while getting prepared for that job in the mines. WA is known as Wait Awhile. If
you are lucky some have been able to secure a job at the first instance. I first needed to get
my NZ license transferred over to a WA license, the cost is around $40.00. Second was
obtaining a police clearance. The cost is around $55.00. This application is now done at any
Post Shop in Australia. I found here in WA that all jobs you apply for now require a police
clearance. This is within Australia. It took me 3 months to get my job in the mines. I have
waited a long time but once I got to WA it just went on from here and the interviews, emails
and phone calls didn't stop.
I also obtained Marcsta Card and Blue/White Construction Card. Although it's not a
requirement with Compass it does help. The cost was $140.00 for Marcsta and I got the
White card free.
If you are looking at coming from New Zealand and wanting work straight away they usually
take Chefs and Tradesmen first. There is a website that you can register on its found at
Compass Group Australia. Click on Current Opportunities. You will need to register online
first before contacting them. The process is usually 6 - 8 weeks, so be patient thats just how
long it takes. I found other work which covered me. Don't throw your job in until you have
signed a contract with anyone in the mining industry. The reason being is there could be a
delay, and then you will be left without work until you start. The money is not bad I am
getting around $55k a year. I am full time, so if you convert that to NZ dollars it is still better
than in NZ and its the same money every fortnight. After 6 months I can move on to
Construction Work. 4 weeks on 1 week off and it pays around $95k a year. (Thats Australian
dollar.) That is once you have completed 6 months service. There are casual positions that
Compass offers, it pays more and you get to move around to the different mine sites. Once
you are casual you are required to work anywhere they offer. It could be Pot Wash, (the pots
and pans just keep coming), or Room Cleaning, Dining Room. If you have your bus license
or heavy trade you could be utilised out in those areas.
Working for Compass is a "Great" opportunity because it just goes on from here. I have
everything paid for getting to camp, my meals, you have access to the gym swimming pool
and on every camp there is a "wet mess".(Pub)
But just remember though if you blow numbers you're window seated on the next plane out.
I work on one of the biggest Nickel Mines here in Australia, it is a production mine. I love
my job and once youre in the opportunities don't stop.
For Current Vacancies with Compass Group visit here:
http://careers.compass-group.com.au/

They also hire Electricians, Chefs, bus drivers.

There are other companies that hire cleaners, chefs, caters etc.

Action Industrial Catering
HR Department: 08 94491600
P.O Box 622 Welshpool BC WA 6986
Unit 4/524 Abernethy Road, Kewdale WA6105 http://www.actioncatering.com/employment/

There is also Sodexho, Morris and Campservices. These companies do require you to have
certificates, Senior 1st Aid, Marcsta, Blue/White Card along with a current Police clearance
and WA License.
http://www.morriscorp.com.au/ Morris
http://au.sodexo.com/auen/default.asp Sodexho
http://www.australiancampservices.com.au/ Camp Services

These jobs are advertised online. Application for any jobs must be filled out in the first
instance online supported by a current CV. Make sure you have a valid email address,
contact phone numbers and 3 good references that they can contact.

http://www.wilsonsecurity.com.au Wilson Security, sometimes have security roles in remote
locations.


Third Story: Underground Dump Truck Operator, Western Australia

Im 55 and was thinking maybe I was too old with not enough relevant work experience to be
employed but I got work soon after getting to Kalgoorlie. If youre capable and have a good
work ethic, the jobs are here.
I think whats important is a good resume and good manner and enthusiasm plus employers
want to feel sure youll be responsible and reliable.
From my experience here, I found Ross is correct, if you dont have specific skills that the
mines want, you wont get a job unless youre over here because they have plenty of
unskilled people on their books that are living here and can start work tomorrow and thats
often what the mines and contractors want.
I took any work I could at first, even gardening at the Museum paid $26 per hour for 4 hours
a week.
Checkout operators at Woolworths get $23 an hour. Kalgoorlie is a pretty wealthy place,
mining wages are about twice the Aussie average wage. Kal is still a small place with a
friendly, laid back vibe. Everything closes on Sunday and the supermarkets close at 6PM.

I came from NZ, there are lots of kiwis in Kal. I caught planes, Auckland to Sydney then
Sydney - Perth then a 7 hour train ride to Kalgoorlie but I learnt Quantas fly direct from
Adelaide to Kalgoorlie so something like Jetstar Auckland - Adelaide and Quantas Adelaide
to Kalgoorlie costs about the same but saves the 7 hour train trip.
When I first got here I stayed in the Exchange and York hotels. The York was $5 more per
night but I got free internet in the room there which was helpful because I was still applying
for all the online mining jobs I could.
Later I bought a small wifi modem device that came with 8GB of internet access for $100 so
I have internet on the laptop wherever I go if I want, even in the car. Internet in Kalgoorlie is
not that fast. Vodaphone dont really have great coverage, Optus which I use, is pretty good
everywhere and Optus told me Telstra gets the best coverage even out to the mines but costs
more. Internet is important to me being away from home as I can talk to family on Skype,
connection sometimes cuts out a bit but not too bad.
I spent quite a lot of time looking for a cheaper place to stay than the Hotels and found it
quite difficult as most places are full most of the time. Single rooms cost about $160 - $210
per week in boarding houses and such like. The visitors centre has accommodation brochures
available.
I walked everywhere until I got a job and then found a cheap $1100 car which was lucky
because cheap cars are hard to get here. Look on gumtree.com for these things.
The local paper the Kalgoorlie miner has a jobs section every Wednesday and Saturday.
I went round all the employment agencies I could find and left my Resume (you can also sign
a weekly register to show them youre still looking for work) Strudwick, Mining People,
Acorn, Core, Skilled, Integrated and Total Industrial Solutions (TIS) in Boulder ( A town
near Kal and connected to it)
Also a lot of job hunters go to the Thursday morning meetings at the Super Pit shop in
Boulder and an HR person gives a talk about working at the Super Pit and you hand in your
CV (Resume in Aus) and leave it with them. Super pit is looking for 80 people at the
moment, a lot of dump truck drivers because they are changing their rosters to even time 7
days/nights on 7 off.

They want you to have an MR (Medium rigid) truck licence as a prerequisite for Dump
trucks, which is the Aussie equivalent of a Class 2 NZ truck license. There are truck driving
schools in Kal.
Many Drilling cos want their offsiders to have a HR license (NZ class 4 equivalent I think)
I was told not to apply for offsider positions because its real hard work, especially in
summer heat and the average stay for offsiders is 3 months. They want young guys with no
ties who can head out and go bush if necessary, swagging and working in the outback.

I found TIS is a good place to get mine shut down work which is temporary work during
mine shut downs that may last a few days to weeks, I was offered work but already had a full
time job by then.
It pays well, in the $30s per hour and is a good entry into mining as you get known from
working there. You get inducted into the mine youll be working at, which may mean a paid
day learning about the mine and how to work and be safe there. Safety is a big thing that the
mines are very careful about and give a big emphasis to.

The thing about these employment agencies is they are usually more in the line of labour hire.
I got a temporary job through Integrated working in a soil sample testing Assay place. I was
paid $18.75 per hour, low for Kal but I reckon the company was paying Integrated at least
$25 and Integrated keep 25% for themselves and pay you the rest as their own contracted
employee, every hour you work they are also being paid for your labour!
It wasnt clear to me until I was told after all the paperwork was done that I was actually
working for Integrated and being hired out to the Assay place and I felt a bit used and
deceived by this process and it didnt seem entirely fair to me but I was happy enough to have
a starting full time job until I got something better.
One day at work there, I missed a phone call as the machines were so noisy. When I dialed
back the number it was KCGM, the super pit, an HR person had called to offer me a job as a
Trainee Process Technician but because she couldnt get hold of me the job was offered to
someone else on the list, the next phone call, thats how fast the mining industry works.
As it turned out, I worked there just a couple of weeks before I got a job I really wanted,
driving underground dump trucks in a Gold mine.
The reason I got that job was luck, preparation, persistence and a good resume I think.

There were some things I decided I needed to get as soon as I arrived in Kal.
A cell phone I could be contacted on at any time.
A local mailing address that I could put on my resume and fill out as my home address on all
the forms you need to fill in and for certificates to be mailed to you, like Drivers license and
First Aid and Police cert.
I got a WA drivers license asap you can change you NZ license over and get a temporary
WA DL same day in the vehicle licensing office, costs less than $100.
A National Police Clearance Certificate get forms from post office, costs less than $100 and
is posted out within about 10 working days
And a Senior First Aid certificate 2 day course, run by Red Cross, costs about $180

I was able to continually improve my Resume adding the new things such as Police
certificate to it even before I had it issued, since I knew I had no criminal record.
Rosss advice to use bullet points made it a lot easier to read and more punchy and I think
that might be quite important as the HR people have so many of these to read through. So
being specific and to the point about some qualities or qualifications they are likely to be
looking for might catch their eye.
As I got a better idea of what mining companies wanted, I was able to emphasis some things
more
I think they want people, even if inexperienced in mining -
With some get up and go, enthusiasm and energy
Honest
Hardworking who wont shirk working 12 hour shifts
Reliable, who they believe wont miss shifts or take sickies
Capable - helps to have various work experience suggesting capability to adapt easily to
mining
Being able to mix as part of a team, to fit in and not be difficult or negative to deal with
Safety is a big issue, so it pays to be seen to be mature in attitude and responsible
Drugs use and alcohol are just not tolerated at all. The mines are really strict on this and
randomly drug test staff and also randomly breathalyse. Alcohol after work wont breathalyse
next day, but other recreational drugs will test positive and youll lose your job.

I was told Marcsta is becoming less important to have because the mines are preferring
employees to go through the individual mine company induction process. I never got Marcsta
at all as my mine induction was done by the company I was employed by, 2 days classroom
and 1 day on site, most of it around correct procedure and safety in that mine.

I had walked around all the mining companies I could find, leaving my resume but in the end
I got my mining job because I met someone who worked in that mine at the First aid course I
did.
I asked him to hand in my resume saying how important it was to me and because he did so
and was an insider prepared to recommend me, they decided to give me an interview.
I read some good advice about dressing up, even in a suit for a mining job interview, why?
Because everyone dresses down for the job, the aim is to impress at the interview and show
how much the job means to you. Didnt have a suit but wore my best clothes.
Also some very good advice I came across, was to read up about the company first, so I
memorized my mining companys motto and core values.
As soon as appropriate in the interview I mentioned some of the core values and the
interviewer and foreman were really impressed by this. They told me I had done my
homework and that counted for quite a lot I think because not so many people do this.
I was also very determined to be up for the interview, energetic and enthusiastic and that
wasnt hard as getting that job meant a lot to me.
When I got home from the interview I advised my referees to expect calls. I was even too late
as one had already been called as soon as I left the 5PM interview, which was 9PM NZ time.
A few days later I got an email from the Co. with appointments for my mobility tests, drug
tests and MWHS medical check and I felt a lot more confident the job was mine since the
company was paying for these things.

Im learning to drive the underground dump trucks, which is a job I never expected to get
barely a month after getting here, I was lucky in having an insider hand in my Resume and I
did a good enough job in the interview to show Id be reliable and hard working, that I
respected the company and could do the job for them and that I wanted it. I went everywhere
I could find to leave my resume.

One thing I did say, was that I was in Kalgoorlie to stay. I dont know if that will be the case
in future as things change and Ill put my family first but mining companies here will feel
better about you being more likely to stay at the job if your home and family are in
Kalgoorlie or a reason for you to want to stay here. Kalgoorlie is mostly not seen as a FIFO
place. The mining cos here tend to encourage local employment and family life over FIFO.

Kal is a quiet place with not so much to do and the rosters here are often ( family friendly)
even time 4 on 4 off in my case but there are extra shifts available, and the weather is sunny
almost every day.
I get paid $37 an hour including super and medical insurance. Experienced Dump truck
drivers (1 -2yrs) are going to the Hunter valley and Queensland where the going rate can be
$55 -60 for even time rosters.

After I got this job, I got offered another working 5 x 10 hour days as a yardman for a drilling
company for $25 an hour. I dont think Im that great worker or have a great resume so just
making the point that for fit, competent, capable people with a good work attitude there are
good paying jobs here and not only in the mines themselves. Also the mines are safe working
places and professionally managed and morale is good. The people here in Kal are helpful
and friendly.

The latest news is that Aus needs 170,000 new mine workers over the next 5 years, so youre
reading Roscos guide at a good time, the jobs are here, even for unskilled and older 55 Y.O.
guys like me, if youre honest and capable and reliable and not afraid of 12 hour day/night
shifts.
I hope this is helpful to anyone considering trying mining.
Without Rosss guide showing me how and where to get started and his generous help and
advice I dont think Id have made it here at all.

Resources Mention:
http://totalgroup.com.au/
http://www.yorkhotel.com.au/
http://www.acornrecruitment.net.au/jobsonline.aspx
http://superpit.com.au/

Fourth Story: Truck Driver, Western Australia

G'day Rosco,
Thought I would drop you a line to tell you what has been happening with me and work.
I got the inspiration to pull-up stumps and drive almost non-stop from the Sunshine Coast in
Queensland (where there is bugger all work) straight to Kalgoorlie (where there is a ton of
work). We are members of housecarers.com so we found a chick who wanted to go back to
NZ for a wedding (there are some 17,000 Kiwis here in Kal) and me and the missus are
house-sitting for her and her two huge dogs at no cost to us. It turned out to be the smartest
thing we could have done!! I was only here two days and I landed a job with a transport
company delivering fuel to a remote mining site about 420 k's east of Kalgoorlie. I work hard
and long hours but the pay is good and I will make just under $100,000 per year. While I am
doing this job, I have my eyes and ears wide open looking at other opportunities.
Some things are very important to employers here and I've listed just a few of the must or
should have's before you join the long queue of other hopefuls looking for work.
The first comment I will make is that there is a heap of work here in the Kalgoorlie region - If
you can't find work here, you don't want to work - I am 66 years old and I had no trouble
landing work. I have only been here 2 1/2 weeks and I have landed one job and been offered
two others.
A Western Australian HR (or preferably HC) licence is the minimum expectation - if you get
here without a HR licence, get one here in Kalgoorlie.
MARCSTA is an absolute must
Mine-ready medical is a must
A Kalgoorlie address is an absolute must - NO ONE will employ you if you don't have one
A Police clearance is a must
A clean driving record is a bonus
A real good resume is a must
Right, now to the hard bit. Finding somewhere to live is a challenge. The real estate agents
are hopeless. They are ALWAYS late for inspections and the method they adopt for
house/flat/unit inspections is a joke. They give you 10 minutes to look through the house and
then if you are interested, you lodge all of the reams of information they require to be
submitted to the owner and he/she then chooses who will get the lease; this process could
take up to a week or more, so be prepared to get frustrated with their system.
So, the message here is "be prepared" before you come over armed with everything necessary
to get a job.
Don't just join the long list of hopefuls who turn up at the Kalgoorlie Super Pit shop each
Thursday morning hoping to land one of the very scarce dump truck job.
Management at the Super Pit tell us that it costs $65,000 to train a dump truck operator, so
they are going to be very picky when it comes to the selection process.
The final point I want to make is this. There is going to be a HUGE shortage of skilled people
much sooner than later, so companies will have to invest in training or they will not be able to
find workers for the projects they have on the go. That situation has to be good for all of us -
YES?
Cheers,
Resources Mention: http://www.housecarers.com/

Fifth Story: Driller Offsider, Western Australia

Hey Rosco,
I brought your 'tips' about two months ago while I was a storeman working in Geelong with
nothing but a forklift license and a Cert 3 in Warehousing and Distribution.... that's it.... that's
all I had!
I got your 'tips' for $40 and went and done what you told me to do!
I put myself through a HR license and a First Aid Certificate whilst I was still employed at
my current job.
Once I had these tickets I started going through all the companies that you provided me with
and I rang them every 2nd night. Whilst it was hard to get past the receptionist there was a
couple of companies that would let me talk to the HR manager.
When I spoke to the HR manager I told them what I wanted to do, what I was willing to do
(anything that would put me ahead of the bloke in front of me), and asked them what I
needed to do.
One HR manager was really good to talk to and asked me to email my resume straight away.
In the meantime there was another HR manager that said the same thing.
After about 6 weeks I had an email on a Sunday afternoon asking me if I could be in Perth
(dont forget I live in Geelong, Victoria.... opposite side of the country) at 10am Tuesday.
Of course I said yes and I made my way to Perth.
After 5 minutes I knew I had the job because I had made the effort.
They are now going to put me through a 4wd course and a working at heights course... I start
at $300 a shift and it keeps going up every 3 months... and after 12 months I am eligible for a
traineeship to get my Drillers Certificate.
I was so sceptical about buying your tips... but it has been nothing but a blessing... I got an
interview from the other side of the country with your 'tips' ...and some encouragement.
Rosco your tips dont just give you the contacts...they also give you the belief... If you do
what your told. Dont be like I was and feel like your harassing the company. If it wasnt for
Rosco (and my wife) I would've given up after two weeks. Dont give up...keep ringing...
keep letting them know you wont go away..you are serious.
In short me and my family are so grateful to Rosco and his help. I done only half of what
Rosco said and was lucky enough to get an interview (from the other side of the country)...
and now my life has changed... its up to me know.
Rosco if I ever get to meet you then its my shout...always.
Resources mention: nil

Sixth Story: Multi Plant Operator, Western Australia

First email
I must admit when I came across your websites I was very dubious and thought just another
money making scam. How wrong was I, after purchasing your guide reading it a few times
and changing my resume to suit I have realized I should have done it years ago.
I have landed a multi operators position in a WA mine.
Not having any experience or all the qualifications was going to be against me but my
persistence while still living on the east coast of Australia has paid off and I can honestly say
it was due to your in depth guide and multi part coarse.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I will be recommending you to anyone looking at
employment in the mining industry.
Second Email with more info:
I am starting with Minara Resources at their murrin murrin operations.
Start early December.

They did mention to me they are always hiring due to turn over of staff and the HR
department are trying to get a talent pool together that they can call upon when places come
up.

As I mentioned I didn't have any mining experience. I only had residential building
experience in Sydney with a HC truck licence and excavator ticket.

Thanks again for sharing your experience and knowledge. I am sure it is what gave me this
opportunity.

Resources mention:
http://www.minara.com.au/

Seventh Story: Labourer, Western Australia

G'day Rosco, bought your mining guide a few months ago when in was back in New
Zealand, between that and info from mates already in oz I think it made a huge difference to
getting straight into work. A couple of things I've found that may be helpful to guys back in
nz, unless you are really really qualified or know someone over here don't bother applying
until you are over in oz [the HR people just delete your resume and move onto the next 1]
have an ozzie address and ph number and if you want to work out of WA have a WA address,
I've talked to a lot of queensland boys here and they had to set up in Perth to get WA jobs,
also if you don't have any experience then get as many tickets as you can, I followed your
advice and got police clearance, Whitecard, senior 1st aid, WA heavy vehicle Licence [NZ
licence transferred over], NZ police clearance, Advanced rigger, CN&CV crane and Forklift.
I reckon those tickets on my resume got me the job because I had limited experience and no
current ozzie work history or referees but here I am on the Gorgon on $150k a year!!

Resources mention:
http://www.chevronaustralia.com/ourbusinesses/gorgon/opportunities.aspx

Eighth Story: Driller Offsider, Western Australia

Hey rosco,
Sorry I didn't get back to you mate Ive been flat out. Basically had offers from a fair few
companies, stopped filling in applications and didn't even bother going to all the interviews
after I got offered a position with boart longyear... I have just flown back to Sydney to
upgrade my truck licence as for them that restriction was a problem. That contact list you
give out is gold, honestly got overwhelmed with offers and interviews and all the rest of it I
had to just pick the best one and chase that. Boart Longyear is offering me 90K for first year,
2:1 FIFO from Perth. It's almost all too good to be true. Can't encourage people to get out
there and have a crack enough cause the work really is there especially right now... I'm still
chasing a few dumpy/operator jobs up cause I met fitters working the FMG Rail project and
they said they're hiring up there now. Thanks heaps for all the help.. Do you think Im doing
the right thing? Have you heard much about Boart Longyear. If you want me to write you up
a testimonial in a few weeks I would be more than happy to because I was a bit sceptical
about the whole thing just a month ago. Good work mate.
Resources Mention:
http://www.boartlongyear.com/

Ninth Story: Trainee Dump Truck Operator / Production Operator, Western
Australia

Hi Ross,
Just found out I got the Griffin job!! 2 days/2 nights, 4 off. 105-110k year. Over the moon.
Thanks for all your advice and info in your guide, it helped a lot.
Cape crushing offered 35 hr, wanted to know what ausdrill had offered me which was 40 hr,
they said they couldnt match it so we left it at that.
I start in 2 weeks, really looking forward to the change and also being so close to home and
family.
thanks again Ross

Resources Mention:
http://capecrushing.com.au/
http://ausdrill.com.au/
http://griffincoal.com.au/ Production Operator
http://www.iluka.com/ Process Operator

Tenth Story: Ground Support Technician, Western Australia

Hi Ross,
Thanks for your email. I did not get the water cart job but has been working for Rock
Australia at the KCGM Superpit (Kalgoorlie). The position is ground support technician and
enjoying it. It's an 11 hr / 5 days job with weekend off. The position is 3 months casual with
core Australia and then 3 months with Rock Australia before becoming permanent.

Thanks again for your assistance and support in helping me get a job in mining.

Kind Regards,

Resources Mention: http://www.rockaustralia.com.au/

Eleventh Story: Wireline Surveyor Assistant, Queensland

Thanks! Your help has been a huge assistance. Buying your report was the best investment I
have made in this entire career move.

Just heard that my first job at Surtron would be at BMA / Moranbah

Resources Mention: http://www.surtron.com.au/

Twelfth Story: Clean Skin, Western Australia

Hey Ross
Thanks for your time and hope you have a great Easter.
I have gained employment with gulf group near Christmas Creek for Fortescue Metals. I am
starting as a clean skin and I am Pretty excited, I have three weeks holidays then I start with
them. So many inductions and medicals but I am sure it is worth it.
Your web Sites were of great help as I was able to target the type of job I wanted pretty
quickly and I knew it was pretty well a numbers game the more resumes you send the much
better chance you have. I would still like to be able to use your info for any future
endeavours, just to keep in touch.

Thank you so much, Money well spent.

Resources Mention: http://gulfgroup.com.au/

Thirteenth Story: Assistant , Darwin

Nolans Bore Mine just north of Alice Springs, FIFO from Darwin where I live, working for a
company called 'Northern Territory Environmental Laboratories' who are owned by the
intertek group. On a 4 month contract, but I am happy to do anything to get a start in the
industry.

Slightly nervous about the physical side of the work as I have only worked white collar IT
jobs before, but looking forward to it a lot. Thanks.

Resources Mention: http://www.ntel.com.au/

Fourteenth Story: Dump Truck Operator, QLD

Cheers Ross
I have got a trainee operators position with HSE Mining, they contract to BMA (BHP) in
Central Queensland, mining for coal.

I have landed a full time position (which is rare, generally they put you on as casual first) I
am stating out on CAT 789C and 793F RDs. Hopefully, I can push through the ranks and in
5 years apply to become an OCE, and transfer to BMA in the Hunter Valley NSW.
Cheers mate

Resources Mention:
http://www.hserental.com.au/viewStory/HSE+Mining

Fifteenth Story: Drilling, QLD
Hi Ross.
I've got a start with LUCAS coal seam gas Drilling.
Cheers
Resources Mention:http://www.lucas.com.au//aboutthecompany.htm

Sixteenth Story: Truck Driving, WA
Hi Ross I got a job now with centurion transport. Here's a tip u might like to give the guys
looking for work. As you say it's who not what you know. Well tell them get a job with
centurion transport and within a week they will get to rub shoulders with all the companies
that have things to do with the mines. Just be friendly and before u know it bobs your uncle.
Resources Mention:http://www.centurion.net.au/ctc/index.asp

Seventeenth Story: Driller Offsider, WA
I'm now working for a company called Easternwell Minerals, formally known as ADS
(Australian Drilling Solutions). I've been offsiding with them for a few months up here at
Rio Tinto Marandoo in the Karijini National Park just outside of Tom Price. It's going good
and the company seems to always looking for more offsiders. If your customers are asking I
suggest try this company and see what happens
Resources Mention:http://www.easternwell.com.au/people-careers/employment-opportunities

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