Trades Assistant (mining) jobs in Perth, paid the day after you work.
Perth is the staging post for the state’s mining workforce: site services, maintenance support and exploration crews are hired here even when the work is a flight away. MyGig covers casual mine-support roles in WA, one of only two states in our network where we do, with inductions and tickets verified before a shift.
Mining TA roles are the proving ground for maintenance careers: site rates, big gear and skills that transfer to every resources job after. Typical requirements: site induction; working at heights or confined space per site.
Download the MyGig worker app, complete vetting once, and pick up trades assistant (mining) shifts in Perth that match your availability. You are employed by MyGig, paid the correct award rate with casual loading, superannuation is paid on every dollar, and your pay lands the day after each shift at no cost to you.
What trades assistant (mining) work pays is set by the award.
These are the award's published figures, not a MyGig quote. They apply nationally.
Mining Industry Award (MA000011)
Published adult casual rates start from $34.41/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Higher classifications, penalties and allowances can apply on top.
What you'd actually do on shift.
- ✓Assisting fitters and boilermakers on maintenance
- ✓Tool staging, parts running and housekeeping
- ✓Isolation support and permit compliance
- ✓Pressure cleaning plant ahead of work
Worth having for this role
Site induction · Working at heights or confined space per site - list them once during vetting and they unlock the shifts that need them.
Good questions, straight answers.
What does a casual trades assistant (mining) get paid in Perth?
Trades assistant (mining) work in this industry is typically priced under the Mining Industry Award (MA000011). Published casual rates under the Mining Industry Award start from $34.41/hr as at 1 July 2026, including the 25% casual loading. Penalties and allowances can apply on top depending on when and where the shift runs; the award page and the official Fair Work pay guide carry the detail.
What do I need to work as a trades assistant (mining)?
Typical requirements: site induction; working at heights or confined space per site. You list tickets during MyGig vetting and they are verified before you can accept a shift that requires them.
Does MyGig cover trades assistant (mining) shifts in Perth?
Yes. Perth is a newer MyGig market, so the local trades assistant (mining) pool is still building. The app shows honest availability for your dates rather than a promise, and coverage grows as more vetted workers join.
When do I get paid?
The day after every shift, at no cost to you. Pay is calculated against the correct award classification with casual loading, and 12% superannuation is paid with each pay run rather than quarterly.
Your next shift is in the app.
Sign up in about 30 minutes. Pick your first shift. Get paid the day after.