Sunday, 16 June 2013
Recruiters
You wake one morning and you are a Recruitment Consultant! That’s how easy it is to break into the industry. You start your first day in the agency and you are told by management that you are “an expert” in your field and to assume that persona.
So last week you were flipping burgers at Maccas, selling gym memberships, in the real estate game, or perhaps you’re some nice eye candy tucked away in behind some reception desk somewhere. As long as you have the gift of the gab and effectively able to manipulate people, then you are perfect for the recruitment agency industry.
Oh, I might add, you’ve got to be attractive and very flirtatious, after all recruitment companies believe what you lack in industry knowledge and skills can be compensated by nice perky breasts, gorgeous hair and make up and sharp corporate attire…. Oh and don’t forget the compendium! My first manager at major Recruitment Agency once said to me “sex sells” when I was starting out. One prominent recruitment entrepreneur and woman business leader (who shall remain unnamed), encourages her “girls” to put on a bit of lippy, don the stilettos and raise that skirt up (the closer to the crotch the better).
Modern society would label these young ladies as “business women,” I affectionately refer to them as “corporate whores”. And for the right (sometimes small) price, some of them will sleep with clients and candidates just to close that deal.
I have been in the recruitment game for over 10 years and I have made a successful career from behaving in the opposite manner to my peers and competition. In fact, I believe 90% of the industry is marred by incompetent, unethical, smooth talking, aggressive, greedy “salespeople”. That’s effectively what they are “salespeople” and they are not interested as you the “candidate” or “client”, rather the commission and KPI targets they need to achieve in order to keep their job.
This mindset is not the fault of the individual. It is the way they are trained and educated by the management of these agencies. Recruitment Agencies are highly competitive and stressful work environments, and unsurprisingly the reason for ridiculously high staff turnover.
The Recruitment industry in Australia problem stems from English based recruitment firms setting up business and bringing their people here to conduct business as they do in the UK. Although, it is a successful model for being profitable, recruitment agents not only have a poor reputation in the UK, but have a worse one here in Australia. The only difference is, is that the Brits are more tolerable to being blatantly lied too and crap service. Here in Australia, we call a spade a spade and we want quality and truthful service.
I am now an Internal Recruitment Manager for a major international manufacturing company. As a business rule, I will not do any business with any English people or English based firms. In my time, I have met hundreds of these fast talking English people, and knowing them personally, I know for a fact they don’t care two hoots about you…. It’s all about them. They are “show ponies”, flash suits, mismatched bright shirts and ties, big bling cuff links and an air of confidence bordering arrogance.
Don’t get me wrong, I love English people, I have lived in the UK for over 3 years and made some amazing friends.
I have interviewed many “experienced” agency consultants in my time. One thing that is very evident almost none of them knew how to conduct an interview or even know how to ask effective questions…. And they call themselves “Recruiters”!!!
Ask yourself this question. “When was the last time I visited an agency and was actually interviewed?”
Recruitment Consultants screen in the same way they were once screened when they applied for their jobs…. They go by “looks”. And if they “like” you, they will be inclined to help you!
I was once a recruitment consultant for a major UK based agency that boast they are the largest in the world (not necessarily good either... I might add), and here are some home truths about the way they conduct themselves in the market. This behaviour is encouraged by top management. Most English based firms conduct themselves in this manner too.
INTERNET ADVERTISING
Ninety percent of the jobs are “FAKE”!!! This is also the reason why they don't disclose the client's name over the phone (not due to confidentiality.... but rather, there is no client.... seriously think about it). The advert is designed to promote the perfect job with excessively high salaries. This obviously acts as a net for attracting candidates. You meet with the consultant, who will then reduce your salary expectations and gains your permission to “float” your resume to various organisation on their database.
Large corporate Recruitment Agencies will lead you to believe they have strong relationships with “the client” when in fact nothing could be farther from the truth. There is no relationship between client and agency, and in most instances PSA don’t mean crap (*).
(*) PSA only exist with companies with large volume needs, for example in Industrial (warehousing, pick packers, etc), and Banking and Finance (collections, etc) and Call Center type roles.
(*) I once worked as an internal recruiter for a company that had over 100 agencies on our “PSA” panel. All these agencies were out there boasting that they were doing business with us. The fact is, for a 12 month period, we did our own recruitment and spent zero dollars on permanent agency costs. The reason why we had a “PSA” panel was to eliminate recruiters from poaching our staff….. Suckers!
The truth is…. Recruitment is “TRANSACTIONAL” and it’s all about timing. The agency contacts a company and by slim chance a person with your qualifications and experience is required, an interview will be set up. This is truly a numbers game! The consultant will make between 10 – 20 calls or e-mails on your behalf and if the consultant is any good, he or she may be able to secure the 2 – 3 interviews.
Again, don’t get me wrong, this approach to finding a job is a great idea when you are unemployed and desperate with finding a new job. I would recommend you think twice about this approach when you’re in secured employment. On some occasions, you flick a resume to a client and the client contacts your boss and has a chat about you. Your boss is now aware that you are looking. A very common occurrence!
Companies are moving away from agencies. Two main reasons for this are, cost and incompetency.
Have you ever been for a job interview through an agency and it goes well and all of a sudden you hear “the client has decided not to pursue with the role”?
The reason for that is, “the client” becomes aware of the costs involved with making the placement with the agency, and they are not willing to pay the exuberant fee. These days, agencies are demanding anywhere between $10 – 20K per permanent placement fee. Organisations are waking up and realise that little work is actually being done for this service.
Seriously, an agency places an ad on the internet, that costs less than $100, meets the candidate for about an hour (with a chit chat conversation), manipulates the references in the candidate’s favour and all up spend no more than 3 hours in the process and commands a minimum ten grand! WTF? A good accountant or solicitor fetches up to $600 per hour. These people are educated and qualified in their field. Recruitment Consultants go on their “gut feel”…. Wow, what a price to pay!
The other fact is “incompetency”! These days, kids in their 20’s are dictating terms to us clients. What a joke! I am a full supporter of encouraging our future leaders in business. These young punks have no life experience and no commercial acumen when conducting themselves in business. And recruiters in their 30’s have not progressed from their 20’s in their business sense…. Sad, but true!
On numerous occasions I have heard from these recruiters, “What have you got to lose if you hire this person, we have a 3 month replacement guarantee if it doesn’t work out”
Little recruiter, “What do you think are the implications for our business when we hire incorrectly?”
More advice for when dealing with a recruiter. Never advise a consultant of other job interviews you have undertaken. As an ex-game player, this is how I made my money. Obviously after you leave our building, I am on the phone to the contact you have just given me, and I am selling in my own better candidate that will make me a fee.
Also, don’t list references until the final job offer stages. We just put their details on our database and frequently market to them our services or worse, we convert them into becoming our candidate. Yes! No surprises here, we are using you for your information to our benefit.
My advice to all job seekers is approach the company directly yourself. Organisations do not want to pay unnecessary recruitment fees. And we are becoming very familiar that the best candidates in the market place don’t register with agencies in the first instance. More and more these days, “average” candidates are the ones using these services. My director said to me the other day, “if these people are so good, why can’t they find their own job?” – a very valid point.
I met with an agency the other day and they were trying to convince me that accounts people are short in the market. We placed our own advert, and we had many strong and suitable candidates apply. Candidate short market, my foot!
Take all advice given by the consultant with a grain of salt. Of course, they represent the best employers out there! Do your own homework. I am not proud to say this, but in the early stages of my career, I knowingly persuaded candidates to accepting offers with poor reputable companies. At the end of the day, I only wanted to keep my job by hitting sales targets.
In a nutshell, if you are desperate to use an agency, then reconsider using the services of any English people. Seriously, name me one credible UK recruiter out there!
Don’t be fooled by tits and ass either! The only way “screwing” works, is when it done both ways. Recently I had a nice sexy young lass come meet with me. She invites me out for a drink, gets herself drunk, I promise her the world and then we head back to her place. This time the consultant got screwed for a change, and I never ended up doing business with her either!
A great post - Original post - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1742710
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Applicant Tracking Systems
Look at your resume. All the big companies are using software that looks at your resume for key words and criteria on each job. If your resume doesn't match up with the key words or criteria from the job description you get the reply email saying you are unsuccessful. When applying for jobs make sure you read the ad and your resume reflects the same wording to match. Might not get you the job but it gets you through the next stage and a better chance.
Friday, 8 March 2013
Advice from a miner
I am in the mining industry (coal QLD) & shudder when I read the extent some go to in order to get 'a mine job'. Paying out hard earned $'s is NOT going to help anyone but those running the various courses....just going to make them richer. From my experience a 'cleanskin' has a far greater chance of becoming a mine truckdriver (so many other positions available other than driving trucks on site) then someone who has driven a truck along the highway for years. Generic mine induction (eg S11) helps, but most companies pay for this once you have the job. First aid certificates, S123's, high risk licences, working at heights tickets, confined space tickets etc if you have them are great but once again most companies will pay for these once employed. Perseverance and patience is the key. The lure of big $'s and even time rosters is huge, but camp/village living is not for the feint hearted. I love it, work my butt off, have met some fabulous people and have had lots of opportunities opened to me through the mining industry that those in the 'real world' woudn't. My advice is to be patient, spend no money and don't become disheartened when knocked back for a position. Keep trying!!
Monday, 4 March 2013
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Friday, 22 February 2013
Company provides training skills for gas sector
LOOKING to join a new industry can be daunting, particularly if you aren't quite up to speed skills-wise.
Industries like the CSG-LNG sector are quite particular about the skills they require of their employees, a lot of which are legislative requirements enforced at the state or federal level.
Energy and mining services company Easternwell solves that problem by creating its own registered training organisation, providing the in-house capacity to support the company's operations through accredited and non-accredited training designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and ability to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
Easternwell group recruitment coordinator Matthew Moynihan said the RTO, through its purpose-built facility in Toowoomba, allowed Easternwell to upskill employees for projects - for everything from field positions to hospitality.
"The RTO has developed and delivers a two-day 'on boarding' induction for all field-based employees, designed to be transportable and common across the scope of Easternwell," Mr Moynihan said.
"The induction provides employees the opportunity to experience a simulated worksite, where employees are instructed and assessed around the foundations of site practices, hazard identification, and manual handling techniques.
"Easternwell's RTO has also developed and implemented a comprehensive Rig Employee Development Program designed to enhance the operational capability of our field crews.
"The program is aligned with nationally accredited qualifications from the RII09 Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package and is specifically designed to provide a continuum of training for our rig employees from leasehand to rig manager."
Mr Moynihan said Easternwell Training was also offering a Certificate III in Hospitality for support roles in the company's camps.
"The course has been contextualised specifically to remote catering services of the company which educate people in the processes and practices of hospitality operations," he said.
"The program is aligned with a nationally accredited qualification from the SIT07 Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package.
"The provision of in-house training contributes to the health and safety of our employees and provides opportunities for our employees to progress."
Easternwell maintains a presence across Australia, with significant operations in the Surat, Bowen and Galilee Basins.
For employment opportunities, visit careers.easternwell.com.au.
What is Standard 11?
Standard 11 is a safety induction for coal in QLD. It is not recognised in WA, NSW or any other state. Some of the components are the same in the other states but each state has their own induction. Do the induction relevant to the state you are working in and save yourself a lot of $$$$$
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Car mechanic to Diesel Mechanic Up-skill for Mining Positions!
Possible opportunity for site based work
Large mining companies
Earn great $$ - Paid Training
Blue Tongue have aligned themselves with some of Australia's leading mining services companies and as a result, we are actively looking for light vehicle mechanics to partake in an 8 week intensive training course (based in Sydney) which will enable you to transition into Heavy Diesel (Earthmoving). Once your training has concluded, you will commence employment based in NSW, WA, or QLD as a Mobile Plant Mechanic and put what you have just learnt into practice. At the end of our program, you will gain recognition of prior learning and receive a Heavy Diesel Mechanic Qualification (certificate 3).
If you have been trying to break into the mining industry but have been knocked back due to lack of experience then this is the opportunity for you. With great rosters and prospects of overtime your earnings could reach $80k plus.
Successful applications will need to demonstrate:
• Certificate 3 in Light Vehicle Mechanic
• Previous experience with dealer and or independent workshops
• Strong employment stability
You will need to be available for training from the 4th March and be able to pass a police check, medical and a drug and alcohol test. These positions require you to permanently move to location WA, NSW, or QLD and be flexible on placement and we will not accept applications for those looking for fly in, fly out work.
Submit your application today following the link below or call Eliza on 0424150744
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Is there is any truth in the fact that the Australian Mining/Construction Industries are really hiring those from overseas before us Australians.
Just wanting to ask the many members of "Jobs in mining" if there is any truth in the fact that the Australian Mining/Construction Industries are really hiring those from overseas before us Australians.
I've been thinking about this quite a bit and can come up with one good answer........
This is a BIG F@*$ You! to the Australian Government from the Mining/Construction Industry leaders, for the incorporation of the 2 biggest taxes to hit both Industries. Being... the Mining Tax, backed up with the Carbon Tax.
I can see Industries wanting to do this to show the Australian Government that if they massively cut Mining profits, making operation and development in operation almost non existent, they will in turn increasing the Australian unemployment rate and reducing the Australian Governments profit.
What do you all think about this?
Should we formally do something about it?
I've been thinking about this quite a bit and can come up with one good answer........
This is a BIG F@*$ You! to the Australian Government from the Mining/Construction Industry leaders, for the incorporation of the 2 biggest taxes to hit both Industries. Being... the Mining Tax, backed up with the Carbon Tax.
I can see Industries wanting to do this to show the Australian Government that if they massively cut Mining profits, making operation and development in operation almost non existent, they will in turn increasing the Australian unemployment rate and reducing the Australian Governments profit.
What do you all think about this?
Should we formally do something about it?
Monday, 18 February 2013
I work in recruitment for underground mines. Underground is harder to get into than open cut mining. You really need some underground experience first to get in, the best way is to contact all of the contracting companies and try to get a position with them.
We would sometimes put on young guys who had been working underground with a contractor, even if it was just set-up work, as at least they were working in that sort of environment. We did do a stint of hiring 'cleanskins' (miners with no experience) but had 2,000 people apply, so you have more chance of getting in with a contracting company and then trying to get into a mine.
What is expressions of interest ?
When a tender comes available to fill a contract, the company applying for the contract has to be able to show the bigger companies like "BMA" and "RIO" that they have the workforce to complete the work. So they advertise for expressions of interest.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Just For Laughs - First date conversation….. and probably the last date.
Men's logic...
Lady: Do you drink?
Man: Yes
Lady: How much a day?
Man: 3 6 packs
Lady: How much per 6 pack
Man: about $10.00
Lady: And how long have you been drinking?
Man: 15 years
Lady: So 1 6 pack cost $10.00 and you have 3 packs a day which puts your
spending each month at $900. In one year, it would be $10,800 correct?
Man: Correct
Lady: If in 1 year you spend $10,800 not accounting for inflation, the past
15 years puts your spending at $162,000 correct?
Man: Correct
Lady: Do you know that if you hadn't drank, that money could have been put
in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound
interest for the past 15 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari?
Man: Do you drink?
Lady: No
Man: So where's your Ferrari?
Lady: Do you drink?
Man: Yes
Lady: How much a day?
Man: 3 6 packs
Lady: How much per 6 pack
Man: about $10.00
Lady: And how long have you been drinking?
Man: 15 years
Lady: So 1 6 pack cost $10.00 and you have 3 packs a day which puts your
spending each month at $900. In one year, it would be $10,800 correct?
Man: Correct
Lady: If in 1 year you spend $10,800 not accounting for inflation, the past
15 years puts your spending at $162,000 correct?
Man: Correct
Lady: Do you know that if you hadn't drank, that money could have been put
in a step-up interest savings account and after accounting for compound
interest for the past 15 years, you could have now bought a Ferrari?
Man: Do you drink?
Lady: No
Man: So where's your Ferrari?
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Friday, 8 February 2013
If you sign a contract with (big contractor) mid January but they've delayed your mobilisation date by 6-8 weeks... Should you be paid for that time?
If contractual agreement for start date then yes but check fine print to see if there is a clause for dates to be changed without notice ets to cover their butt. If no contractual agreement and only a verbal then don't like chances
Yes if you signed a contract to mobilise on a specific date and they push it back they should pay you stand down pay think its about 7.2 hours a day 5 days I know a guy on my site who was payed this for 3 months for doing nothing in Perth because there wasn't enough accommodation on site
Is it normal to get stuffed around with start dates?
Accommodation is a big industry issue with so many people working in small remote places, it happens all the time, especially if accommodation is in short supply on site.There are flights, accommodation and rosters to contend with on every job. If you have signed an EBA or a contract you are entitled to be paid from the date it was signed. Don't panic, it is standard industry practice and you may as well get used to it. Welcome to the mineral life.
Monday, 4 February 2013
Mining jobs are very competitive, one advertised position can attract over 500 applicants and your resume will either win or lose you an opportunity for an interview.
If you don’t have industry experience to draw on, you need to show your transferable skills and how your background, abilities and experience cross over to the mining industry. Another reason resumes are so important are applicant tracking systems, watch this clip on applicant tracking systems to learn more about how they work.
Rio Tinto $3 Billion Expansion Approved
The world’s second largest iron ore miner Rio Tinto’s $3 billion expansion of a Pilbara mine has been approved by the West Australian government.
More than 1,500 construction jobs would be created, nearly tripling iron ore operations at the Nammuldi mine and building a new 130 megawatt power station at nearby Cape Lambert, from where the ore will be shipped.
There would be ongoing employment for more than 700 people, WA Premier Colin Barnett said in a statement.
The expansion would see iron ore mined below the water table and production increased from eight to 23 million tonnes a year.
Surplus water extracted from the mine would be used for hay production, providing stock feed.
The power station will provide extra power to meet port needs.
Rio Tinto has invested about $US20 billion ($A19.28 billion) over the next five years to increase production in two stages: from a current capacity of 230 million tonnes a year to 290mt in 2013 and to 360mt by 2015.
According to the government, iron ore production contributed $61 billion to the Western Australian economy in 2011-12, including more than $3.8 billion in royalty payments to the state government.
Rio Tinto shares were one per cent higher at $67.87 on Monday afternoon.
Source: SMH
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Sunday, 3 February 2013
More than one in every 10 new jobs created in the next five years will be in mining, with 103,700 jobs to become available.
IT'S never been a better time to be a miner, builder or white collar professional but new jobs figures show agriculture and manufacturing workers are in for another five years of pain.
Predictions of a slowdown in the mining sector have been buried after the Federal Government almost doubled its forecast of jobs growth for the sector.
More than one in every 10 new jobs created in the next five years will be in mining, with 103,700 jobs to become available.
The estimate in 2011 - when confidence and investment in the sector was at an all-time high - was 5.3 per cent or about one in 20 jobs.
The Aussie Jobs report also shows the agricultural sector's share of total employment growth will shrink from a previously predicted 2.1 per cent to just 0.6 per cent.
Manufacturing's share has also shrunk.
AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the figures came as a shock.
"Mining investment is cooling down and the Reserve Bank and the government have been revising down their expectations, and I would've thought that would lead to slower employment,'' he said.
"The level of activity in the sector is still very high. The peak in optimism about mining employment and mining generally was 2011.''
Conditions are also looking tough for people with only a Certificate I or secondary education, with university-educated workers and people with apprenticeships set to get the lion's share of new jobs.
Employment Minister Bill Shorten said training was vital in the 21st century jobs market.
"More and more employers are seeking workers with formal qualifications,'' he said.
"That is precisely why the Gillard Government is investing billions in skilling our workforce and encouraging lifelong learning.
"Those with a bachelor degree or equivalent will be most in demand over the next five years, showing the importance of skilling Australians to ensure continued productivity growth.''
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/news/mining-keeps-digging-up-jobs/story-fnehlez2-1226567666398#ixzz2JsHFmNYD
Mining sector seeks to pre-empt fly-in, fly-out criticism
Mining sector seeks to pre-empt fly-in, fly-out criticism
The resources sector has released a report aimed at countering criticism of the effects of the fly-in, fly-out workforce practices in regional Australia. The Minerals Council of Australia says its study 'debunks' a number of myths and anecdotal claims, asserting mining boosts incomes, attracts families and lowers unemployment. But home ownership is down and the study only considers the impact of workers living permanently in mining towns.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-02-04/mining-sector-seeks-to-pre-empt-fly-in-fly-out/4498532?section=business
Saturday, 2 February 2013
Phase 2 of Esperance Port iron ore plant approved
The State Government gas given the green light to the long-awaited expansion of the Esperance port to handle an expected surge in iron ore exports from aspiring miners in the Yilgarn region east of Perth.
Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the State Government had accepted an Esperance Port Authority recommendation to start the process of identifying a private sector consortium to design, finance, construct and operate a multi-user iron ore facility at Esperance.
The move will give a host of iron ore explorers the confidence to move forward with plans to expand and develop their projects.
The news follows reports in WestBusiness today that the delay in expanding the port was costing $95 million a year in lost royalty payments to the State Government.
The Yilgarn Iron Ore Producers Association, which includes Mineral Resources, Cliffs Natural Resources, Cazaly Resources, Buxton Resources and Mindax, estimated a 10mtpa expansion of capacity at Esperance could boost the WA economy by as much as $627 million annually and create more than 3200 jobs.
The delay in approval has effectively hamstrung some Yilgarn miners through the shortage of port space across WA.
Cazaly Resources, which is developing the Parker Range iron ore project near Marvel Loch, welcomed Mr Buswell’s announcement.
Joint managing director Clive Jones said the company had been waiting for some time for a viable Esperance port solution so it could ramp-up Parker Range to development.
“While we’ve been waiting for the State Government to make a clear decision on Esperance, we’ve had to investigate other export options,” he said.
“Esperance remains our preferred port solution, but if Esperance isn’t developed in time, we may have to look elsewhere.”
Mr Jones said miners and investors needed certainty and transparency in the port development process and did not want any further delays caused by government indecision or bureaucratic confusion.
Mr Buswell today invited potential proponents to apply for pre-qualification to a Request for Proposal process.
"Following this initial step, potential proponents will be shortlisted and invited to participate in an RFP process," he said.
It is expected the preferred proponent would be identified later this year.
"All project funding and associated costs will be the responsibility of the private sector proponent ultimately selected through the RFP process," Mr Buswell said.
The size of the new facility would be determined by the proponent building the new infrastructure after entering into contracts with miners.
Recent estimates by the Esperance Port Authority indicate it may be commercially viable to develop a facility for an additional 10-12 million tonnes per year.
The port already has an operating licence to handle 11.5 million tonnes a year.
"Today's decision will facilitate growth of the Yilgarn region's iron ore sector," Mr Buswell said.
"Investors interviewed during market sounding considered the Yilgarn region to have reasonable prospects of generating additional financially viable iron ore projects which are required to support investment in the new facility."
The market sounding exercise also confirmed previous industry studies that iron ore production in the Yilgarn could grow significantly in the next 10-15 years.
The facility will be designed to allow for further expansion as required.
Interested parties have until March 1 to register their interest.http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/a/-/wa/16033780/govt-nod-for-esperance-port-expansion/
Mine Worker's Health Assessments (WA) no longer required by industry
Following a number of studies on the effectiveness of having candidates and employees complete a Mine Workers Health Assessment, the Western Australia government this week announced that the assessment is no longer required to be done, effective 12 January 2013.
http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/
http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/
Subontractors for Wheatstone project ,WA
Subcontractors awarded work on the Wheatstone Project are listed below.
Aspen Medical
Astron Environmental Services
BAM Clough JV
Best JV
Decmil Australia
Dredging International
EPSA
ESS Thalanyji
Frankipile
Golder Associates
Greyhound Australia
Handley Surveys
John Holland
Monadelphous
NRW
NTC Contracting
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Thiess
Veolia Environmental Services
Update on flood payments 2013
You have until 29 July 2013 to
lodge a claim for the following
Local Government Areas:
• Bundaberg
• Gladstone
• Gympie
• Fraser Coast
You have until 1 August 2013 to
lodge a claim for the following
Local Government Areas:
• Lockyer Valley
• North Burnett
If you are eligible you will receive:
• $1 000 per adult
• $400 for each child
(under 16 years of age).
claim online at
humanservices.gov.au/disaster
You may need to register for online
services first
• call us on 180 22 66
• complete, sign and take your claim
form to your nearest Centrelink or
Medicare Service Centre or Agent,
or post to:
Emergency Processing Centre
Reply Paid 7815
Canberra BC ACT 2610
You can also fax your form to
1300 727 760. Please ensure any
accompanying documentation is also
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Why does everyone expect FIFO ?
1) people go FIFO for the fact 99% of mining companies will only hire on a FIFO basis.
2) FIFO offers the benefits of working hard for X amount of time, then going home for X amount of time instead of just 2 days off at the end of the week
3) people work FIFO because they don't mind getting their hands dirty and actually working to give their families a good start in life.
4) if half of you whinging twats did manage to land a FIFO job, you would bitch and complain about the work these guys do, and more then likely would quit and run away screaming before your first smoko break.
so if you have no idea WTF you're talking about, shut the hell up and leave the people that are quite happy to make the sacrifice to give their kids and families the best in life alone
I'd be more than happy to move to a mining town if it were affordable. But realistically, it is not in most places. I have been researching for a while the cost of moving and a lot of these small mining towns either have a: no accommodation available or, b: landlords asking ridiculous rental prices. Now with a mortgage where I currently live also, and no guarantee of a job to go to, it makes it very difficult to just get on a plane and move interstate.
A lot of mining towns dont have the housing required to house the staff required to run their mine and also certain peoples families have medical or other needs that these small mining towns can supply. But most people just dont want to live in these towns and put there families at risk of contamination from what they produce, as well you have mining contract companies that supply s specilised service that is not required the whole time so these companies may only be there for a short time not making it viable for people to move to the town for short periods
I don't expect fifo I just want a mine company to give me a go ill do what eva it takes ive been working underground for 12 months and want to work back on the surface operating, ive operated excavator for the past 16 years I just want a go im happy to get myself to work ive also spent $5000 on excavator and haul truck operations and it doesn't seem to have helped me any.
Because after work they get a period of time off !
I work 4 on 1 off but have choice of FIFO would rather drive..can see the sites where ever I go.
Cause they are chasing the big $$$ entry jobs that u always hear about third hand everyone knows someone who is on big $ fifo and have only just started in the industry ( Chinese whispers its best)
Because most family's don't want to move to mining towns
Because I did driveo up and back 600 k's to Roxby every fortnight ..Never again ,The last thing you want to do after 14 days straight of 12 hrs a day is drive 600 k's very dangerous ..
Thursday, 31 January 2013
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Monday, 28 January 2013
Rio Tinto , Blair Athol in centrel qld.. Blair Athol used to be a underground mine many moons ago, It then had small fires in the coal seams... So now it is open cut (was) you would come across the fires from the old underground fires and once you added some more oxygen to the already hot coal it went up in flames...
Submitted by John - Rio Tinto , Blair Athol in centrel qld.. Blair Athol used to be a underground mine many moons ago, It then had small fires in the coal seams... So now it is open cut (was) you would come across the fires from the old underground fires and once you added some more oxygen to the already hot coal it went up in flames... They often used to use the old P&H 2800 shovel to load it out and into trucks!! We used to use massive sprinklers a lot to cool the heat and flames but was never really that successful, would cool off the heat but a couple of hours later it would heat back up... Amazing stuff ... One of the most interesting places I have worked...
Sunday, 27 January 2013
Saturday, 26 January 2013
Friday, 25 January 2013
Thursday, 24 January 2013
Tuesday, 22 January 2013
Anyone trying to break into mining and not sure how to go about it.. Start out with working at heights, Confined spaces and first aid than annoy any contracting that does shutdowns until they give you a go as a TA/sentry. Don't aim to jump straight into a dump truck when you get out there your after a foot in the door so take any position you can get and instead of asking them to give you a job, ask them what you need to do to get a job with them.
Monday, 21 January 2013
Best advice is to apply, apply, apply. Contractors on a lower pay rate are the easiest way in. Draught your resume to target your employer of choice. Don't have a generic one, I have 3 or 4 saying similar things but I always personalize them for the application being made. If you know someone in a mining town or near the mine your targeting, ask them if you can use their address on your resume. It goes a LONG way
Sunday, 20 January 2013
As Per Mine Standard (APMS) what does this mean? Each mine in Australia is like its own little country with each state having its own mines inspectorate to oversee the mines in their states. These standards are set by the owners of the mine or their representative (resident manager) using each states rules of mining. Why do the states do it like this?
As Per Mine Standard (APMS) what does this mean?
Each mine in Australia is like its own little country with each state having its own mines inspectorate to oversee the mines in their states. These standards are set by the owners of the mine or their representative (resident manager) using each states rules of mining. Why do the states do it like this?
Responsibility is the simple answer. Mines Inspectorates around the country will never tell you how to run a mine because if they did then the mines Inspectorate would be responsible for anything that went wrong. An example of APMS is changing an LV (light vehicle ute) tyre. On one Minesite you may be required to chock one wheel before changing the tyre. On another site in the same state a different owner may require 3 wheels to be chocked before the tyre can be changed. The mines Inspectorate doesn’t care how the job is performed as long as the job is done safely.
A mines Inspector will never tell the mine how to do something, they will only issue an improvement notice or stop work notice, it’s up to the responsible people running the site to fix the problem. This is why you have to do an onsite induction and onsite tickets at each mine you work at. These inductions and tickets are non-transferable and must be retained onsite. The owner or their representative (resident manager) have to do this to prove they have fulfilled their “Duty of Care” to you the employee. It means that if something goes wrong then the employer has to be able to prove that they have made every effort to train and supervise their employee’s (you) to the satisfaction of a court of law. What does it mean to you?
Paper work and lots of it on each new Minesite you go to. They do this by using site inductions, site tickets and SOP’s that will have to be completed and signed off APMS (As Per Mine Standard). If the owners rely on an outside source this leaves the owners open to legal action if something goes wrong. This is why TAFE can’t run an Australia wide course that the mines will use because each mine has its own standard and again if something went wrong it’s up to the owner of the mine to prove to a court of law that they have met their duty of care to their employee’s. This is the system we have and the state governments will not change it because at the moment all the responsibility is with the owner of the mine and not the government as long as their Inspectors make regular checks of the Minesite in their states.
Each mine in Australia is like its own little country with each state having its own mines inspectorate to oversee the mines in their states. These standards are set by the owners of the mine or their representative (resident manager) using each states rules of mining. Why do the states do it like this?
Responsibility is the simple answer. Mines Inspectorates around the country will never tell you how to run a mine because if they did then the mines Inspectorate would be responsible for anything that went wrong. An example of APMS is changing an LV (light vehicle ute) tyre. On one Minesite you may be required to chock one wheel before changing the tyre. On another site in the same state a different owner may require 3 wheels to be chocked before the tyre can be changed. The mines Inspectorate doesn’t care how the job is performed as long as the job is done safely.
A mines Inspector will never tell the mine how to do something, they will only issue an improvement notice or stop work notice, it’s up to the responsible people running the site to fix the problem. This is why you have to do an onsite induction and onsite tickets at each mine you work at. These inductions and tickets are non-transferable and must be retained onsite. The owner or their representative (resident manager) have to do this to prove they have fulfilled their “Duty of Care” to you the employee. It means that if something goes wrong then the employer has to be able to prove that they have made every effort to train and supervise their employee’s (you) to the satisfaction of a court of law. What does it mean to you?
Paper work and lots of it on each new Minesite you go to. They do this by using site inductions, site tickets and SOP’s that will have to be completed and signed off APMS (As Per Mine Standard). If the owners rely on an outside source this leaves the owners open to legal action if something goes wrong. This is why TAFE can’t run an Australia wide course that the mines will use because each mine has its own standard and again if something went wrong it’s up to the owner of the mine to prove to a court of law that they have met their duty of care to their employee’s. This is the system we have and the state governments will not change it because at the moment all the responsibility is with the owner of the mine and not the government as long as their Inspectors make regular checks of the Minesite in their states.
Saturday, 19 January 2013
Companies to contact- Boart Longyear, Swick, Ausdrill, GBF, St Ives, RUC, Lleytons, BIS…They do haulage, ummm who else? Byrncut… Barminco… Luca Mining, Gould Transport, Mincor, Lightning Nickle, LanFranci and there would be a gazillion more around the goldfields that employ greenies, just gotta go knock on their door and keep on knocking.
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