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12/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Monash University in Melbourne will establish a Division of Mining and Resources Engineering on the back of a $5 million in donations Melbourne-based MMG and Newcrest Mining Limited. It’s another example of industry working to upskill, train and retrain the Australian workforce.
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11/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
The mining and energy sectors of the Australian resources industry are driving job creation in Queensland according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. According to Natural Resources and Mines Minister Andrew Cripps, record investment in resources projects continues to drive economic growth in the state.
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10/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
It’s that time of the year when holiday parties are in full swing. It’s common in Australia and throughout the world to reward employees with a social gathering. When the food and drinks flow, it’s important to remember you’re still at work, even if you’re not.
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07/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
If you’re a student in Year 10 or 11, you only have one week left to apply for the NSW Mining Scholarship worth up to $3500. The NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) is inviting students to apply for a 2013 NSW Mining Scholarship. If you’re thinking of becoming an engineer, why not consider a career in the mining industry?
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06/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
We’ve reported before about the engineering skills shortage in Australia but a new paper from Engineers Australia shows demand for engineers continues unabated. The Changes in the Australian Engineering Labour Market report release last week shows an increase of more than 30% 2006 and 2011.
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05/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Last week WA Department of Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien recognised an employment milestone connected with the Chevron Gorgon project. The CB&I Kentz Joint Venture hired their 1,000th employee. The contract, valued at $2.2 billion will eventually create more than 1,650 local jobs. The big news, in our opinion, has to do with future traineeships and apprenticeships on the project.
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04/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
The Local Content Report for November 2012 published by the Western Australia Department of Commerce shows the resources industry is making a significant impact on the economy due to the number of contracts awarded and jobs created.
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03/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
The Brockman 2/Nammuldi development is under way and Rio Tinto is looking for skilled workers to help support the Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) being deployed on site. If you want to be part of a modern mining operation, autonomous mining at Brockman 2 is a good place to start.
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30/11/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
It’s hard to know what to believe about the resources industry in Australia. With media coverage fluctuating between boom and bust stories, jobseekers are left slightly dazed and confused. A new report from the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE) tells the real story and it’s good news.
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29/11/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Social networking is a terrific aid to your job search. It’s hard to imagine anyone trying to find a job without some element of ‘social’ in the mix. It’s important to remember, however, that even an online job search requires all the same steps any jobseeker would take to secure a job.
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