2012 Australian mining projects guide for job seekers

Australia ships a significant amount of iron ore to China

Australian Miner has put together a guide for job seekers of mining positions in Down Under, which includes a total of 456 projects in the construction pipeline, with a combined value of over $400 billion.

Some key findings:

Acute shortages will be felt in the following disciplines:

  • Structural Fitters and Welders
  • Mechanical Fitters
  • Electricians
  • Fixed and Mobile Plant Operators
  • Structural Steel Fixers
  • Motor Mechanics
  • Crane Operators
  • Carpenters
  • Concreters

Of the committed projects, the breakdown by state is:

  • Western Australia;  89
  • Northern Territory;  36
  • Queensland;  123
  • New South Wales;  94
  • Victoria/Tasmania;  53
  • South Australia;  61

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