Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Immigration guide Welcome to Australia and in particular to Western Australia. The Australian, State, Territory and Local Governments of Australia, together with non-government agencies, provide Australian residents with a wide range of services. This booklet will give you a basic idea of the sort of services and assistance that is available, and where … Continue reading »
With 61,500 new operational jobs expected in the Australian mining sector by 2015, as well as tens of thousands more in the construction stages, the industry is facing a skills shortage that far exceeds that experienced in the boom period of 2003 to 2008. There are currently 75 advanced projects listed by the Australian Bureau … Continue reading »
Cashed up miners are leaving other parts of the Australian economy behind as resources companies hand out huge wage rises to their employees. According to a report released yesterday by global consultancy firm Mercer, while the average wage for Australians rose four per cent last year mining wages rose six per cent.
Construction and Engineering Jobs in Australia JobContax in association with our Australian partners are currently recruiting for a number of large civils projects in Australia. We are currently looking for Project Engineers and Construction Foremen/ Supervisors to work on the $43 Billion Gorgon LNG Project. The Australian contractor is flying over to conduct interviews in London on November 10-17 and in Dublin on November 18-25. Visit our Gorgon Project … Continue reading »
The Government is looking to attract more skilled overseas workers by fast tracking changes to the 457 visa system. “Our aim is to see 457 visas processed within 10 days.” The majority of workers on these visas are coming from the UK and Ireland. It is also reportedly doubling the work period employees can be … Continue reading »
Broswe LNG – Western Australia Gladstone LNG (GLNG) - Queensland, Australia Gorgon Project - Western Australia Ichthys Project - Northern Australia Wheatstone LNG - Western Australia
ICHTHYS LNG Industry - Oil & Gas (LNG) Project value - More than US$20billion CAPEX Project owner INPEX (76%) Total E&P Australia (24%) Construction Period - Construction expected start date Q1 2012. First LNG Cargo expected by Q4 2016 Predicted employment numbers - Over 3000 during construction for onshore and offshore. About 700 during operations onshore and offshore.
Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas Project Key Data OwnerSantos (30%), PETRONAS (27.5%), Total (27.5%) and KOGAS (15%) OperatorSantos and PETRONAS Estimated Investment$16bn ($16.98bn) Start of ConstructionMay 2011 Scheduled Completion2015 Production Capacity7.8mtpa of LNG EPC ContractorsBechtel, Flour and Saipem The Gladstone liquefied natural gas (GLNG) project, which is under construction on Gladstone Island in Queensland, will be … Continue reading »
Unprecedented demand for skilled labour Australia is undergoing a new resources and mining boom, with the mining industry spearheading the nation’s economic growth and recovery. In a large part this is driven by the insatiable demand for metal and raw materials coming out of developing nations such as India and China, which saw economic growth in … Continue reading »
Browse Basin LNG Project Industry Oil & Gas (LNG) Project value Approximately $30 Billion Project owner Woodside Project management Woodside Energy Ltd (50%), BHP Billiton (North West Shelf) Pty Ltd, BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Shell Developments Australia Pty Ltd Construction Period Mid 2012 for 5 years Predicted employment numbers Estimated … Continue reading »
The Clough Downer Joint Venture has been awarded the infrastructure construction contract for Santos’ GLNG project in the Surat Basin in Queensland. Valued at $600m, the contractor build more than 400 kilometres of gas and water transmission pipelines, and two compression facilities, as well as an 800 person camp. Expansion of the existing Fairview compression facilities … Continue reading »
Mining Jobs shortage in Australia The Queensland government is urging young women to consider a job in construction, mining, or manufacturing. Minister for Women Karen Struthers said women could help fill some of the gaps in the growing skills shortage problem plaguing the mining industry. Struthers said around 140,000 skilled workers were needed in Queensland’s mining and … Continue reading »
