Skills in High Demand

A career in the Australian Minerals Industry

Have you considered a job in today's high tech minerals industry?

Sure the money is great, but working in mining also gives you the skills and experience to set you up for the rest of your life.

Gain access to specialist training and the latest tools and equipment that comes from working in one of the world's most technologically advanced industries.

Enjoy dynamic teamwork, safe working environments and flexible rosters that let you balance work with family and leisure.

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Discover the diverse career opportunities available in the Australian minerals industry.

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Industry News and Careers Events

The Minerals Tertiary Education Council - International Resources Journal

The Minerals Tertiary Education Council (MTEC) fosters collaboration between industry and academia to deliver world-class higher education programs in mining engineering, minerals geoscience and metallurgy. Download the MTEC International Resources Journal.

Thiess MCA Women in Mining Scholarship

Australia’s leading integrated construction, mining and services company Thiess, in partnership with the Minerals Council of Australia, the national body representing Australia’s mining and minerals processing industry, is inviting students from across the country to apply for the Thiess/Minerals Council of Australia Women in Engineering Scholarship. For more information, or to submit your online application, click on the link below. Applications close 14 December 2012. For further information go to the Thiess Website.

Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy

Keep up to date with the latest opportunities for secondary students interested in a career in the resources sector. The QMEA is a partnership between the Queensland Government, the Queensland Resources Council (QRC), and training and academic providers and offers students entry pathways into the resources sector.