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Mining jobs remain buoyant despite weaker commodity index
The mining sector saw a 32.1 per cent increase in job opportunities since a year ago, despite a 6.2 per cent fall in the RBA’s Non Rural Bulk Commodity Price Index last April. The rise is reflected in the DFP Mining and Resources Job Index, which has experienced consistent rise for 10 consecutive months.
May 18, 2018 0 comment
Strong growth in mining job ads continues
The mining, resources and energy category continues to lead the growth in advertisements on jobs portal, SEEK.
May 17, 2018 0 comment
Mining, resources and energy job advertisements up 35%
Mining, resources and energy continues to be the jobs category recording the strongest growth in advertisements on recruitment portal, SEEK.
April 19, 2018 0 comment
Thiess announces four-year apprenticeship program in QLD and WA
Leading mining services provider Thiess has announced an intake of mid-year apprentices for its Thiess Apprenticeship Program.
April 16, 2018 0 comment
Canavan launches initiative to boost mining jobs, opportunities
The Australian Government has unveiled a new taskforce aimed at helping ensure the longevity of the local mining industry, with focus on developing more jobs and global opportunities.
March 28, 2018 0 comment
Mining guides increase in SEEK jobs
Mining and engineering continue to be key industries driving the growth in job opportunities on online recruitment portal, SEEK.
March 22, 2018 0 comment
Growth in job opportunities reflects skills shortages
Job opportunities in the Australian mining industry have continued to grow significantly in 2018.
February 16, 2018 0 comment
Attracting the next generation to mining
Mining may be vitally important to Australia, but there is a perception that today’s young people no longer have a strong interest in the industry.
February 6, 2018 0 comment
The mining jobs in demand in 2018
A report by recruitment agency Hays has expressed the belief that the Australian mining sector has entered 2018 with a renewed optimism as a number of skills shortages have emerged.
January 11, 2018 0 comment
Mining named SEEK’s fastest growing jobs sector of 2017
Online jobs portal SEEK has crowned mining, resources and energy as its fastest growing industry category for employment advertisements in 2017.
December 14, 2017 0 comment
Rio Tinto launches Far North Queensland recruitment drive
Rio Tinto is seeking more than 100 workers for a variety of roles at its bauxite operations in North Queensland.
December 12, 2017 0 comment
From bank teller to diesel fitter — top Cat tradies a hot ticket for jobs
From trainee to teacher, diesel fitter Dannielle Weston knows all about getting her hands dirty: with every bay filled with machinery needing servicing, Caterpillar dealer Hastings Deering is reporting its busiest period for 4 years. The former bank teller who swapped the black and yellow of the Commonwealth Bank for the Caterpillar colours has never … Continue reading From bank teller to diesel fitter — top Cat tradies a hot ticket for jobs
December 5, 2017 0 comment
Adani ramps up search for Carmichael workers
Adani Australia says the creation of jobs across its Carmichael mine, rail and port projects in regional Queensland is “well under way”.
November 28, 2017 0 comment
Mining leads SEEK ad growth for 10th straight month
The mining, resources and energy sector has recorded the largest annual growth of all industries on online recruitment portal SEEK for the 10th month in a row.
November 16, 2017 0 comment
NSW coal mining jobs at highest point since March 2015
The strong turnaround in coal prices and increased demand for New South Wales coal at key export markets is delivering more mining jobs for the state.
November 14, 2017 0 comment
BHP to diversify Olympic Dam workforce for mine expansion
BHP is getting set for a recruitment drive that will increase diversity and support the growth of the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
November 10, 2017 0 comment
Rio Tinto Amrun project creates jobs on both sides of Australia
Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite project in far north Queensland has created 470 Australian jobs with the fabrication of key components made with 95 per cent local steel.
November 2, 2017 0 comment
Adani adds renewables to Australian coal ambitions
India’s Adani will launch construction on a solar energy plant at Moranbah in Queensland by the end of the year.
September 15, 2017 0 comment
Mining leads Australian job growth
Mining continues to experience the greatest job ad growth of all industries featured on online portal SEEK.
August 23, 2017 0 comment
Employment spikes in Australia’s mining states
More evidence of the revival in employment in Australia’s mining and resources sector has emerged.
August 18, 2017 0 comment