I just want to add that he shouldn't be put off by jobs that are only through labour hire companies or to sub contractors - where DH works, 90% of the employees are initially employed this way and then anyone who is good at their job gets recruited to work for the company directly. It gives them a chance to veto anyone they don't like because they don't have to go through the hassle of employing them direct only to find out they aren't the type of person they want.
lilypilli - I don't think your post number is enough for PM's, I agree with Trillian labour hire/agencies are the main providers of jobs in the mining industries. Getting your foot in the door through one of these and showing you are good at what you do and willing to work/learn is a good way to get employed with a company direct.
I work in the mining construction industry ( we build the mines port and rail infrastructure) and it is far easier to get into this side of it than in the production mining side. Pros it pays ALOT more and they generally will pay for flights from any capital city but cons are the rosters are long. Definitely don't be put off labour hire companies. My company only hires through agencies and has no direct employees but our jobs are very secure and you get paid even more again. The industry is very much who you know not what you know but a good way to get in is to start as a cleaner etc in the accommodation camps. If in WA Compass Group run majority of the camps. Be warned though the money is no where near as good but it is a good place to start and net work. I know lots of people who have started off this way and gone onto get really good jobs with training provided.
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