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.

ConocoPhillips awards Bayu-Undan contract extension to Clough AMEC

Clough AMEC has been awarded a two year extension by ConocoPhillips for the provision of operations and maintenance services to the Bayu-Undan facilities located in the Timor Sea.

The scope of work includes implementation engineering, work package preparation, planning, hazard assessment, coordination, offshore field services and implementation. An important part of the contract is training and capability development in Timor Leste that will build on the work already undertaken by Clough AMEC in the region.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 30 Oct 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

AusGroup wins Rio Tinto construction contract

AusGroup subsidiary AGC Industries has been chosen to construct a low grade pilot plant at the Rio Tinto operated Brockman 4 mine site located in the Pilbara region, Western Australia.

AGC will design, install, construct, and commission the low grade iron ore pilot plant, which is scheduled to being production in February 2012.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 30 Oct 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, Professional, WA

The Resource Channel wins second National Award - Best Job Board

The Resource Channel has received its second national award since the company’s inception in 2010.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 30 Oct 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Golden Career Opportunities at Newcrest.

Hear from our Managing Director & CEO, Greg Robinson, and others about working for Newcrest Mining. For more details and how to apply, see our website: http://www.newcrestcareers.com.au/

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By Eve Gourgoulis, from Newcrest Mining Ltd on 25 Oct 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice, Other

Too many options?

Candidates in today’s mining sector have options, lots of options. This can be a good thing, and sometimes a bad thing. Working with candidates and employers I am seeing the effect of this market on both parties, and all of this choice, is not always all positive.

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By Wilamina Falkenhagen, Senior Consultant at Stellar Recruitment on 19 Oct 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Managerial, Professional

Resources Workforce Summit, 28 November - 1 December, Perth

The Resource Channel is proud to participate in the Resources Workforce Summit (Perth, November 28 – December 1).  If you are a Human Resources and/or Recruitment professional and subscribe to The Resource Channel, you also are entitled to a 10% discount to attend.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 16 Oct 11
TAGS: Professional, WA

BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam Expansion approved

Up to 6,000 jobs will be created during the decade-long construction phase of BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam expansion in South Australia, with 4,000 of those ongoing permanent jobs at the mine itself.

BHP Billiton this week announced approval for US$1.2 billion in pre-commitment capital for the first phase of the Olympic Dam Project, off the back of South Australian and Government environmental approvals announced on 10 October.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 15 Oct 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Expansion and opportunities with Brookfield Rail

In August, WestNet Rail, owner and operator of over 5,000 kilometres of critical rail infrastructure in Western Australia announced it became Brookfield Rail, aligning with its parent company, global infrastructure owner Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P.

With over $1 billion worth of projects planned, and freight volumes expected to double in the next five years, Brookfield Rail is rapidly expanding with a number of projects underway. 

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 15 Oct 11
TAGS: Managerial, Professional, WA

Barrick Gold Careers - Have you considered Kalgoorlie?

Barrick Gold has a strong presence in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia near Kalgoorlie-Boulder, 570 kilometres east of Perth. In addition to the Kalgoorlie Super Pit, there are currently underground and open pit mines in production at the sites collectively known as Kanowna. 

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is one of the few regional centres where Barrick employees a residential workforce. Kalgoorlie is home to around 30,000 people, with this number increasing each year, making it the largest city in the Australian Outback. 

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By Tiffany Chown, Talent Sourcing Specialist at Barrick on 04 Oct 11
TAGS: Blue Collar, Managerial, Professional, Student/Graduate, Trainee / Apprentice, WA