The $150k jobs that Aussies are snubbing: 'Thousands' of high-paying roles available - but recruiters are struggling to fill them
Daily MailThousands of mining jobs paying over $150,000 a year are available across Australia, but employers are struggling to fill them partly because of negative views of the industry. 'There are over 7,000 jobs advertised for the mining sector across Australia right now on Seek and the average earnings are $148,000 per year, the highest across all industries. Despite uncertainty over the future of mining, the industry continues to boom, creating demand for workers now, many in entry-level roles which can see workers progress to high paying jobs after training More woman than ever are working in mining in Australia as demand for employees continues He blamed 'stigma' about mining and a lack of awareness for the difficulty filling the roles. Recruiters say there has never been a better time to get a job in the mining industry Mining roles often include accommodation, meals and several types of bonuses, such as 'sign-on' bonuses, which are often lump sums paid to new employees in addition to hourly wages Last year,mining company Thiess offered $10,000 sign-on bonus for new workers and $5,000 bonuses for successful referrals.
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