Why people are saying NO to these $150k a year jobs

Thousands of job vacancies, sometimes requiring little to no experience and offering giant paychecks, remain unfilled because the mining industry can’t find enough workers.

Image: Loandesk Source: loandesk

After a lull period, Australia’s mining industry is said to be gathering steam and potentially moving toward another boom.

With production ramping up and mineral exploration receiving fresh investment, mining companies across the country, especially in Western Australia and Queensland, are calling out for skilled and unskilled workers to join their workforce.

The latest data from job portal SEEK shows thousands of positions up for grabs, offering salaries paying well over $150,000 for experienced workers and an average of $80,000-100,000 for the entry-level workforce.

BC Iron's Nullagine iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Source: AAP

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