Career opportunities within the sector are extremely diverse.  They range from traditional technical disciplines in geology, geophysics, metallurgy and mining engineering, to operational and maintenance, office, accounting, legal and management.  In addition, there are indirect professional roles in academic institutions, government departments, newspapers and journals, covering all aspects of the industry.

Are you looking for a job now, or aiming for a career in the resources and infrastructure industries?  If so, here are some companies that are looking for suitable people for their sites.

You can search by position type, geographical area, or by company.  Alternatively, mouse over the map of Australia to your state, then over the section of the state in which you live.  You can then drill down to the individual companies, learn more about them and the types of jobs they have and positions available.

Once you find what you are looking for, you can apply directly to the company by clicking on the on-line application icon and filling in and sending off the duly completed form.

Given the state of the economy, with the resources sectors, in particular, booming, there has rarely been a better time to begin a career in our industry sectors.  It is expected that the current market upturn could last for some years, ensuring a long and interesting future.  The resources industries spend more per head on on-site training than any other industry sector (about $1,700 against less than $600 for the industry average).