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.

'Work for Queensland' Job Expos announced

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a round of resource industry job expos to be held across major regional centres of Queensland.  The Expo’s are intended to connect those seeking an opportunity in the industry with mining and construction companies, and to provide guidance and advice on career pathways and providers.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 31 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Learn more about the finance behind mining

As we enter the last third of the year it is time to pause and reflect on the year to date. At Kaplan we have had more enquiries from the mining and resources sector regarding our courses in applied finance than ever before.

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By Kaplan Higher Education, from Kaplan Higher Education on 30 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

September Issue of The International Resource Journal

To keep abreast of global news relating to the mining, oil and gas, and energy sectors, click here to obtain the September edition of The International Resource Journal:  http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/E-MAG/2011/Sep/IRJ.php

To read The Resource Channel's story for the Journal on changes to Australia's immigration laws and what it means to the Australian Resource Sector, click here: http://www.internationalresourcejournal.com/features/september11_features/the_resource_channel_australia_to_increase_migration_for...

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 29 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Ichthy’s enjoys a big FEED

Located in the Browse Basin offshore north-west Australia, the Ichthys Project is a joint venture between INPEX (owning 76% as operator) and Total (owning the remaining 24%).

Named after the classical Greek word for fish, this project is estimated to produce 12.8 tcf of gas and 527 million barrels of high value condensate.

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By The Recruitment Team, from INPEX on 23 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

New contracts present opportunities with Macmahon

In two short months, Australian construction and contracting mining company, Macmahon Holdings has won a number of major mining contracts. 

Earlier this month, the company announced it had been awarded some $90m in contracted works including: 

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 23 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, NSW, Professional, WA

It's business as usual at HWE Iron Ore

The proposed sale of HWE Iron Ore to BHP Billiton has been announced publicly but this should not stop you from applying for a job with us.  It is business as usual and following the sale, all our operations will continue under BHP Billiton ownership. 

Our Area C, Yandi and Orebody 23/25 sites are still seeking qualified and skilled people to join our expanding teams – especially HD Fitters, Auto Electricians, Experienced Truck Drivers and All Round Operators. 

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By Recruitment Team HWE Iron Ore, on 18 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Professional, Other

Industry Basics 101

Here are a few definitions and tips which will better explain how the industry works for those seeking an entry to the industry.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 17 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

The Resource Channel announces alliance with The International Resource Journal

The Resource Channel this week announced its alliance with The International Resource Journal (IRJ); a publication from leading international digital media group, George Media Inc.

The Resource Channel will contribute articles on a regular basis to IRJ, relating to the Australian resource sector. The IRJ is sent electronically to more than 100,000 verified and carefully selected senior executives from medium to large resource companies across the globe.

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By Lisa Costa, Director at The Resource Channel on 14 Aug 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Apprenticeship Season has started!

This is the time of the year when organisations start their recruitment programs for Vacation Work (for under-graduate university students) and Apprenticeships. 

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 12 Aug 11
TAGS: National, ACT, NSW, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Australian Engineers Week – Who cares? (apart from us engineers.)

Anyone who owns a television knows that this week is one of the most important weeks in the annual calendar. From August 1st – August 7th the world comes together to honor the most advanced and powerful beings on earth. That’s right folks, it’s Shark Week. 

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By Trevor Burne, Senior Vice President at Talascend on 11 Aug 11
TAGS: National, Managerial