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.

National Apprenticeships Program

National Adult Apprenticeship Program; a Progress Update

As we now recruit for the next intake of adult apprentices from around Australia, it is timely to provide an update on the last intake.

We have received over 50,000 enquiries on our website, over 3,700 registrations and have over 2,400 applicants who have passed the desktop audit and are ready to proceed to the final selection processes in addition to those already placed in the program.  Applicant numbers by discipline were:

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By Recruitment Team, from National Apprenticeships Program on 10 May 12
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, NSW, NT, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

The Resource Channel

Employee Turnover an Added Concern for Miners

Employee Turnover remains a concern for mining companies in an environment of rising costs, softer commodity prices and continuing stiff competition for staff.

The results of the latest Resources Industry Turnover Analysis (RITA) Report show that employee turnover levels remained at 19% per annum throughout the mining industry despite some evidence of emerging caution within the sector.

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By Jody Elliott, Director at The Resource Channel on 10 May 12
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, QLD, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

National Apprenticeships Program

Applicants needed for adult resource sector apprenticeships

Applicants needed for adult resource sector apprenticeships

The National Apprenticeships Program, for skilled adult trade workers, has now secured 950 vacancies across Queensland and Western Australian coal and gas projects; and is eager to move applicants through the selection process.

Hundreds of Brisbane applicants are in the process of having their existing competencies formally assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning; and potential candidates from Cairns are also being urged to apply.

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By Recruitment Team, from National Apprenticeships Program on 08 May 12
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, Trainee / Apprentice

Mining IQ

The Weird and Wonderful World of Mining

Sure, you might not be a pop culture guru, but if you’re in our industry, we’re sure you have some interesting mining facts, stories, statistics or records up your sleeve…

Mining IQ is launching the Weird & Wonderful World of Mining – a book of records for the industry - and we need you! Our aim is to compile all the fabulous and surprising facts you know so we can share it with your fellow mining buddies.

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By Courtney Green, Senior Online Marketing Manager at Mining IQ on 04 May 12
TAGS: Blue Collar, National, ACT, Managerial, NSW, Professional, NT, Student/Graduate, QLD, Trainee / Apprentice, Other, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Karara Mining Ltd

Why you should know who we are!

Karara Mining is fast approaching commissioning in September this year for our 8Mtpa magnetite operations and already underway with feasibility for 16Mtpa expansion.

Here are some key facts why the industry is sitting up and paying attention:

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By Recruitment Team, Recruitment Team at Karara Mining Ltd on 03 May 12
TAGS: Blue Collar, Managerial, Professional, WA

Wood Group Kenny

Wood Group Kenny wins Subsea Company of the Year

In 2011, J P Kenny, along with the other Wood Group Kenny companies, won the Subsea Energy Australia "Subsea Company of the Year" award.

This award was secured against robust and extensive competition from a wide range of local and international Subsea Companies.

This success further demonstrates our collective reputation and capability in the Subsea market place and the esteem in which we are held by our peers, the Offshore Oil and Gas fraternity at large and the competition judges.

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By Cathy Gorman, Resourcing Advisor at Wood Group Kenny on 01 May 12
TAGS: National, Professional