{"id":28439,"date":"2025-03-21T21:48:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T10:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/?p=28439"},"modified":"2025-04-01T16:00:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T05:00:49","slug":"life-at-the-quarry-tarkyn-covers-his-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/life-at-the-quarry-tarkyn-covers-his-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Life at the Quarry: Tarkyn Covers his Career with Mawsons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With his two and a half years of experience in the industry, Tarkyn is the perfect person to chat to if you\u2019re trying to plan a career at the quarry! Since starting out working one day per week whilst still in high school, he\u2019s worked his way up to a full-time position (and wants to help you do the same).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the opportunity to earn certifications, forklift licenses and everything in between, Mawsons\u2019 employees are set up to succeed in their careers. The best part? They have a great time while doing so, too!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tune into Tarkyn\u2019s inspiring interview and learn all about life on the quarry, including insights into:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Tarkyn kickstarted his career in high school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All his favourite parts about working with the Mawsons team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How he got started in the industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advice for the next generation of Mawsons recruits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And much, much more!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"o-fluid-object o-fluid-object--4by3\" data-aspectratio=\"0.66667\"><iframe title=\"Life at the Quarry: Tarkyn Covers his Career with Mawsons\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HRfVgmLyEZQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find Out More<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking to kickstart your career with a company that rocks\u2014literally? Mawsons, a family-run business with over 110 years of history, is your go-to destination! Specializing in top-quality concrete and quarry products, they operate across Central and Northern Victoria and Southern NSW, boasting 80 worksites and nearly 600 employees.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Mawsons, you&#8217;re not just joining a company; you&#8217;re becoming part of a legacy of innovation and excellence. Whether you&#8217;re interested in concrete, quarries, mechanical and fabrication, engineering and technical roles, transport, or administration, there&#8217;s a place for you to shine. Their commitment to safety, environmental sustainability, and community support means you&#8217;ll be working with a team that values more than just the bottom line.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, if you&#8217;re ready to lay the foundation for a rock-solid career, look no further than Mawsons. With a supportive team, diverse opportunities, and a commitment to your growth, it&#8217;s the perfect place to start your journey. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/employers\/mawsons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mawsons career profile<\/a> and discover how you can become a part of the Mawsons family today!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Video Transcript:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My name is Tarkyn and I&#8217;ve been a quarry operator at Mawsons for 2 1\/2 years.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Can you tell us about your role as a trainee and how you got started?<\/p>\n<p>A: When I first started at Mawsons I was doing one day a week while I was still at school. Once I was old enough to leave school I finished year 11 and then I started working full time at the quarry. Within a year at Mawson&#8217;s I was offered to start a certificate III in surface extractions.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What are some of your favourite aspects about working for Mawson\u2019s?<\/p>\n<p>A: I enjoy the variety of work that we do here in Mawsons. It&#8217;s something different every day and in a day I could vary between working in a machine or working fixing something over at the plant. Mawsons are supportive and offer lots of training such as getting your forklift license.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What have been some highlights from your traineeship so far?<\/p>\n<p>A: Some of the highlights for doing the traineeship is expanding my knowledge on quarrying and meeting new people through doing the certificate.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What do you wish more young people knew about your industry?<\/p>\n<p>A: You don&#8217;t have to be experienced because Mawsons provide you with all on-site training. What I found surprising is that working in a quarry can lead you to so many other different career opportunities and paths.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What advice would you give your high school self?<\/p>\n<p>A: If you&#8217;re not enjoying school and you want to work in this industry, my advice would be just to go for. There are great options other than going to uni and I think that quarrying is one of them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With his two and a half years of experience in the industry, Tarkyn is the perfect person to chat to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":28497,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[23],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28439"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28439"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28562,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28439\/revisions\/28562"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}