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19-06-2014, 12:24 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi to one & all! I`m looking for any work in Newcastle area preferably but finding it hard at the moment! my question is does anyone have some advice on picking up some fly in fly out work? I have no experience in this area, Or a job would be even better! Any help would be appreciated thanks in advance. Paul.
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19-06-2014, 04:27 PM | #2 | ||
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What sort of experience do you have? Whatever the answer to that question; pretty much everyone's doing it tough at the moment. Even if you got some mining work, depending where/what it is, the pay rates aren't what they used to be.
I heard Wongawilli mine in the Illawarra has recently lost 200-odd people because they wanted to pay the workers an hourly rate somewhere in the 20's. Before that, workers for the company that owns said mine weren't being paid at all. There's also a rumour going around at the moment that one of the larger mines in that area is soon to be scrapping all of it's contractors as well as some permanent staff. This is all for underground coal mining, mind you. Not sure what copper and iron ore are doing. Xstrata were advertising for people at Ulan not long ago, based out of Mudgee. |
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19-06-2014, 04:33 PM | #3 | ||
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SFA going on out there atm, very slim pickings.
If you have experience, say 1-2 yrs, consider moving to the Pilbara of W.A or NTH QLD. If you need a job and want to be paid peanuts, consider NZ. Coupla new mines starting up in W.A in the next 6-12 months, I also heard of a new mine startup in S.A shortly pending approvals. .
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19-06-2014, 05:14 PM | #4 | ||
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Nothing up here in northern qld.
Unless your ticketed, experienced, pay your own flights, transport yourself to site and also get $25 an hour.
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19-06-2014, 05:22 PM | #5 | ||
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I thought this was about "First In First Out".
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19-06-2014, 05:25 PM | #6 | ||
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Is this at Mt Arthur? There seems to be a few rumours going around about a few places atm
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19-06-2014, 05:35 PM | #7 | ||
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19-06-2014, 06:46 PM | #8 | ||
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far out. I was ummin and ahhing about a year ago when my mate was talkin about all expenses paid and 60 something an hr.
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19-06-2014, 06:51 PM | #9 | ||
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Long gone. Bloke I know has been an operator in the mines for years. Could chop and change jobs anytime he wanted. Was getting $55.00 an hour FIFO. Left his last job for a months break. Took 6 months to find another job in NT only this time $35 an hour and pay for his own flights in and out..........
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19-06-2014, 07:12 PM | #10 | ||
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This is not good news guys! any one need help re building there cars! lol have plenty of experience in that area!
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20-06-2014, 06:46 AM | #11 | ||
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Problem 2 years ago up here was it was hard to get experienced people. And then keeping them.So the rates went up to entice people.
Now with the downturn and redundancies/downsizing there's a heap of blokes sitting at home. I'm grateful I got to stay in my job considering when my pit had redundancies I hadn't been there that long.
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20-06-2014, 07:30 PM | #12 | |||
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on New Zealand! Have you been talking to kiwi's? about the wages they got in nz, they over exaggerate how bad the pay was. they tell you the wage after they converted the wage they were getting in nz to australian dollars, and then knock off a few dollars for a rant. Im a mechanic. i was working in wellington in 2008 on $29 /hr. its not the "best" but it was pretty good. only drop kicks over there were on minimum wage. doing brainless jobs. the brainless jobs dried up in nz, and thats why all the brainless kiwi's have moved over here. to work in brainless bottom feeder jobs. its not uncommon to find a good paying job in nz. but you need a trade or degree etc. |
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20-06-2014, 07:42 PM | #13 | |||
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I am well versed on the NZ work front and the current rebuilding opportunities Cuz Haere rā .
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20-06-2014, 08:48 PM | #14 | ||
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well, well, well, things have changed for me then.
Last year I was a lazy, slack arsed, hermit, that couldn't even be enticed with 60 something an hour. a real loser. today I'm the loyal company-man, that wouldn't leave his boss in the lurch for love nor money. a real loser.. might have to hit the boss up for a raise. |
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20-06-2014, 09:10 PM | #15 | ||
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I was over in the pilbra a few years back. I was only there for a week on a very specific work assignment..
From what I saw.... Yes people were being paid very well. Very very well. It was something like 14 days on and 10 days off. Fly in fly out. I met plenty of people from Sydney and Brisbane/melbourne, people trying to make some quick money. I think flights were also paid and allowances for accomodation. Plenty told me it was an 18 month idea for them to pursue. Some squirrel away money and get the heck out of there as soon as they have enough cash saved up, others blow their money on booze and hookers and never leave. However rents were very very steep. To rent a place was like $1500+ per week!! So people would share and stay 2-3 blokes per caravan, sleeping on the floor to save money. There was absolutely nothing to do, nothing to do.. People just drink themselves silly every day after work. I stayed in my hotel as I was told it gets very dangerous at night. People are away from their families or sometimes by themselves so you will be surprised at how many bordelos are up there. They know the men have plenty money and nowhere else to spend it. It was also sad to hear what happens in the indigenous communities out there. It was very us and them. I didn't think australia was like that, but very shocked and saddened at the divide. If you want to make some money quickly go but you will have a pretty crappy time over there. Last edited by HULK_I6T; 20-06-2014 at 09:17 PM. |
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21-06-2014, 12:42 PM | #16 | |||
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To Gove NT where there was restrictions in place, photo of for purchase etc (yea you still had the odd ratbag but) Totally different town, clean town, with beautiful proud people |
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22-06-2014, 10:19 AM | #17 | ||
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there's still money in fifo in W.A. my girlfriend just got a job there $50 an hour cleaning and her brother is at the same site as a tyre fitter on $56 an hour. they both work 2weeks on 1 week off. they have to pay there airfare to Perth and from there the flight to the site, food and accommodation are all paid for.
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22-06-2014, 01:22 PM | #18 | ||
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No, No, like Hulk says it's all terrible here in WA.
There is nothing to do, unless you happen to like boating, sailing, fishing, off-roading, camping, motorbikes, cars, racing, BBQs, football, basketball, rugby, or cheap holidays to Asia. FFS stay away. |
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22-06-2014, 05:42 PM | #19 | ||
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LOL nice one! How could you ever be bored making good money like this and having lots of hobbies to spend ur money on.
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22-06-2014, 05:48 PM | #20 | ||
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I just had a look on seek.com.au for diesel mechanic jobs in northern W.A and ther is bugger all advertised.....
Whats the best way to find/get jobs in the mines is it all done online??? |
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There is bugger all in W.A mining, all gone, shut up shop, too late. Oil and gas is the way forward............................. .
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22-06-2014, 06:13 PM | #22 | ||
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I'm an electrician and I have just applied for the Curtis island LNG project in Gladstone QLD. Really hoping to get a start as I have a couple of mates that are working there and they are earning bucket loads.
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If you want to send me your resume I'll see if I can take you on my next new posting in W.A if you have the electrical qualities I need for a new undeveloped open cut mine. (No guarantee) (No paid FIFO from E.S, local only) .
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22-06-2014, 06:35 PM | #26 | ||
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Thanks mate, yeah that would be awesome. Im in my 6th year in the industry, 4 as an apprentice and into my second as a tradesman. I work commercial/industrial projects and have my nsw supervisors electrical licence. What qualifications would I need for WA and that specific role?
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As I said before, it is tight out there atm and a lot of "locals" are out of work. .
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We have had a big slump in construction and the processing salaries have hit the wall on the new jobs. .
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