The growth in Australia’s mining industry was recently highlighted by the Fairfax Employment Forecast (May 2013), which revealed that there has been a rise in the number of mining jobs over the last 12 months.
The Coal Seam Gas (CSG) industry in Queensland is strengthening the state’s industrial base and attracting billions of dollars in investment, with royalties paid by mining companies helping to fund important community infrastructure such as hospitals and roads.
Indigenous employment is set to be given a boost following news that the federal government is restructuring one of its funding initiatives.
It’s not too late for older workers to consider a change in career, with a wide range of mature age apprenticeships available to train up for a new skill.
If you are considering apprenticeships in Queensland in the energy or mining industries, then head along to the Surat Basin Energy and Mining Expo this June!
The Cape York communities of Kowanyama and Pormpuraaw are among the Queensland towns that will benefit from the Australian government’s $1.5 billion Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP).
Only a few weeks ago, R U BUSY? graduate Dylan Cameron faced many personal challenges that could have seen his career aspirations go spiralling down the drain, but a change of perspective has seen Dylan aim for a future in automotives.
While there are a number of ways that students can get a taste of their future career, such as school-based apprenticeships, implementing more initiatives and resources dedicated to career development is a welcome gesture.
Meeting your potential employer for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience, but if you prepare well enough for your job interview, you’ll be ready to tackle those hard questions and make a good impression.
From July 1, the Australian Government’s new $1.5 billion Remote Jobs and Communities Program (RJCP) will kick off, helping communities in South West Queensland get linked up with employment opportunities.
