ONBOARDING PROCESS

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Standard employment requirements

  • Proof of working rights in Australia: This may be a copy of your birth certificate, permanent residency or visa.

  • Official identification, e.g. drivers license, photo ID: You will need to provide your full name, residential address and date of birth.

  • Australian tax file number (TFN): For more information, visit the ATO website.

  • Superannuation fund details: If you do not provide these details, one will be chosen for you.

  • Bank details: So that you can be paid your wages.

  • Contact details: Phone number and email address.

  • Emergency contact: Their name, relationship to you and contact details. If you are under 18, your parent/guardian’s details.

Common mining industry requirements

  • Australian driver license: Most companies, sites or roles require you to hold a “full/open” (meaning non-provisional) manual license. Where you are not able to provide this, speak with recruitment. Sometimes, allowances can be made, but are not guaranteed.

  • Police clearance: These are especially common when working in mining. Your prospective employer may or may not cover the cost of this. If you do return any charges, it may or may not affect your eligibility for the role. This will come down to the company, site requirements and/or type of role. Typically, serious criminal offenses such as DUI will rule you out.

  • Background/reference checks: Employers may request contacts from previous workplaces to confirm your past employment, role and responsibilities, work ethic and more, to ascertain your suitability for the role.

  • Aptitude testing: This may be in the form of online testing through the company portal or a third-party provider. Don’t stress, it is normally used to get a general idea of basic mathematics skills, how you problem solve or can identify hazards.

  • Drug and alcohol screen: Almost ALL roles in the mining industry nowadays will require you to attend a designated screening center to provide a sample. This will not be optional, and a non-negative result WILL affect your eligibility.

  • Medical declaration: Advising your employer of your history and any pre-existing conditions ensures that BOTH parties are covered in the case that your work environment or medical circumstances affect one another. Declare ALL medications in writing.

  • Pre-employment medical: These are usually a baseline testing for cardiovascular health, strength and stamina. You may be asked to complete step-ups, push-ups or squats. It is not meant to be arduous. You will not be provided these results.

Specialised requirements you may be asked to provide

  • Trade certificates, qualifications or degrees: Where your role requires completion of specific competencies. For example, working as a heavy diesel mechanic, engineer or emergency response.

  • Tickets/licenses: As required dependent on the role.

  • Additional medical testing: You may be required to attend further testing, such as hearing, spirometry or chest x-ray. For example, working in environments exposed to high levels of noise, coal or silica.

  • Standard 11/Mining Induction Course: Required for anybody working in mining in Queensland.

Conditions which may affect your eligibility for employment, within legal reasoning

  • Age: This is governed by state legislation. Normally you will be required to be at least 18 years old to work in or around mining, quarrying or construction.

  • Weight limits: Some machines are manufactured to certain standards, and therefore safety cannot be guaranteed once this is exceeded, putting the company at risk. For example, a production operator may need to be <120kg.

  • Failure to declare medical conditions: Being involved in a workplace incident and/or sustaining an injury after failing to declare correctly could affect liability for anybody involved, and any potential compensation.

  • Refusal to complete drug and alcohol screening: You have the right to refuse testing, however in turn the employer has the right to refuse employment where this is a requirement of the role.

  • Certain prescription medications: Even if declared, some medications will NOT be cleared for certain working conditions. For example, medical cannabis.

  • Criminal history: Unfortunately, some companies or sites may place restrictions on certain roles.

  • Language competency: You must be able to demonstrate the ability to understand procedures and other requirements, in order to perform your role safely. This has no relation to your nationality, country of origin or otherwise.

It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against factors such as race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, political opinion or relationship status