Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Australian Mining Industry Profile
...Australia is one of the world’s leading commodity producers। The minerals industry is a major driver of economic growth in Australia and contributes the greatest share of the country’s export revenues.
Australia mines the largest quantities of alumina, zircon, bauxite, rutile, tantalum and ilmenite in the world. The country also produces significant amounts of gold, silver, diamonds, iron ore, lead, coal, zinc, manganese and uranium. In aluminium production, it ranks fifth in the world. Blessed with abundant mineral and metal resources, Australia is almost self sufficient in several commodities.
More than half of Australia’s export earnings come from minerals. China, Japan and India are major customers. Australia’s mining industry is currently experiencing a boom because of high demand from India and China. Healthy economic growth in both countries is expected to drive demand further.
The country has a long standing reputation for high quality research and development in the areas of minerals exploration and processing. This along with mining equipment technology and services, which are of a very high standard have made the Australian mining industry one of the world’s best.
The mining industry employs more than 130,000 Australians directly. If you add the number of people employed indirectly, the figure goes up to 320,000. Employee growth rate in the mining sector is the fastest across industries in Australia. Mining workers in Australia earn more than workers in other industries, the average mining wage being approximately AUSD 100, 000 per annum against a national average of AUSD 58, 874 in 2008 (according to an ABS report). Women comprise a minor percentage of the workforce and normally earn less than men in similar positions.
Most positions in the mining industry are full time, there are very few part time roles available. Mining employees are normally required to work on a rostered basis, which means working for a number of days or weeks at a stretch before taking a break for a few days or a week. On an average, the number of hours worked by mining personnel on a weekly basis is considerably higher than what other Australian employees put in.
A significant percentage of mining personnel are employed in the transport and intermediate production group. Tradespersons and associated workers constitute a sizable percentage of the mining workforce and a relatively high proportion of employees hold trade qualifications. The industry invests substantially in on – the – job training and relies on vocational education and training to upgrade employee skills.
In Australia, mining companies operate principally in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. According to reports, mining contributes approximately 8% of GDP and accounts for major infrastructure spending in Australia. Over the years, the industry has constructed several airfields, long stretches of rail tracks, towns, ports and associated infrastructure.
A host of companies, large and small, operate in the Australian mining sector. Major players include BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Xstrata and Fortescue, to name a few. Many Australian mining majors are engaged in overseas mining businesses as well.
The Australian mining industry has one of the best records in industrial safety and environmentally sustainable practices. The mining sector employs more environment science specialists than any other industry in the country and it aims to be in the forefront of global sustainable development.
Overall, the minerals and mining sector has made significant contributions to social and economic development in Australia. Despite the current global economic slowdown and market volatility, Australia’s mining industry holds promise for continuing expansion and development.
Australia mines the largest quantities of alumina, zircon, bauxite, rutile, tantalum and ilmenite in the world. The country also produces significant amounts of gold, silver, diamonds, iron ore, lead, coal, zinc, manganese and uranium. In aluminium production, it ranks fifth in the world. Blessed with abundant mineral and metal resources, Australia is almost self sufficient in several commodities.
More than half of Australia’s export earnings come from minerals. China, Japan and India are major customers. Australia’s mining industry is currently experiencing a boom because of high demand from India and China. Healthy economic growth in both countries is expected to drive demand further.
The country has a long standing reputation for high quality research and development in the areas of minerals exploration and processing. This along with mining equipment technology and services, which are of a very high standard have made the Australian mining industry one of the world’s best.
The mining industry employs more than 130,000 Australians directly. If you add the number of people employed indirectly, the figure goes up to 320,000. Employee growth rate in the mining sector is the fastest across industries in Australia. Mining workers in Australia earn more than workers in other industries, the average mining wage being approximately AUSD 100, 000 per annum against a national average of AUSD 58, 874 in 2008 (according to an ABS report). Women comprise a minor percentage of the workforce and normally earn less than men in similar positions.
Most positions in the mining industry are full time, there are very few part time roles available. Mining employees are normally required to work on a rostered basis, which means working for a number of days or weeks at a stretch before taking a break for a few days or a week. On an average, the number of hours worked by mining personnel on a weekly basis is considerably higher than what other Australian employees put in.
A significant percentage of mining personnel are employed in the transport and intermediate production group. Tradespersons and associated workers constitute a sizable percentage of the mining workforce and a relatively high proportion of employees hold trade qualifications. The industry invests substantially in on – the – job training and relies on vocational education and training to upgrade employee skills.
In Australia, mining companies operate principally in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. According to reports, mining contributes approximately 8% of GDP and accounts for major infrastructure spending in Australia. Over the years, the industry has constructed several airfields, long stretches of rail tracks, towns, ports and associated infrastructure.
A host of companies, large and small, operate in the Australian mining sector. Major players include BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Xstrata and Fortescue, to name a few. Many Australian mining majors are engaged in overseas mining businesses as well.
The Australian mining industry has one of the best records in industrial safety and environmentally sustainable practices. The mining sector employs more environment science specialists than any other industry in the country and it aims to be in the forefront of global sustainable development.
Overall, the minerals and mining sector has made significant contributions to social and economic development in Australia. Despite the current global economic slowdown and market volatility, Australia’s mining industry holds promise for continuing expansion and development.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Career Information- Living/Working in Australia
Australian Career Development Studies (ACDS)
The Australian Career Development Studies (ACDS) is a professional development package for career advisers, community workers, or parents who want to gain some skills to help their teenage children make decisions about their futures.
www.career.edu.au
Big Plans
Provides information about the job and career opportunities that the building and construction industry affords young people. The site includes case studies of young people in the industry and has sections for school leavers, apprentices, teachers and parents and employers. Includes links to information on jobs in demand.
www.bigplans.com.au
Career Advice Australia
Career Advice Australia aims to provide quality career education, and help all young Australians make a smooth transition through school and on to further study, training or work. It works closely with existing career and transition programmes to provide a national career development and transition support system for all young Australians aged 13 to 19 years.
www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
Career Information Centres
Centrelink's Career Information Centres are 'one-stop-shops' providing a comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs. Career Information Centres can help customers make informed decisions about education, training and employment options and pathways.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Careers in Science
Features information on careers in science. Careers in Science features case studies of scientists, science recruiters and those who have put their scientific skills to work in fields outside science. It also explains how undertaking subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and mathematics in Years 11 and 12 help broaden the choices you can make for university subjects and careers.
www.careersinscience.gov.au
Careers information
Australian JobSearch section for careers information. Links to a number of websites providing careers information, giving an overview of what each site can offer.
jobsearch.gov.au
Defence Jobs
The Defence Jobs website provides detailed information on all Navy, Army and Air Force careers. You can search for jobs, access online services or register for My H.Q. - a secure web site where you can make an online application.
www.defencejobs.gov.au
Job Guide
The Job Guide gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities. It has detailed descriptions of lots of jobs, including information on the specific tasks and skills involved in each job, and the education and training each job requires.
www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au
Job seekers
This page provides a broad range of information for people seeking employment. It includes information about employment services, income support, training and careers.
www.workplace.gov.au
Jobs & Careers (NSW)
This page provides information about topics such as: Looking for a Job, Finding a Career and Losing your Job.
www.nsw.gov.au
Myfuture: Australia's career information service
Myfuture.edu.au is an interactive, online career exploration service aimed at all Australians wishing to explore their career options, with a particular emphasis on 16 to 24 year old students. It helps you see possibilities in the world of work, identify your own interests and skill areas, set career goals and plan to achieve them.
www.myfuture.edu.au
National Career Development Week (NCDW)
The Australian Government is funding National Career Development Week to help everyday Australians understand the importance of career development and to show them how they can get the skills that they need to achieve the life that they want to live.
www.nationalcareerdevelopmentweek.com.au
OZJAC (Australian Courses and Careers Database)
OZJAC is the Australian courses and careers database. It brings together information on all accredited courses in Australia, links courses to jobs, and jobs to industry. It is available by subscription to educational organisations or registered businesses.
www.curriculum.edu.au
Questacon Smart Moves
The Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9-12.
smartmoves.questacon.edu.au
Workforce Innovation Program (WIP)
The Workforce Innovation Program is an industry-led, co-operative approach to addressing the current and future skills needs of industry in relation to vocational occupations.
www.dest.gov.au
Year 12 - What Next?
Year 12 - What Next? is a guide to help Year 12 students plan their post-school education and training. It tells you about working life in the future, course options and other places where you can get planning help and advice.
www.year12whatnext.gov.au
The Australian Career Development Studies (ACDS) is a professional development package for career advisers, community workers, or parents who want to gain some skills to help their teenage children make decisions about their futures.
www.career.edu.au
Big Plans
Provides information about the job and career opportunities that the building and construction industry affords young people. The site includes case studies of young people in the industry and has sections for school leavers, apprentices, teachers and parents and employers. Includes links to information on jobs in demand.
www.bigplans.com.au
Career Advice Australia
Career Advice Australia aims to provide quality career education, and help all young Australians make a smooth transition through school and on to further study, training or work. It works closely with existing career and transition programmes to provide a national career development and transition support system for all young Australians aged 13 to 19 years.
www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
Career Information Centres
Centrelink's Career Information Centres are 'one-stop-shops' providing a comprehensive free service to all Australians. Specialist staff provide assistance to students, the unemployed or people who are looking at changing jobs. Career Information Centres can help customers make informed decisions about education, training and employment options and pathways.
www.centrelink.gov.au
Careers in Science
Features information on careers in science. Careers in Science features case studies of scientists, science recruiters and those who have put their scientific skills to work in fields outside science. It also explains how undertaking subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and mathematics in Years 11 and 12 help broaden the choices you can make for university subjects and careers.
www.careersinscience.gov.au
Careers information
Australian JobSearch section for careers information. Links to a number of websites providing careers information, giving an overview of what each site can offer.
jobsearch.gov.au
Defence Jobs
The Defence Jobs website provides detailed information on all Navy, Army and Air Force careers. You can search for jobs, access online services or register for My H.Q. - a secure web site where you can make an online application.
www.defencejobs.gov.au
Job Guide
The Job Guide gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities. It has detailed descriptions of lots of jobs, including information on the specific tasks and skills involved in each job, and the education and training each job requires.
www.jobguide.deewr.gov.au
Job seekers
This page provides a broad range of information for people seeking employment. It includes information about employment services, income support, training and careers.
www.workplace.gov.au
Jobs & Careers (NSW)
This page provides information about topics such as: Looking for a Job, Finding a Career and Losing your Job.
www.nsw.gov.au
Myfuture: Australia's career information service
Myfuture.edu.au is an interactive, online career exploration service aimed at all Australians wishing to explore their career options, with a particular emphasis on 16 to 24 year old students. It helps you see possibilities in the world of work, identify your own interests and skill areas, set career goals and plan to achieve them.
www.myfuture.edu.au
National Career Development Week (NCDW)
The Australian Government is funding National Career Development Week to help everyday Australians understand the importance of career development and to show them how they can get the skills that they need to achieve the life that they want to live.
www.nationalcareerdevelopmentweek.com.au
OZJAC (Australian Courses and Careers Database)
OZJAC is the Australian courses and careers database. It brings together information on all accredited courses in Australia, links courses to jobs, and jobs to industry. It is available by subscription to educational organisations or registered businesses.
www.curriculum.edu.au
Questacon Smart Moves
The Questacon Smart Moves Program is a travelling outreach program that promotes cutting-edge research, new ideas and entrepreneurship in science, engineering and technology for students, particularly those in years 9-12.
smartmoves.questacon.edu.au
Workforce Innovation Program (WIP)
The Workforce Innovation Program is an industry-led, co-operative approach to addressing the current and future skills needs of industry in relation to vocational occupations.
www.dest.gov.au
Year 12 - What Next?
Year 12 - What Next? is a guide to help Year 12 students plan their post-school education and training. It tells you about working life in the future, course options and other places where you can get planning help and advice.
www.year12whatnext.gov.au
Employment Services in Australia
Australian JobSearch
JobSearch is Australia's largest free online jobs board. It is funded and operated by the Australian Government as a free service to assist job seekers into employment and connect employers with quality staff. JobSearch is not just for job seekers. Job Network members, Job Placement Licensed Organisations and public employers upload their vacancies and search for potentially suitable job seekers.
www.jobsearch.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships
Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to ongoing employment or further education and training, and a great way to get a head start in the career you want. The Australian Apprenticeships site tells you everything you need to know about apprenticeships, and the benefits of combining practical work and training.
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme
The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program (the Access Program) provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship.
accesstraining.deewr.gov.au
Australian Skilled Migrant
The Australian Skilled Migrant Job Seeker web site. Use this site to register your interest in job opportunities available in Australia under the Skilled Migration scheme. The site can be used by migrant jobseekers who have been assigned a Working Visa by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, have been skills assessed, and identified as being able to work in a "skills in demand" area within the Australian workforce.
www.skilledmigrant.gov.au
Australian Volunteer Search
Australian Volunteer Search is Australia's most comprehensive online volunteer recruitment and matching service.
www.volunteersearch.gov.au
Disadvantaged Job Seekers
Information for job seekers with specialist needs, including people with disabilities, disadvantaged young people, and other people facing significant barriers to employment.
www.workplace.gov.au
DoctorConnect - welcoming doctors to Australia
Single point of entry providing an authoritative source of information and advice to suitability qualified overseas trained doctors, employers and those advising them on the eligibility and necessary process for entering and working in Australia.
www.doctorconnect.gov.au
Green Corps
Green Corps - Young Australians for the Environment - is an Australian Government youth development and environmental training programme for young people aged between 17 and 20 years. Green Corps provides young people with the opportunity to volunteer their time and effort to conserve, preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.
www.greencorps.gov.au
Harvest Trail
If you are interested in travelling around Australia, there is a way to do this and be continuously employed. Use Job Search to find out about the Harvest Trails you can follow to find Seasonal Work. There may be a Harvest Trail to suit you.
jobsearch.gov.au
Job Capacity Assessment (JCA)
The Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) program, commenced on 1 July 2006 as part of the substantial investment in services to help people find and keep paid employment. JCA identifies a person's ability to work and any barriers they face to getting a job and will directly connect them to employment support services to assist in addressing those barriers. The Department of Human Services (DHS) manages the JCA program and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the providers who conduct the Job Capacity Assessments to ensure continuous improvement.
www.humanservices.gov.au
Job Services Australia
Job Services Australia replaces previous employment services such as Job Network. Job Services Australia is responsive and flexible to job seekers' needs and provides a single entry point for job seekers to access the employment assistance and training opportunities, without waiting periods.
www.deewr.gov.au
jobWISE
Jobwise is a web site supporting mature age employment and contains information for employers, mature age job seekers and mature age workers. The site is managed by the Labour Market Strategies Group of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
www.jobwise.gov.au
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)
If you are an eligible job seeker and are interested in starting and running a small business, you may be able to access assistance through the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS). NEIS can provide you with accredited small business training, business advice and mentoring, as well as ongoing income support for up to 52 weeks.
www.deewr.gov.au
Off-Shore Employment Links for Australian Professionals (OSELAP)
Off-Shore Employment Links for Australian Professionals (OSELAP) provides links and information for vacancies within international government and non-government organisations.
www.dest.gov.au
Tools For Your Trade (TFYT)
The Tools For Your Trade Initiative will help to alleviate the financial burden on eligible Australian Apprentices, usually in the first year of their Australian Apprenticeship, by providing tool kits worth up to $800 including GST. Australian Apprentices who start in an Australian Apprenticeship in a trade experiencing skills needs will receive a tool kit after completing the first three months of their apprenticeship.
www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au
Youth Pathways
Under Youth Pathways, eligible young people will receive services which include personal one-on-one assistance to help work out strengths, goals and the barriers getting in the way; individual support and guidance to help overcome barriers, and support to achieve their goals. Also provides other services aimed at better equipping young people to successfully make the transition through school and from school to further education, training or employment.
www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
Youth.gov.au
Youth.gov.au is the central hub of government information for young people.
www.youth.gov.au
JobSearch is Australia's largest free online jobs board. It is funded and operated by the Australian Government as a free service to assist job seekers into employment and connect employers with quality staff. JobSearch is not just for job seekers. Job Network members, Job Placement Licensed Organisations and public employers upload their vacancies and search for potentially suitable job seekers.
www.jobsearch.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships
Australian Apprenticeships are a stepping stone to ongoing employment or further education and training, and a great way to get a head start in the career you want. The Australian Apprenticeships site tells you everything you need to know about apprenticeships, and the benefits of combining practical work and training.
www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Australian Apprenticeships Access Programme
The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program (the Access Program) provides job seekers who experience barriers to skilled employment, with pre-vocational training, support and assistance to obtain and maintain an Australian Apprenticeship.
accesstraining.deewr.gov.au
Australian Skilled Migrant
The Australian Skilled Migrant Job Seeker web site. Use this site to register your interest in job opportunities available in Australia under the Skilled Migration scheme. The site can be used by migrant jobseekers who have been assigned a Working Visa by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, have been skills assessed, and identified as being able to work in a "skills in demand" area within the Australian workforce.
www.skilledmigrant.gov.au
Australian Volunteer Search
Australian Volunteer Search is Australia's most comprehensive online volunteer recruitment and matching service.
www.volunteersearch.gov.au
Disadvantaged Job Seekers
Information for job seekers with specialist needs, including people with disabilities, disadvantaged young people, and other people facing significant barriers to employment.
www.workplace.gov.au
DoctorConnect - welcoming doctors to Australia
Single point of entry providing an authoritative source of information and advice to suitability qualified overseas trained doctors, employers and those advising them on the eligibility and necessary process for entering and working in Australia.
www.doctorconnect.gov.au
Green Corps
Green Corps - Young Australians for the Environment - is an Australian Government youth development and environmental training programme for young people aged between 17 and 20 years. Green Corps provides young people with the opportunity to volunteer their time and effort to conserve, preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.
www.greencorps.gov.au
Harvest Trail
If you are interested in travelling around Australia, there is a way to do this and be continuously employed. Use Job Search to find out about the Harvest Trails you can follow to find Seasonal Work. There may be a Harvest Trail to suit you.
jobsearch.gov.au
Job Capacity Assessment (JCA)
The Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) program, commenced on 1 July 2006 as part of the substantial investment in services to help people find and keep paid employment. JCA identifies a person's ability to work and any barriers they face to getting a job and will directly connect them to employment support services to assist in addressing those barriers. The Department of Human Services (DHS) manages the JCA program and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of the providers who conduct the Job Capacity Assessments to ensure continuous improvement.
www.humanservices.gov.au
Job Services Australia
Job Services Australia replaces previous employment services such as Job Network. Job Services Australia is responsive and flexible to job seekers' needs and provides a single entry point for job seekers to access the employment assistance and training opportunities, without waiting periods.
www.deewr.gov.au
jobWISE
Jobwise is a web site supporting mature age employment and contains information for employers, mature age job seekers and mature age workers. The site is managed by the Labour Market Strategies Group of the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
www.jobwise.gov.au
New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)
If you are an eligible job seeker and are interested in starting and running a small business, you may be able to access assistance through the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS). NEIS can provide you with accredited small business training, business advice and mentoring, as well as ongoing income support for up to 52 weeks.
www.deewr.gov.au
Off-Shore Employment Links for Australian Professionals (OSELAP)
Off-Shore Employment Links for Australian Professionals (OSELAP) provides links and information for vacancies within international government and non-government organisations.
www.dest.gov.au
Tools For Your Trade (TFYT)
The Tools For Your Trade Initiative will help to alleviate the financial burden on eligible Australian Apprentices, usually in the first year of their Australian Apprenticeship, by providing tool kits worth up to $800 including GST. Australian Apprentices who start in an Australian Apprenticeship in a trade experiencing skills needs will receive a tool kit after completing the first three months of their apprenticeship.
www.toolsforyourtrade.com.au
Youth Pathways
Under Youth Pathways, eligible young people will receive services which include personal one-on-one assistance to help work out strengths, goals and the barriers getting in the way; individual support and guidance to help overcome barriers, and support to achieve their goals. Also provides other services aimed at better equipping young people to successfully make the transition through school and from school to further education, training or employment.
www.careeradviceaustralia.gov.au
Youth.gov.au
Youth.gov.au is the central hub of government information for young people.
www.youth.gov.au
Different Australian State and Territory Jobs
ACT Government Jobs
This site provides information about employment opportunities in the ACT Government public service.
www.jobs.act.gov.au
Careers with the Victorian Government
Find out about working in the Victorian Government, how to apply for jobs and job programs. Provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and interview tips.
www.jobs.vic.gov.au
Employment opportunities online (NT)
Search for employment opportunities with the Northern Territory Government. Links to further information for applicants, salary rates and specific recruitment campaigns.
notes.nt.gov.au
Jobs (Tas)
Search or browse for careers with the Tasmanian Government.
www.jobs.tas.gov.au
jobs.nsw
Online job search for government jobs in New South Wales.
jobs.nsw.gov.au
jobs.wa.gov.au
This site provides a gateway to information about employment opportunities in the Government of Western Australia, the State's biggest employer.
www.jobs.wa.gov.au
Notice of Vacancies (SA)
Some South Australian Government Vacancies are only available to current South Australian Government employees. Applications will only be accepted from members of the public and other public sector employees for Vacancies marked (Advt), which are also being advertised in the public press.
www.vacancies.sa.gov.au
Queensland Government jobs and careers
Gateway to Jobs in the Queensland Government. Provides a search for specific jobs, browse through a list of jobs in each organisation, or browse through a list of jobs in each occupation.
jobs.qld.gov.au
This site provides information about employment opportunities in the ACT Government public service.
www.jobs.act.gov.au
Careers with the Victorian Government
Find out about working in the Victorian Government, how to apply for jobs and job programs. Provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and interview tips.
www.jobs.vic.gov.au
Employment opportunities online (NT)
Search for employment opportunities with the Northern Territory Government. Links to further information for applicants, salary rates and specific recruitment campaigns.
notes.nt.gov.au
Jobs (Tas)
Search or browse for careers with the Tasmanian Government.
www.jobs.tas.gov.au
jobs.nsw
Online job search for government jobs in New South Wales.
jobs.nsw.gov.au
jobs.wa.gov.au
This site provides a gateway to information about employment opportunities in the Government of Western Australia, the State's biggest employer.
www.jobs.wa.gov.au
Notice of Vacancies (SA)
Some South Australian Government Vacancies are only available to current South Australian Government employees. Applications will only be accepted from members of the public and other public sector employees for Vacancies marked (Advt), which are also being advertised in the public press.
www.vacancies.sa.gov.au
Queensland Government jobs and careers
Gateway to Jobs in the Queensland Government. Provides a search for specific jobs, browse through a list of jobs in each organisation, or browse through a list of jobs in each occupation.
jobs.qld.gov.au
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