Australian Mining Field Assistant Jobs and Employment

Mine companies commonly employ people to take mineral samples, and to help prepare mine sites for mining. Once mining activities are complete, they will also work to rehabilitate the site. They are usually referred to as Sample Preparers and Field Assistants. A Sample Preparer is an entry level job that progresses to Field Assistant. This is a very rewarding job for those who want to work in the Geology sector of the mining industry.

If you are looking to gain this type of position, then you may want to know:

what license/s you need
if there are traineeships available
whether you need mining and/ or experience in a similar role
what sort of training is required and where to get it
what certification is required
and how soon you can start

Considering there is a large number of mine sites located throughout Australia, there may be a Field Assistant position available close to where you live. Otherwise you may be interested in a fly in/ fly out (FIFO) position. A typical day for a Field Assistant would include operating 4 WD vehicles to reach remote places, using a GPS navigational system to locate sites of interest, collect soil samples, perform gridding, cleaning, prepare and rehabilitate mine sites, maintain camps and vehicles, and assisting Geologists when required to do so.

A Field Assistant position is ideal for you if you:

have a drivers license for the state you wish to work in
have first aid certification
can pass a police clearance
able to pass pre-employment medical
have at least 1 to 2 years experience in a similar role

If you do not have these, you can obtain them and then apply for a position as Field Assistant. If you do not have 1 to 2 years experience as a Field Assistant you can still apply for the position of Sample Preparer.

If you are considering getting into the mining industry, now is a great time to do so, for both skilled and unskilled workers.

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