Major mining and resources industries down under are looking for a few good US Veterans for several high-paying jobs. The available positions are paying between $65,000 and $200,000 per year to those who don’t mind relocating to Australia.
Some of the 400-500 positions open include job opportunities for:
- Heavy Equipment Operators
- Diesel Mechanics
- Electricians
- Carpenters
To make the move a little easier, the Australian government introduced new visas in May of 2012 that allow skilled workers to stay in the country for four years. Headhunters have even been in attendance at some of the major U.S. Veteran Job Fairs Read more…
If you are a U.S. Veteran who might be qualified, here are some excellent resources to learn more about the Australian Mining and Resource Industry:
- A career in the Australian Minerals Industry (miningcareers.com)
- Australia Mining Jobs (australia-mining.com)
- Australian Mining Companies Are Desperate For Workers And Looking To Hire Veterans (businessinsider.com)
- Australian mining companies seeking US vets for high-paying jobs (stripes.com)

