Overcoming Common Roadblocks
You’ve probably been applying for FIFO jobs like thousands of others and keep hitting a wall—rejected, need experience, need tickets and qualifications. Sound familiar? It’s a common story, but here’s a different approach that could get you where you want to be. Instead of jumping straight into the FIFO game, consider starting with one of the many companies right here in Victoria.
Gaining Experience Locally
These local roles offer a solid way to gain experience, build your skills, and make connections. Once you’ve got that under your belt, you’ll be in a much stronger position to land that FIFO gig.
Sign up for email alerts with these companies, stay on top of job openings, and grab every opportunity to train and grow. That’s how you’ll climb the ladder in this industry.
Major Mining Companies in Victoria
- Stavely Minerals: The Stavely and Ararat Projects are located approximately 200 kilometres west of Melbourne.
- Victory Minerals Pty Ltd: Owns and operates Ballarat Gold Mine.
- Southern Cross Gold: The Sunday Creek Project is located approximately 60 km north of Melbourne.
- Catalyst Metals: The Bendigo Gold Project in Victoria lies directly to the north of the Bendigo Goldfields.
Mining Services Companies in Victoria
Victoria’s mining industry is supported by a network of service companies that provide everything from drilling and blasting to environmental consulting and mine site rehabilitation.
- Orica: A global leader in explosives and blasting systems. Their manufacturing plant in Deer Park.
- Downer EDI: Provides a diverse range of services, including engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations.
- Mincore: Based in Melbourne, Mincore provides engineering, procurement, and construction management services.
- Ausdrill (Perenti Group): Operating across regional Victoria, Ausdrill offers specialised drilling and blasting services.
- PYBAR Mining Services: PYBAR specialises in underground mining services and operates in north-east Victoria.
ACCIONA: Global leader in renewable energy and infrastructure solutions.
Machinery and Equipment Providers
- Hitachi Construction Machinery: Offers a diverse range of mining and construction machinery.
Locations: Dandenong and Somerton. - Liebherr Australia: Supplies mining equipment and maintenance services.
Locations: Dandenong South and Oakleigh. - Caterpillar (William Adams Pty Ltd). William Adams Pty Ltd provides a full range of services for Caterpillar equipment.
Locations: Clayton (headquarters), Dandenong, Geelong, Laverton, Mildura, Swan Hill, Traralgon, Wodonga, and Horsham. - Komatsu Australia: Global manufacturer and distributor of earthmoving and mining equipment.
Locations: Truganina, Campbellfield, Pakenham and Morwell.
Quarries
- Boral: Quarry operations in Victoria are located at the following sites: Deer Park, Montrose, Lysterfield, Coldstream, Epping, Dunnstown, Warrnambool (near Mount Napier), Tynong, and Wangaratta.
- List of Victorian Quarries
Conclusion
So, start by looking close to home with these Victoria-based companies, and before you know it, you’ll be in prime position to take your career wherever you want it to go—even if that’s flying out to remote sites for FIFO work.