Depends on the type of engineer but as a sweeping statement- we have a shortage of good engineers and have hired plenty from overseas the last few years to try and bulk up the workforce
I’d say it’s calmed down somewhat compared to a year ago but market is still fairly tight. As other comments, there’s been a big hire of foreigners last few years and the fall of nickel has also affected it somewhat. that said, most companies are still short tech staff thus with experience and a mining degree there won’t be an issue.
A decent mining engineer with sound production fundamentals will never be hard up for a job in WA
If you have underground chops, it's even more skint. I moved on from mining engineering to a different career because it just wasn't for me but ultimately it's a lucrative role with good career prospects in a field that pays very well.
If you have had good experience doing rehab projects from a mining side, then there is definitely scope to make a lateral move with minimal education (think maybe doing a diploma or something)
I went and did a whole enviro science degree because I am trying to escape the gravitational pull of the resources sector. It's a hard world to earn a good living outside of industry though. Every time I get a paycheck, I strongly consider going back to designing stopes and doing charge plans UG
Biggest business in the country, Nickelwest owned by BHP, may close down in a few months.
But in general, the commodity price is highly variable, basically every time I've ever been fucked around by project not starting, or not completing, it was nickel.
Just don't go there.
I’m going to start pasting this each time the question is asked to save some time. But good luck to you 👍
Do you have a valid work visa, preferably permanent residency?
Do you have specific skills in demand in the mining industry?
Do you have relevant experience working for a mining company?
Are you female or indigenous?
Do you have a close friend in an influential recruitment position?
Do you already have long term accommodation set up?
If ANY of these are a No….. It will be very difficult.
Don’t believe the TikTok. People with most of these in place, struggle to get a job in Oz mining.
This isn't relevant here, the guy is an experienced mining engineer, not some backpacker looking to get an entry level job.
Engineers are sponsored by companies on 482s, relocated and put up in accommodation all the time.
Then he/she is good. They asked for anecdotes, I gave mine. I’ve only got experience of mining leadership/recruitment in Perth.
Tend to see local Engineers being recruited before overseas.
Yeah working in an agency doesn't count bud, you're not actually in industry.
Spamming 6 BD calls to random leaders today doesn't mean you're experienced in mining leadership.
Apologies, I could have made my comment clearer for you.
Could have said, that’s my experience after 15 years FIFO in operational management. Leading and recruiting in WA. Not all of Australia, so things may be different elsewhere.
Not that there is anything wrong with being a recruiter. Nice try though 👍
Did you add your view to OP or just looking to bring people down?
I would agree the biggest question would be your first one. Does the poster have a valid work visa for Australia (and not the backpackers visa that has limits per employer).
If the poster is a mining engineer without a visa, then I highly recommend that they apply for a permanent residency visa rather than being tied to a specific employer. It takes some time to process but mining engineers are still in demand. I would also join LinkedIn as well and look for connections that way as my husband gets pretty regular messages from recruiters (he’s the mining engineer).
We immigrated to Australia (from Canada) many years ago and have citizenship now, currently living in Canada though. I’m still hoping to convince him to move back to Australia as I hate winters with a passion.
Depends on the type of engineer but as a sweeping statement- we have a shortage of good engineers and have hired plenty from overseas the last few years to try and bulk up the workforce
Out of the freezer and into the frying pan with that shift. Everywhere always needs mining engineers here.
If you come to Perth buy a tent, there is literally nowhere to live.
Look harder, try realestate.com. one quck search and there are heaps.
I don't know about WA but there's certainly a structural shortage of engineers on the East Coast in coal mining.
Agreed. Complete lack of experienced mining engineers, especially for site base roles. English as main language will be big win too.
If you're an experienced mechanical, electrical or control systems engineer, you'll probably be able to find a mining job here in Western Australia.
I’d say it’s calmed down somewhat compared to a year ago but market is still fairly tight. As other comments, there’s been a big hire of foreigners last few years and the fall of nickel has also affected it somewhat. that said, most companies are still short tech staff thus with experience and a mining degree there won’t be an issue.
A decent mining engineer with sound production fundamentals will never be hard up for a job in WA If you have underground chops, it's even more skint. I moved on from mining engineering to a different career because it just wasn't for me but ultimately it's a lucrative role with good career prospects in a field that pays very well.
What career did you change to, if you don't mind answering.
I work in environmental rehabilitation nowadays. Plant trees.
Did that require more education or was that a lateral move?
If you have had good experience doing rehab projects from a mining side, then there is definitely scope to make a lateral move with minimal education (think maybe doing a diploma or something) I went and did a whole enviro science degree because I am trying to escape the gravitational pull of the resources sector. It's a hard world to earn a good living outside of industry though. Every time I get a paycheck, I strongly consider going back to designing stopes and doing charge plans UG
Avoid anything nickel related
Why is that? Downturn commodity cycle?
Biggest business in the country, Nickelwest owned by BHP, may close down in a few months. But in general, the commodity price is highly variable, basically every time I've ever been fucked around by project not starting, or not completing, it was nickel. Just don't go there.
I’m going to start pasting this each time the question is asked to save some time. But good luck to you 👍 Do you have a valid work visa, preferably permanent residency? Do you have specific skills in demand in the mining industry? Do you have relevant experience working for a mining company? Are you female or indigenous? Do you have a close friend in an influential recruitment position? Do you already have long term accommodation set up? If ANY of these are a No….. It will be very difficult. Don’t believe the TikTok. People with most of these in place, struggle to get a job in Oz mining.
This isn't relevant here, the guy is an experienced mining engineer, not some backpacker looking to get an entry level job. Engineers are sponsored by companies on 482s, relocated and put up in accommodation all the time.
Then he/she is good. They asked for anecdotes, I gave mine. I’ve only got experience of mining leadership/recruitment in Perth. Tend to see local Engineers being recruited before overseas.
Yeah working in an agency doesn't count bud, you're not actually in industry. Spamming 6 BD calls to random leaders today doesn't mean you're experienced in mining leadership.
Apologies, I could have made my comment clearer for you. Could have said, that’s my experience after 15 years FIFO in operational management. Leading and recruiting in WA. Not all of Australia, so things may be different elsewhere. Not that there is anything wrong with being a recruiter. Nice try though 👍 Did you add your view to OP or just looking to bring people down?
I would agree the biggest question would be your first one. Does the poster have a valid work visa for Australia (and not the backpackers visa that has limits per employer). If the poster is a mining engineer without a visa, then I highly recommend that they apply for a permanent residency visa rather than being tied to a specific employer. It takes some time to process but mining engineers are still in demand. I would also join LinkedIn as well and look for connections that way as my husband gets pretty regular messages from recruiters (he’s the mining engineer). We immigrated to Australia (from Canada) many years ago and have citizenship now, currently living in Canada though. I’m still hoping to convince him to move back to Australia as I hate winters with a passion.
Agree. I did the same, a longer road but worth it in the end.