http://www.monash.edu.au/news/show/monash-signs-partnership-with-leading-australian-mining-companies-1Please research online regarding high demand/shortage of skilled workers in the mining indsutry specially mining engineers. Salary package is definitely very enticing! Good idea to gain skills/experience in dump truck, bulldozer drivers, etc. paying about $100K per annum net and goes up as you stay longer in the company.