MINING JOBS DEMAND

​A new report released by the Australian Mining and Metals Association shows Australia’s mining industry will require 20,767 new on-site operational employees by 2024.

The forecast occupational breakdown includes:

• 8,660 mining plant operators;

• 2,847 heavy diesel fitters;

• 970 other trades, such as electrical, mechanical and maintenance trades;

• 4,110 supervisors, management, administration and other white-collar roles; and

• 4,180 engineers, technicians, geologists and related roles.

View the full report here