Quote:[Note, I think its still the same where you also have to get registered as a self-employed business out there, and you'll need to get an equivalent HS construction card, so there might be some delay in getting work./QUOTE] Discuss it with Andy... and he will sort you out.

Go out with open eyes and knowing that this is not going to be forever.. (unless you have an cunning plan!)

There are requirements... so get it sorted before going... apply first...

as a side note... this was an intersting article I read a while back...
http://blogs.flinders.edu.au/flinders-news/2009/12/09/archaeology-conference-mines-new-and-old-trends/

[QUOTE]Australia’s mining boom of recent years has spawned a surge in unmet demand for archaeologists, according to Flinders lecturer and Chair of the Australian Archaeological Association’s 2009 Conference, Dr Alice Gorman. “For decades Australian archaeologists have been working alongside and consulting traditional owners, playing a vital role in Aboriginal heritage legislation, land rights and Native Title,” Dr Gorman said.
“Now, there’s a new wave of Australian archaeologists, equipped with the knowledge and field skills to continue that important work as consultants to the mining industry,” she said.
It is a phenomenon reflected in the theme of this year’s conference, Old Guard, New Guard, to be hosted at Flinders between 11 and 14 December.
The conference will bring together some of Australia’s pioneering senior archaeologists, Aboriginal traditional owners and members of the “new breed”.