Geology graduate jobs mining/coal/Oil
Jun 16th 2011, 8:50 pm
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looking for geology graduate jobs mining/coal/Oil
Hi there , i am Scottish and have just finished a degree in Geology
From what i have read on the net there seems to be a shortage of people with geology degrees in Australia. i am quite motivated to go abroad to work , ideally on in a job doing weeks on site then getting some time off , so i can explore the country a bit
i have looked into getting the holiday working visa .
I be interested to know if anyone knows of someone freshly graduating and finding jobs .
From what i have read on the net there seems to be a shortage of people with geology degrees in Australia. i am quite motivated to go abroad to work , ideally on in a job doing weeks on site then getting some time off , so i can explore the country a bit
i have looked into getting the holiday working visa .
I be interested to know if anyone knows of someone freshly graduating and finding jobs .
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Jun 17th 2011, 1:00 am
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I assume you are the same gut who emailed me. I will get back to you by email.
Jul 10th 2011, 6:00 pm
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Hey just found this thread on google. Would be interested to hear more about grad opportunities for geologists in Oz. Im graduating in geology in 2012 (will be 35) and like you seriously considering moving to Oz or NZ. I also hear theyre crying out for grads out there still, is this right?
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Jul 11th 2011, 8:12 am
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No jobs for geoligists in the mines. In fact all work in the mines has dried up. It was never there in the first place. Complete myth. 
Jul 11th 2011, 9:46 am
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Re: Geology graduate jobs mining/coal/Oil
Take a look at the Queensland Resources Council's webpage, lots of information there about work and training for the resources sector.
You may find this page about salaries useful too
Member companies here https://www.qrc.org.au/01_directory/org.asp?mbrTypeID=6
You may find this page about salaries useful too
Salaries in the resources sector
Did you know that a graduate mining engineer can earn up to $90,000 in their first year out of uni?
Resources and mining
The average salary range for a graduate metallurgist in the resources sector is $60,000 - $75,000
The average salary range for a graduate geologist in the resources sector is $65,000 - $75,000
The average salary range for a graduate mining engineer in the resources sector is $65,000 - $80,000
The average salary range for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) officer in the resources sector is $90,000 - $100,000
The average salary range for a surveyor in the resources sector is $80,000 - $110,000
The average salary range for a boilermaker in the resources sector is $80,000 - $100,000
(2009 Hays Resources and Mining Salary Guide)
Did you know that a graduate mining engineer can earn up to $90,000 in their first year out of uni?
Resources and mining
The average salary range for a graduate metallurgist in the resources sector is $60,000 - $75,000
The average salary range for a graduate geologist in the resources sector is $65,000 - $75,000
The average salary range for a graduate mining engineer in the resources sector is $65,000 - $80,000
The average salary range for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) officer in the resources sector is $90,000 - $100,000
The average salary range for a surveyor in the resources sector is $80,000 - $110,000
The average salary range for a boilermaker in the resources sector is $80,000 - $100,000
(2009 Hays Resources and Mining Salary Guide)
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Nov 13th 2011, 11:33 pm
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I work as part of a Mining project currently undergo in Somaliland. We are interested in finding geologists or specialists in Field investigating. There would be a significant amount of field work. Would you be interested to work in Somaliland
Nov 14th 2011, 3:50 am
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Apr 22nd 2012, 12:53 pm
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Hey
I'm a graduate geologist looking to find work in the mining industry in Australia. Just wondering if there is still a lot of work out there for graduate geologists?
How did you get along Geoscot? Did you end up going out on a holiday working visa?
I'm a graduate geologist looking to find work in the mining industry in Australia. Just wondering if there is still a lot of work out there for graduate geologists?
How did you get along Geoscot? Did you end up going out on a holiday working visa?
Apr 22nd 2012, 1:00 pm
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Also wondering if Perth is the best city to look for mining jobs?
Apr 22nd 2012, 1:03 pm
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One more thing, sorry!! I have heard that there is a drilling season from March/April - September and that's is a lot easier to find work between these times. Does anyone know if this true? Thanks 
