Career pathways

Geologist

Geologists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth to increase scientific knowledge and to develop practical applications in fields such as mineral exploitation, civil engineering, environmental protection and rehabilitation of land after mining.

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Mining Support Worker

Mining Support Workers perform routine tasks in mining and mineral ore treating operations, such as assembling, operating and dismantling mining equipment, taking ore, rock and dust samples, and mixing ore treating chemicals and catalysts.

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Driller's Assistant

Drillers' Assistants perform routine tasks in setting up, operating and dismantling drilling sites for extraction of oil, gas, mineral ore or water.

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Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum Engineers plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting petroleum or natural gas from the earth.

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Geophysicist

Geophysicists study the composition, structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locate minerals, petroleum or ground water, and detect, monitor and forecast seismic, magnetic, electrical, geothermal and oceanographic activity.

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Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)

Mining Engineers (excluding Petroleum) plan and direct the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals from the earth.

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Mine Manager

Mining managers plan, oversee and coordinate all mining related production activities including physical and human resources and budgets.

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Truck Driver (General)

Truck Drivers (General) drive heavy trucks requiring a specially endorsed class of licence, to transport bulky goods.

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Fitter (General)

Fitters (General) fit and assemble metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

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Electrician (General)

Electricians (General) install, test, connect, commission, maintain and modify electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.

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