Grad jobs

Despite the current economic downturn, the minerals and energy sector require more graduates, particularly in the engineering and science disciplines but also in health and safety, business and human resources. The application season for 2010 jobs has pretty much closed for now but there are still some opportunities around. You will find that most grad jobs applications close around May/June each year.

To stay informed on many of the graduate employment opportunities offered by Queensland's minerals and energy companies see QRC’s Facebook Group Graduate jobs with mining and energy companies http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13723155659

FYI you do not have to be registered with Facebook to view this information however we encourage people who are registered with Facebook to join this group to receive regular updates on new graduate employment opportunities.

It isn't too late! Vacation work jobs are still open!

Vacation work opportunities with BMA, Vale, Thiess and CRL are still open.

Vacation work (Vac work) with a minerals or energy company is a short-term paid position offered to undergraduate students. Vac work is usually on a mine site or at a power station, and is a great opportunity for students to experience a resources sector career and the associated lifestyle. Most of QRC’s member companies offer summer vacation work from December – February each year and some companies offer opportunities for winter vacation work during June – July.

Companies offer vac work to students who they think best fit their company. You don’t necessarily have to have top grades for example as companies usually look for someone with a genuine interest in their organisation and the resources sector, a good work ethic and positive attitude. Many companies use vac work as a filter for identifying potential graduates.

Securing a vac work opportunity is competitive but students should not be deterred. Hundreds of students gain vac work with Queensland minerals and energy companies each year. We recommend that even first year university students apply as our member companies have a good track record of investing in first year vac work students.

To view all the vac work opportunities available with minerals and energy companies, see QRC’s Facebook Group 'Vac work with mining and energy companies'
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9793520199

Please note that you do not have to be registered with Facebook to view this information however we encourage people who are registered with Facebook to join this group to receive regular updates on new vac work opportunities.

QRC's Annual Scholarship Student Ambassdor Day

QRC hosted the third annual QRC Scholarship student ambassador day. 21 students came along to hear speakers from Rio Tinto, Golding Contractors, Santos, BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, Thiess and InFocus. QRC Chief Executive Michael Roche welcomed the students and gave a 'state of the sector' report leaving the students feeling very positive about the future of the resources sector in QLD. Preperation has begun for the 2010 student ambassador day - and we look forward to welcoming some new students into the fold.

Vac work applications with Monadelphous are OPEN

Vac work with Monadelphous OPEN

More information: http://www.jobswithus.com.au/internet/sa.nsf/viewContent/VacationExperience?opendocument

How to Apply
To apply for a place in our Vacation Work Program send your CV and academic transcript, preferably by email, to: mailto:%20graduates@monadel.com.auYou can also post or fax your application to: Graduate CoordinatorMonadelphous Engineering AssociatesPO Box 365 APPLECROSS WA 6953 Fax: (08) 9315 7460 Contact Details For enquires regarding Vacation Work please contact:
Bronwyn Landreth (Graduate Coordinator) Joanne Mari (Recruitment Manager) Phone: (08) 9316 1255

Ergon Vac Work

Ergon vac work will help you fulfil any compulsory work experience as part of your studies plus it's also a great way to get your foot in the door for Ergon's Electrical Engineering Scholarships and the Graduate Program. The contacts and networks that you develop over your time will be invaluable in completing your studies and finding the job that’s just right for you.

Applications are due to open July 2009.
More info and apply via : http://www.ergon.com.au/about_us/Graduate_Program/Engineering_Vacation_Employment.asp

UQ Careers Market

THe UQ Careers Market is on tomorrow - 1 April 09 From 11am. Visit this site for more information: http://www.uq.edu.au/careersfair/ and make sure you click through to the employers list for a comprehensive breakdown of who is taking grads, vaccies etc when and where.

See you there. M

Student Opportunities at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is one of the world’s leading professional services organisations, with revenue of over US$27.4 billion and 165,000 people in over 140 countries. They serve some of the world’s largest and most prestigious companies in the areas of audit, assurance and advisory, taxation, corporate finance and consulting.

Each year, Deloitte give students a head-start through traineeships, development initiatives, graduate programs and summer vacation work.

2010 Graduate Program - to find out more about Deloitte Grad Program, click here.

2009-2010 Vacation Program - to find out more about Deloitte Vac Work Program, click here.

Vale at various career fairs

Vale will be present at a number of career fairs coming up in the next few weeks. www.yesitispossible.com

Vale Graduate Opportunities

Are you an Engineering or Geology graduate? Vale Graduate Program applications are now open - for more information click here.

Applications close 15 May 2009.

Australian Power Institute Bursaries

API offers a bursary program to students undertaking degree level studies in engineering relevant to the power industry at particular Australian universities as follows:

• Available to current first year students studying electrical or mechanical engineering
  or studying a mix of electrical/mechanical engineering subjects and other subjects e.g. telecommunications/computing.
• Available to students in QLD, NSW, VICTORIA, TASMANIA, SA and WA.
• Bursary value is $8000 OVER 4 YEARS.
• Preferential paid vocation employment potential value of over $20,000.

To find out more, or to apply for a bursary, follow this link - http://api.edu.au/student_info/

Follow this link to watch the Power Engineering 'Scrabble' video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXgyGfnDYdM

To stay in touch with all engineering and science scholarships available, join our Facebook group here.

Newmont Gold Graduate Program application are now OPEN

Despite the economic downturn, the Gold industry is well and truely holding up. Check out Newmont Gold's Graduate Program if you are in mining engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgy, geology, surveying, environmental management or health and safety.

Apply here or here. See grad profiles

Good Luck!

M

QUT Scholarships STILL OPEN!

Power Engineering Bursary - The bursaries have a cash value of $8,000 over four years. However, they also provide paid vocational employment with member companies, with a potential total value exceeding $20,000 over three summer vacations. Apps close: Sunday 24 May, 2009. http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/study/scholarships/commencing/powereng.jsp. Learn more about careers in power: www.powerengineering.org.au.

The McConnell Dowell bursary is valued at $5,000 and open to students entering their third year of full-time study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil); Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) or Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management) courses, at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2009. Applications close 5pm, Monday 16 March, 2009. http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/study/scholarships/current/McConnellDowell.jsp

The Neil H Davis bursary is valued at $3,000 and open to students completing their final year of full-time study in the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) course at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Selection is based on career aspirations, financial need and satisfactory academic performance. Apps close 5pm, Monday 16 March, 2009 http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/study/scholarships/current/NeilHDavis.jsp

The Scape Shapes Bursary is valued at $2,000 and open to students second year of full-time study in the Bachelor of Urban Development (Construction Management or Quantity Surveying) course at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2009. Apps close 5pm, Monday 16 March, 2009.http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/study/scholarships/current/ScapeShapesBursary.jsp

In 2009, six (6) Dean’s Bursaries for High Achievement of $3,000 each will be available to students who commence a full-time bachelor degree straight from high school, or a gap year, in one of the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering Schools at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2009. Apps close 5pm, Monday 23 March, 2009.
http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/study/scholarships/current/DeansBursaryforHighAchievement2.jsp

Good luck!

M

Monadelphous Grad job applications open

Graduate job applications are now open. Seeking graduates in: Accounting, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering.
More info and complete contact details: http://www.jobswithus.com.au/internet/sa.nsf/viewContent/Graduate?opendocument
Good Luck.
M

RIO forges ahead with basin mine expansion

From ABC News Online...Rio forges ahead with basin mine expansion

By Paul RobinsonRio Tinto says it is still going ahead with a mine expansion in the Bowen Basin, in central Queensland, despite the global economic problems.

The company is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Kestrel Mine takeover north-east of Emerald. Rio Tinto took over the mine, then known as Gordonstone, when the previous owner closed it after lengthy industrial disputes in the late 1990s.

Simon Cupper from Rio Tinto says good management and staff has allowed expansion plans to go ahead which will save jobs.

"I think all businesses need to be careful and certainly Kestrel is a careful operation. I think we've got a lot of strength and depth here and certainly we're looking to move forward," he said."I think that when we've been given the go-ahead for this new mine that's a great symbol that that's going to happen."

A little while ago we let a few contractors go, but there are no more planned job losses."
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/02/23/2498338.htm?section=business.

Mining companies provide relief for VIC bushfire victims

MINING companies BHP Billiton, Newmont Australia, Iluka and Wesfarmers have reached into their pockets to provide relief for victims of Victoria’s devastating bushfires.
The four companies have collectively donated more than $A1 million, a substantial chunk of the $31 million raised so far by the Red Cross bushfire appeal.

Melbourne-based BHP Billiton has donated $500,000 and will match employee donations.

Gold miner Newmont will also match any employee donations to the Red Cross up to $200,000, with the company pitching in $10 for every dollar donated by a Newmont employee.

Wesfarmers has donated $500,000, while mineral sands miner Iluka yesterday offered $50,000.

To find out more about donating to the Red Cross, click here.

QRC Scholarships in 2009

QRC scholarships and our scholarship students are well renowned in industy. In 2009 QRC will invest in up to 9 scholarships at UQ and QUT.

Who can apply?
You can apply if you have started an engineering degree at UQ* or QUT* in 2009 and have been accepted by UQ as a Academic Excellence Scholarship holder or by QUT, into the Deans Scholars Program.

How do you apply?
Your university will email you with the option of applying for the QRC part of the scholarship. This will happen at around March/April 2009.

What are the benifits of a QRC scholarship?
Apart from the financial aspect, a QRC scholarship is what you make it. QRC will offer you a range of networking, development, profile building and ambassadorial opportunities each year. You could have your profile in newspapers; attend QRC's Annual Lunch and meet the CEOs of our member companies; do career presentations at high schools; gain assistance in securing a vac work job or attend conferences across Australia. Check out the QRC Scholarship Student Ambassadors blogs to see what each of them get up to throughout the year.

Who is the QRC?
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is a not-for-profit peak industry association representing Queensland's minerals and energy sector.

The QRC works to secure an environment conducive to the long term sustainability of the minerals and energy sector in Queensland.

Need to know more?
For more infomration contact Emma Wimberley Manager, Careers Marketing and Strategy emmaw@qrc.org.au.

More scholarships?
Here is the only place you will find more than 300 engineering and science scholarships together in one place - Facebook - 'Engineering and Science Scholarships'

Best of luck!

M

*UQ Engineering (Mining, chemical/metallurgical, chemical, civil, environment, mechanical, electrical) or Engineering common first year.

*QUT Engineering (Electirical, civil, mechanical, environment)