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Job with $150,000 a year salary where employees work just five months a year – and you don’t need a university degree
A JOB that doesn't require a university degree can get you $150,000 a year – and you can work for just five months a year.
The lucrative jobs on offer in Australia are in mining – an industry that continues to grow and needs workers more than ever.
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An expert in mining recruitment has been sharing the perks of working with rocks in high-vis jackets.
They include free housing, meals on the house, and bonuses.
Employees may also receive discounted healthcare and extended leave.
Candidates for these jobs don't need university qualifications, nor do they need any experience in mining.
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They could receive two weeks of training for their jobs.
Shaun McCambridge, who is the managing director of Stellar Recruitment, said there are thousands of jobs being advertised online.
"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," he told .
'If you are prepared to work hard there has never been a better time to get into mining.
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The mining industry has faced several challenges in the years gone by due to the "stigma" around the sector, McCambridge claims.
But there are a range of roles on offer in mining, including dump truck operators, blast hole drillers and plant maintenance.
Electrical and mechanical apprentices can also apply for jobs in the industry.
People who have skills in operating heavy vehicles and diesel fitters could earn as much as $250,000 a year.
And an instant lump sum could be offered to employees who are hired.
These sign-on bonuses can amount to as much as $10,000.
McCambridge also made an appearance on Australian breakfast show , where he told presenters about the advantages people can gain from working in Aussie mining.
He said that roster work, along with the added benefit of six weeks annual leave, means miners are only active for five months of the year.
"The reality is on an even-time roster you really are only working five months of the year.
"So pretty extraordinary money for only working five months of the year.”
Shifts can last over 10 hours in a single day and workers may be required to work on all seven days of the week.
Mining can also be physically demanding.
Workpac recruitment is looking for 'fit' and 'enthusiastic' workers interested in a blast bench traineeship.
"'The role is physically demanding, however very rewarding and will give you a foot in the door to work for a world-leading mining provider," their advertisement said.
Workers must also pass drug and alcohol tests, as well as clearance for working with explosives.
The job pays more than a $100,000 after the traineeship is over.
Iron ore and coal are two of several other commodities that are mined the most in Australia.
There has been a 19 per cent increase in trainees and apprentices joining the mining industry in Australia, with a record-high number of women involved.
One Irish woman took to social media to show off her job as a monster truck driver in a mining job Down Under.
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One commenter called her a 'legend' for doing her job in Australia.
Others encouraged her with positive messages such as 'go on Coleen'.
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