ONBOARDING PROCESS
FROM SHORTLIST TO OFFER
Congratulations, you’re almost there!
While every role, company and site will be different, the below is an extensive list which you should be able to apply to most situations. There are standard pre-employment processes required for most jobs in Australia, stipulated by governing laws and legislation. Additionally, the mining industry will, of course, impose extra hurdles and higher standards of expectations.
Let’s take a look at the next steps in the process of securing a job in the mining industry.
1. Interview and selection
You are notified you’ve either been “successful” or “shortlisted” for a position. The company’s administration team will be in touch with information on next steps and what you’ll need to provide.
2. Reference and background checks
The hiring company will verify your previous employment, qualifications and character to confirm suitability for the role.
3. Medical assessment and D&A screening
You will need to confirm availability to attend a pre-employment medical, and drug and alcohol test. This cost is covered by the hiring company.
Unsuccessful candidates
At any stage during this process, you may be notified that you have been unsuccessful, and onboarding is ceased. Sometimes, a reason is not provided, and employers are not legally required to offer justification. Until you have signed an employment contract, there are no guarantees.
4. Negotiations and letter of offer
Remuneration, roster, working conditions and other details are communicated verbally, or via formal offer of employment. You may receive an opportunity to respond/negotiate.
5. Documentation
Administration will request copies of your working rights, identification, TFN, superannuation, bank details and emergency contact. You will may be required to provide additional documents on request.
6. Employment contract
Both the employer and employee are required to sign a contract outlining the terms and conditions of employment. Be sure to review this thoroughly, ensuring you understand and agree to every detail.
Mobilisation to your mine site - the administration team will be in touch with further details as required
Inductions
Online or in-person, covering topics such as company policies and procedures workplace health and safety, facilities and emergency protocols. There may also be further inductions, familiarisations or training once you arrive on site. Where training is compulsory, you are entitled to pay under the Fair Work Act.
Uniforms/PPE
Your employer is legally required to provide PPE, as well as instruction on how to use and maintain it properly. You will need to provide your sizing, and may have the opportunity to try on samples. If not, look up sizing charts online or head to a local store. Always use PPE provided, to ensure compliance with particular operational or AS/NZ Standards.
Travel
Flight bookings and/or bus schedules, as well as luggage allowance. If you need to bring up extra items for your first swing or have tools, contact administration. Usually, you can request an additional 10kg bag or two. Flights may be commercial or chartered. If eligible to accumulate frequent flyer points, you can provide your member number.
Communication works two ways
If you need more information, aren’t sure about anything, or haven’t heard from the administration team - get in touch with them! You won’t know if you don’t ask, and it doesn’t help to sit there wondering. Call your recruiter, or email them any time, and they will get back to you. The worst thing you can do is wait around for information, when you have a critical start date and you’re waiting on flight details.
