Trades Assistant (mining) jobs in WA, paid the day after you work.
Mining support in WA means site services, camp work and trades assistance around the Pilbara and Goldfields, booked through Perth. MyGig’s mining-support pool is new and deliberately narrow: entry-level support roles only, with tickets verified before a shift is accepted, and honest availability shown for every site and date.
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 WA 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 WA?
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 WA?
Yes, anywhere in Western Australia: MyGig is the authorised Employer of Record across the state. Pool depth varies by place. Perth is where our WA pool is concentrated, and it is newer than Sydney's. Elsewhere in WA the app shows honest availability for your dates rather than a promise.
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.