Is it really about who you know versus what you know?
Does who you know in the mining industry outweigh what you know? We look at this age-old adage and whether it's still relevant in the workforce today.
by Beatrice Thomas · Oct 30, 2018
Career Services
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What are HR jobs paying in mining right now?
Find out what you could earn as an HR professional in the Australian mining industry.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 26, 2018
Everything you need to know about entry-level mining jobs in Kalgoorlie
What sorts of entry-level mining jobs are available in Kalgoorlie and what do they entail? How do I get one?
by Dan Hatch · Oct 24, 2018
Human Resources/Lifestyle
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Let’s ALL call out harassment in the mining industry
Too often victims of harassment and bullying are unable to speak up, and witnesses remain silent.
by Gail Rogers · Sep 19, 2018
The 6 biggest challenges facing mining recruiters today
Here are the 6 biggest challenges facing mining industry recruiters today and what to do about them.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 12, 2018
How to decide if a job offer aligns with your mining career path
It’s always worth spending some time assessing whether a job opportunity is the right one for you.
by Gail Rogers · Sep 06, 2018
5 common recruitment mistakes and how to avoid them
As mining recruitment is picking up, it's timely to look at 5 common recruitment mistakes and how to avoid them.
by Stephanie O'Brien · Sep 05, 2018
Recruitment
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How to recruit the best talent in a mining skills shortage
Here are 6 tips to help ensure you’re recruiting top talent during mining’s skills shortage.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 08, 2018
How to get a mining job through a recruitment agency
Here's our best advice for how to get a mining job through a specialist recruitment agency.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 26, 2018
Would you move to Kalgoorlie if the government paid you?
Kalgoorlie is a town desperate for workers to move there and begin to call it home. But would you move there if the government paid you?
by Beatrice Thomas · Sep 25, 2018
Mining's women take centre stage
If you missed this year's Women in Mining event in Perth, here's what happened.
by Gail Rogers · Sep 21, 2018
Technical
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Let’s ALL call out harassment in the mining industry
Too often victims of harassment and bullying are unable to speak up, and witnesses remain silent.
by Gail Rogers · Sep 19, 2018
How can we keep WASM graduates in Kalgoorlie?
How can we keep WASM graduates in Kalgoorlie? Vocational training is one way to get them to stay. We explore.
by Beatrice Thomas · Sep 17, 2018
The 6 biggest challenges facing mining recruiters today
Here are the 6 biggest challenges facing mining industry recruiters today and what to do about them.
by Dan Hatch · Sep 12, 2018
Getting enough sleep is a mining safety issue
Sleep deprivation is bad for your health and can be dangerous on a mine site. Let's take a look at the signs.
by Stephanie O'Brien · Sep 07, 2018
Polls and Research
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Poll: Mining OHS rules polarise industry, risk friction
We asked the mining industry if OHS rules had gone too far. Here's what some 600 people told us.
by Steve Heather · Jun 05, 2018
Have your say on the casualisation of mining jobs
Casualisation of mining jobs is the topic of this month's poll, which also looks at unions in the workplace.
by Dan Hatch · Jun 01, 2018
What are contract roles in mining paying right now?
How much can you earn as a contractor in the mining industry? Find out here.
by Dan Hatch · May 04, 2018
Mining employees sending mixed, but honest messages on pay
Employees might tell you they care more about work-life balance than salary, but what really motivates them?
by Steve Heather · May 02, 2018