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INPEX recently attended the Offshore Europe 2011 Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in Aberdeen, Scotland. Spanning the 6th-8th of September, this event drew a variety of international players in the oil and gas community to discuss projects, share innovations and define the future of the industry.

The National Apprenticeships Program (NAP) for the minerals and petroleum resources sectors is seeking Expressions of Interest from applicants prepared to undertake an Advanced Entry Adult Apprenticeship and work anywhere in Australia. Expressions of Interest from overseas tradespeople whose qualification are not recognised in Australia are also encouraged to apply.

More than 1,000 advanced entry adult apprenticeships will be available, initially in Queensland and Western Australia.

About the Program

The BHP Billiton Brisbane Projects Hub joins an established global network of hub-based management centres in providing the entire business with a world-class, scalable multi-project delivery model.

In 2009, Jody Elliott was featured in an article The Brisbane Times discussing the number of scam websites promising job opportunities or offering information relating to resource industry job opportunities that required individuals to pay.  At the recent request of a number of subscribers, we’re re-posting our advice given a number of these ‘services’ unfortunately continue to operate. 

The following tips are provided to ensure the security of your information as you apply for positions advertised on line, or seek information. 

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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.