Best websites for Boilermaker looking for work when travelling??

Used to work with a fella that was known as the "boilermaker". As he was a qualified sparky I asked another bloke in the shop why the nickname. Seems it was more to do with the ages of his many and varied lady friends than his official trade qualifications. ;-0)))))

Cheers Pop

Haven't heard that one before. Obviously his taste in ladies was somewhat less than optimal .:))

We put it down to failing eyesight and not being in a position to be too fussy. He wasn't exactly in his prime and certainly no oil painting

Cheers Pop

Obviously no less knowledge than you.

Think nothing of it.

Obviously no less knowledge than you have.

Such fantastic intelligence.....little wonder other genuine people (like myself) are deterred from using such wonderful forums as this. My question I thought would have been familiar to many travelling people looking for work here and there given this is a explore oz website????. I didnt think I wrote any comments that warranted you wasting my time with your unecessary two bobs worth that you have written above.....hmmm the mind boggles. Waste someone elses time please as I am busy planning a wonderful trip around oz and theres no room for this nonsense on my email - Thanks!

Seek.com.au
Jsekker.com.au

My friend is a boilermaker and he is on that website just about every day looking for Better jobs.

I think you are best is go for Shutdown work if you are after sort term stints that pay well.

Try the likes of
Skilled
Downer
Mine people
Linkforce
Hays
workpac

Or just Google "Shutdown Work in WA"

Exploder,

Thanks for that mate - fantastic advice. I will look at the google option you mentioned as havent tried that one as yet.

Thanks again - Just Goin

Nathan,

Thank you very much mate! I was thinking of having a look around Mt Isa area as the first port of call for looking up work so great to hear from someone actually in the know. Are they very strict up there with regards to requiring a fixed address in order to be able to take on short term work????

Also your comments on the grey nomads - we were wondering how hard we will find the accomm stakes as the wife is keen with 2 yound kids (2 & 5) to use the caravan park options mainly for our stays. But we also didnt know what to expect with regard to availability etc. We have avoided going on the trip until now as to be in the better weather for travelling up north but also to avoid the xmas 6 week school holidays around the country but may still find it challenging to find accomm due to the grey nomads from what you say....we have a laptop so will try and be a prepared booking ahead but we are planning on just going with the flow as much as possible and didnt want to stick to a concrete itenary....fingers crossed.

The cattle station option I hadnt thought of....great advice. Is the best way to find out of any options via the job seeker websites as well I am guessing???

I have been working for a Rio Tinto owned company for about a year and before that 5 years at a aluminium smelter so have experience in that area. Prior to this 7 years in heavy mining machinery fabrication. Would be good to get some mining experience on the resume but very hard to get your foot in the door in Newcastle area...seems people have to head north or west to get a start and that helps them in the door when they get back here....

Thanks again for all your helpful advice - this is exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for. If you have anything else to add or pass on please do!!!

Cheers - Just Goin

just goin

Are they very strict up there with regards to requiring a fixed address in order to be able to take on short term work????
I'm not really knowledgeable about this one. You could speak to some of the contracting companies up here they might help. The main ones used by the mines are downer, monadelphous or for welding work RGM welding. But I can't see a problem with it as there is plenty of people who live permanently at caravan parks or short term units.
As you know from working for Rio you will need to be inducted for this and that before you can even thinking about doing some work. This is where the costs and time comes into it.

With regards to the caravan park accommodation give the caravan parks in town a call and they will give you the info. In saying that though there doesn't seem to be too many grey nomads around town compared to years gone by, I guess some of them are feeling the pinch. Honestly I can't see you having too much trouble, it might be only if you wish to stay for an extended period and they have a tour group or something coming in a week. There is plenty of parks in town.

With the cattle station option I think this one will be more word of mouth. You could call ahead to the agricultural products distributors in the area of question, i.e. elders, wesfarmers or produce agencies. They will have a far idea of whats going on as they sell the gear to the properties. If you tell them about your plans they might give you the property details or give your details to the property.

When you speak of "it would be good to get some mining experience" there is plenty of opportunities if you willing to have a go. Be careful what you wish for as there are plenty of people in town who came for a year or two and 20 years later are still here. Myself is a prime example, the wife and myself are born and bred novocastrians. I completed my apprenticeship at the power stations up the valley. Then couldn't get a start down there so moved up here. Five years on and we are looking to start a family so looks like will be here for a bit longer. Its a good town though so don't take that in a bad way.

Also think about what the other person said about signage on your vehicle.
Speak to an accountant I'm sure you can turn that into some tax advantage. Then get a little bit extra back from the tax man this or next year.

Hope this helps
Nathan

Helps heaps thanks Nathan.

Have to got stickers arranged asap I think as only 2 weeks til we leave.

JUST GOIN

Good advice - I was thinking of doing that but wasnt sure how affective it will be.

Thanks and will do this one I think - Just Going

Hi Guys,

We are actually subsribed to your Expedition Australia adventure. We have been avid readers of that website too for about 18 months now since we started doing the serious planning for our trip.

Thanks for your comments above. Extremely useful information with Geoff being a Boilermaker as well. I have the same tickets as Geoff so hopefully shouldnt have too much trouble picking up something that pays well here and there...how are you finding the coin in Townsville???

Caravan Park costs I am hearing you - but with the kids ages we dont feel that we will be able to cope for too many days in free camps with limited facilities. Gaining work here and there will basically be to pay for that side of the trip .The rest of the expenses we have saved for but then again I am told that most budgets tend to blow out quite quickly if you dont keep a close on on your spending????

Will look at registering with the companies you mention plus the others in other replies here....

Thanks guys for all your advice and please feel free to add anything else to assist us as well if you get time......

JUST GOIN

Hi Just Goin
quick question - are you Rod by any chance? Coin's always good in Townsville, didn't have much trouble finding work, hardest part was choosing which job to take. There's always shutdowns between here and Cairns and out to the Isa, some fly-in fly-out from Tville too.
We keep a strong eye on the budget so that it doesn't get away from us because working is our only income. Fingers crossed, haven't had a problem so far, but where we saved in accommodation on the way up, we spent in extra tools and wiring for trailer problem. We use the Camps Australia 5 book as our bible, and also have the laptop for checking ahead as well as Erin's schooling. As far as limited facilities go, we have a 12v shower, porta pottie and ensuite tent which does us fine, and hand washing isn't a problem if you wash your smalls with you in the shower and bigger stuff every 3-4 days - guy ropes are great clotheslines. Caravan facilites are overrated and overcharged. A lot of the campsites and rest areas we've been to have showers and toilets - some even hot showers, free. I can understand where you are coming from with needing to stay in Parks, but we prefer to save our money where we can and enjoy other luxuries like a plane ride over the Bungles or something.
Keep us posted how you do.
Cheers
Geoff, Shell and Erin

No Not Rod. Will send you an email through your expedition australia website with our email details so we can keep in touch.

THanks for the info above.

Just Goin