Read the optimal employment article and I’m wondering if this is still current. The mining boom over here has resulted in a lot of low hanging fruit in terms of labouring jobs that often have six figure salary and provided living conditions if you’re willing to live in some of the more remote areas. I honestly have no idea what the conditions are around visas and background or what the competition is like, but it’s this formula + more stable work and higher income for a comparable skill range.
Lots of fact checking required on what I’m saying here but I know there’s other import labour around a lot of the mining areas right now, it may be a good vector?
Edit for additional data points: I’m currently working in the Queensland mining industry. The role adds about +25K income for my skill set (although for basic labour and retail the gains are closer to +50K) and the living costs are between 10-20K lower than in the major cities. The work / life balance in terms of hours is slightly worse, but the commute is 10 mins from my door to work. Culture and “liveability” of the city is quite low compared to metros. As a result of this latter point though I’ve had the time and disposable income to pursue several hobbies, and further education, without too much of a strain.
Mining in terms of the general sector. I have a white collar job and don’t mind it, though there’s more money to be made moving closer to the physical jobs. For me personally it’s not worth the lifestyle impact or physical risk as far as i can assess it.
To be eligible, applicants need to meet the following requirements:
hold a passport issued by an eligible country or region
be aged 18-30 (inclusive) at the time of applying
not be accompanied by dependent children at any time during their stay in Australia
meet health, character and financial requirements
not have previously entered Australia on a Work and Holiday (462) visa
not have prevsiouly entered Australia on a Working Holiday (417) visa (unless applying for a second visa, see ‘Second Working Holiday visa’ below)
be outside Australia when they apply and when their visa is granted (unless applying for a second visa, see ‘Second Working Holiday visa’ below)
apply within 12 months of intended travel to Australia.
I have no idea what the visa requirements for USAns are but they”re unlikely to be any more onerous. And all the mining jobs are going to be in the arse end of nowhere so you’ll also be eligible for a second working holiday visa.
Yes. That is my blank spot re: visa components of the plan. If anyone wants to give me a short version of what it’s like I’d appreciate it, have a few friends asking how to transition over to Australia.
Read the optimal employment article and I’m wondering if this is still current. The mining boom over here has resulted in a lot of low hanging fruit in terms of labouring jobs that often have six figure salary and provided living conditions if you’re willing to live in some of the more remote areas. I honestly have no idea what the conditions are around visas and background or what the competition is like, but it’s this formula + more stable work and higher income for a comparable skill range.
Lots of fact checking required on what I’m saying here but I know there’s other import labour around a lot of the mining areas right now, it may be a good vector?
Edit for additional data points: I’m currently working in the Queensland mining industry. The role adds about +25K income for my skill set (although for basic labour and retail the gains are closer to +50K) and the living costs are between 10-20K lower than in the major cities. The work / life balance in terms of hours is slightly worse, but the commute is 10 mins from my door to work. Culture and “liveability” of the city is quite low compared to metros. As a result of this latter point though I’ve had the time and disposable income to pursue several hobbies, and further education, without too much of a strain.
Mining? What do you do every day, physically?
Mining in terms of the general sector. I have a white collar job and don’t mind it, though there’s more money to be made moving closer to the physical jobs. For me personally it’s not worth the lifestyle impact or physical risk as far as i can assess it.
For the Working Holiday Visa
I have no idea what the visa requirements for USAns are but they”re unlikely to be any more onerous. And all the mining jobs are going to be in the arse end of nowhere so you’ll also be eligible for a second working holiday visa.
Are you an Australian native?
Yes. That is my blank spot re: visa components of the plan. If anyone wants to give me a short version of what it’s like I’d appreciate it, have a few friends asking how to transition over to Australia.