The Blog

The Blog enables Australian Resource Sector Employers and members of our Expert Panel to communicate information about jobs, projects, sites, awarded contracts, terms and conditions, career tips and advice, and on a range of other topics that can't always be shared on traditional career websites and print advertising. As a job seeker, this enables you to keep abreast of movements and opportunities in the industry.

Santos Ltd

Gladstone LNG Project: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Santos GLNG Project?

The Santos GLNG Project is a pioneering venture to convert coal seam natural gas (CSG) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) for export to global markets, representing a major investment in a cleaner energy source for the future.

The project involves the development of gas fields in the Bowen and Surat Basins, the construction of a 420km underground gas transmission pipeline from Roma to Gladstone, and a two-train LNG processing facility on Curtis Island, Gladstone.

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By Recruitment Team, from Santos Ltd on 20 May 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, Managerial, NSW, Professional, QLD, WA

The Resource Channel

BMA receives overwhelming response for Queensland Jobs

BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance has received an overwhelming number of applications for its Bowen Basin coal mine jobs.

More than 8000 people have applied for just 250 recently advertised jobs.

Recruits for the fly-in-fly-out jobs in far north Queensland will start work mid-year.

A BMA spokeswoman said the company had received an overwhelming response from people in the Cairns region, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with limited coal-mining experience.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 18 May 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, Professional, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, WA

Rio Tinto

A Day in the life of an Electrical Engineer

At Rio Tinto we understand the dedication and commitment our Electrical Engineers put into their everyday work and to demonstrate some of the people behind our successful operation, we created a short video to showcase “a day in the life of.”

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By Ruby Jeer, Senior Advisor - Branding and Marketing, Recruitment and Talent at Rio Tinto on 16 May 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice, Other

Mining Family Matters

Got a food intolerance? Don't let it hinder a brilliant career in mining and resources

By Sarah Long, aka 'The Miner's Girl' on Mining Family Matters

Last month Mr Miner’s company moved employees out of camp and into accommodation in town.

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By Lainie Anderson, from Mining Family Matters on 15 May 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice

Diversified Exhibitions

Australian Gas Technology Expo Launches New Initiative to Support Gas Employers

Oil and gas employers grappling with skills shortages will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with thousands of potential candidates thanks to a new joint initiative between The Resource Channel and Australian Gas Technology Conference & Exhibition(AGT).

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By Fiona Massey, Marketing Executive at Diversified Exhibitions on 14 May 13
TAGS: Managerial, Professional, WA

Mining IQ

How to Transform Mining Recruitment and Retention through a Simple Health Insurance Option

Did you know that health insurance options for mining workers make compelling and interesting retention strategies? Have you ever considered the impact of health insurance for workers as part of your retention strategy?

Access the podcast here - http://tinyurl.com/chsrpbv

Mining IQ had a great chat with Samantha Edmunds from NIB who told us why health insurance is important to the mining industry. Some of the questions included:

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By Courtney Green, Senior Online Marketing Manager at Mining IQ on 10 May 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice, Other

The Resource Channel

Easing mining sector worsens job outlook for geoscientists in 2013

According to the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, Australia’s easing mining boom has continued to impact negatively in the opening months of 2013 on the job outlook for geoscientists. More than half of them do not expect to find new work  with the sector appealing for Federal policy intervention to help arrest the jobs slide.

New data released today shows the unemployment rate among this key professional group climbed further over January, February and March this year to a current high within the profession of 7.9%.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 10 May 13
TAGS: ACT, NSW, Professional, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Mining Family Matters

Social media and your career: the good, the bad and the drunken

 

By Therese Lardner
Mining Family Matters careers specialist

I recently read a news article that suggested looking after your online brand isn’t worthwhile. I have to say, I couldn’t disagree more!

The more digital media infiltrates how we live and work, the more we need to know about it and understand how we can use these tools to make our lives better. This is never more obvious than when you think about your career or searching for a new job.

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By Lainie Anderson, from Mining Family Matters on 07 May 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice

The Resource Channel

Avoiding common Job Search mistakes

Whether you are applying directly to a company or via a recruitment agency, you will be dealing with a recruiter.  This is the person you must impress first and foremost.

From a recruiter’s perspective, there are a number of mistakes that job seekers consistently make.  Here is your guide to avoiding them.

Getting the Basics Right

The number of emails we receive each week from job seekers either seeking employment or information is significant.  So, too are the grammar and spelling mistakes!

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 15 Apr 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

The Resource Channel

Decmil awarded major Roy Hill Project contracts

Civil engineering and construction company, Decmil Australia has won two contracts totalling in excess of $71 million at the Roy Hill Iron Ore Project.

Decmil will design and construct rail and port facilities along with associated infrastructure to service the project.

Design has commenced with onsite delivery subject to Roy Hill Infrastructure Pty Ltd obtaining the necessary financing for the Roy Hill Iron Ore Project, which is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 15 Apr 13
TAGS: Blue Collar, Professional, WA