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Santos Vacation Employment Program
Posted 16/5/08

Santos’ 12-week Vacation Employment Program provides hands-on experience through challenging project work that will sharpen student’s technical skills and enhance their personal development. It may also offer a pathway for employment through our Graduate Program.

This program is suitable for students in the following fields;

• Geology
• Geophysics
• Petroleum Engineering
• Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical/ Mechatronic Engineering
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Reservoir Engineering

Students can apply online at www.santos.com from 1st June 2008 until applications close on 27th June 2008.

Trainee Sustainability officer position at Ku-ring-gai Council
Posted 2/4/08

Purpose of Position
To assist in the research and provision of technical and scientific information to support the planning and management of built and natural environments within Ku-ring-gai, consistent with the principals of ecological sustainable development (ESD).

- Assist in the development of a sustainability strategy.
- Facilitate strategic alliances with key state government agencies, regional bodies, local government and the private sector.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual State of Environment Report.
- Provide advice on sustainability issues.
- Comply with all relevant legislation and Council policies and procedures.
- Work in a multidisciplinary manner to achieve key operational outputs across Department.
- Carry out other such tasks and responsibilities as may be required and assigned which would be based on the changing needs of the organisation consistent with the employees skills and abilities.

Further details (pdf)

Environmental Students Wanted
Volunteer and Professional Opportunities with Pittwater Council's Coastal Environment Centre
Posted 2/4/08

Pittwater Council's Coastal Environment Centre (CEC) is recognised for the quality of its environmental education programs and the professionalism of its staff. The Centre is well situated to provide people with a strong interest or commitment to environmental education with opportunities to gain experience and skills in program delivery. The CEC maintains a pool of volunteer and paid staff that are able to assist, or when qualified take a lead in the delivery of environmental education programs to residents and visitors in Pittwater Council LGA.

Further details (pdf)

Student Assistant Town Planner
Rail Corporation NSW (Property Services) Ref No. CRCS 08/07
Posted 20/3/08

Rail Corporation New South Wales (RailCorp) manages metropolitan and inter-suburban rail services under the brands of CityRail and Countrylink; and is responsible for the development of stations, interchanges and product information.

The Student – Assistant Town Planner for 2008/09 supports all units within the Property Division. The position reports to the Town Planning Officer and assists with the Assessment of Development Applications, planning instruments, and other documents by Councils and government authorities for impact on the corridor and rail operations. This position drafts responses to development applications that affect RailCorp land.

Responsibilities include:

- Prepare documentation and recommend solutions to rezoning proposals, land use studies, development applications, development control plans
- Researches land use issues and drafts documentation
- Provide town planning advice
- Undertake special projects from time to time at direction of Town Planning Officer

This is a temporary full-time contract position for 1-year commencing 30 June 2008 and terminating June 2009. An attractive remuneration package is available, including a salary of $39,315 per annum.

Selection Criteria
Essential
- Working towards tertiary qualifications in Town Planning (cadet planner or enrolled student)
- Demonstrated working knowledge of town planning and environmental legislation, regulations and policies
- Ability to deliver concepts through written and oral communication in the form of reports, planning documentation and presentations.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to, and understanding of, OHS policies and principles
- Demonstrated ability in identifying and acting on issues that affect the implementation of EEO principles and practices
- Demonstrated capability in using computer software including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Microsoft Project.

Applications close Friday 28 March 2008 5pm and should be marked ‘Confidential’ and should be addressed to:

RailCorp Recruitment Centre,
Level 5, 18 Lee St,
Chippendale NSW 2008

Or email application@railcorp.nsw.gov.au

Further information, including the application form and position description may be found at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries, please call: 1300 783 065.

RailCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Geoscience and Engineering Graduate Employment Opportunities with ExxonMobil Australia
Posted 20/3/08

ExxonMobil Australia is now accepting applications from engineering and geoscience students in their final year who wish to apply for our graduate program.

Do you know an innovative, motivated student?

Each year, ExxonMobil offers challenging opportunities to a number of geoscientists and engineers studying Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Metallurgical or Petroleum degrees.

Successful candidates may join either upstream oil and gas production or downstream refining depending on career preferences and job opportunities. Employment will commence in early 2009.

For further information on how to apply, visit our website:
www.exxonmobil.com.au/careers

Applications close Monday 7th April, 2008

Applications are only accepted via our website, please include the following as attachments:
Cover letter, details of academic results, details of extra curricular activities and details of work experience (engineering & other)

Graduate Geologists Wanted for 3 months Fieldwork ASAP
Posted 20/3/08

We are a well funded unlisted Public Company based in Sydney with extensive exploration licences in both the Kingdom of Cambodia and Lao PDR. The Company’s primary focus is on gold and base metals exploration.

Due to an exceptional increase in workload our company requires graduate geologists. The work will involve supervision of the taking various samples in the provinces of Kratie and Ratanakiri, Cambodia.

The Company will pay a generous daily rate in US dollars. All your expenses including flights, accommodation and food will be provided.

All suitable applications will be treated in confidence.
Applicants who can speak Khmer or Thai would be ideal.

This is a great opportunity to travel to another part of the world and is particularly appealing to anyone interested in Asia. Phnom Penh is only a short flying distance to all the major cities in Asia should you want to explore the region at the end of your assignment.

If you are interested, please send your CV via email to Rob Coghill, company chairman, at rcoghill@indochineresources.com or fax to (02) 9276 23050. Alternatively, call (02) 9276 2300 or Mobile: 0403 942 429.

Graduate Geologists & Geophysicists
Posted 11/3/08

An exciting opportunity exists for Geologists/Geophysicists and Graduate/Post Geologists to join a highly successful team in a dynamic Consultancy. Due to the nature of this industry, work in international locations is a definite possibility. Within one year,
the successful applicant will have acquired technical knowledge that will be highly respected and sought after in this booming industry.

Applications close Friday, 21st March, 2008

Further details (pdf)

Social Scientist – Water Resources,
CSIRO Land &Water
Posted 21/2/08

The position involves research and methodological leadership across a number of projects in the urban and rural water areas as well as with regional catchment managers. All research is team-based and combines both leading small teams under the direction of the principal investigator, as well as participating in other teams. The person will be required to develop their own proposals within the strategic directions of the Flagships, seek funding, and be responsible for the delivery of the research. The successful applicant will also be required to adopt a mentoring role for the development of capability of more junior staff and to undertake group leadership roles as required. Position No. 2008/177.

Applications Close 5 March 2008

Further information can be found on the CSIRO website

Social Scientists
Posted 18/2/08

The Social Sciences Program (SSP) within the Bureau of Rural Sciences is looking for Social Scientists to join a growing, diverse and dynamic team of researchers. The SSP focuses on a number of high priority areas including climate change and drought (social adaptation), peri-urban (bio-security) and water (institutional analysis and adaptation). The Program provides good opportunities to develop research, management and leadership skills.

We are looking for highly motivated Social Scientists to work at the policy/research interface. The successful applicants will contribute to a range of research-based projects relating to the social dimensions of agricultural, food, fisheries and forest industries, and the use of natural resources to support better policy and management; provide advice to policy clients; prepare reports, papers and presentations; prepare research proposals and tenders; liaise with stakeholders representing the Bureau and the Department when required.

Ongoing and non-ongoing appointments
BRS Scientist B2 L4 - $61, 095 - $68, 116 (plus superannuation)
BRS Scientist B3 L3 - $76,504 - $82,490 (plus superannuation)

The selection criteria are available on our website

For more information about the positions please contact;
Mr Patrick Stakelum, Acting Program Leader SSP, on 02 6272 3490.
Applications close: 4th March 2008.

Geologists & Graduate Geologists & Geophysicists
Posted 15/10/2007

Our client is expanding rapidly and is seeking high quality geologists. This consulting firm has an excellent industry reputation and record of delivery. They are currently seeking geologists with previous experience and expertise in exploration geology, coal, petroleum and coal seam gas, and exploration to work in Australia and abroad.

An exciting opportunity exists for Geologists/Geophysicists and Graduate/Post Geologists to join a highly successful team in a dynamic Consultancy. Due to the nature of this industry, work in international locations is a definite possibility. Within one year, the successful applicant will have acquired technical knowledge that will be highly respected and sought after in this booming industry.

• Immediate start
• Diligent work practices and positive attitude toward safety is a must
• Will be required to work in a group and individually from time to time
• Position will answer directly to principal consultant or supervisor
• Supportive and multi-disciplinary team environment

Successful candidates will be degree qualified, be able to demonstrate superior communication and organisational skills and have a high level of computer literacy. A full C class driver’s car licence is preferred.
Positions are Brisbane based and will require travel to exploration and mine sites as required. Benefits include a competitive salary and ||conditions, including relocation package and immediate superannuation coverage.

For further information please contact:
Warwick Smyth or Mick Riley on: 07 3831 6122
Submit your resume in confidence by fax by Friday 26th October 07 to:
Fax: 07 3831 6133
Or Email:

Exploration Geologist (coal exploration)
Posted 13/7/2007

Ray Slater & Associates Pty Ltd is a small but growing Brisbane-based geological consulting company, providing services to an established client base in the Queensland coal industry. The business is seeking to recruit at least two additional geologists, in the capacity of "Exploration Geologists", and graduate geologists – or impending graduates – are encouraged to apply.

Full details can be obtained by emailing or by phoning +61 7 3000 1623 or +61 427 856 220 during business hours.

GEOPHYSICIST (interpretation)
Posted 11/5/2007

We need a self motivated and dynamic individual with outstanding technical abilities to join our Design Processing and Interpretation Group. As a Geoforce geophysicist you will process and interpret data from a wide variety of geophysical techniques and be provided with training and mentorship by a range of internal and external specialists. Opportunities will exist for future progression into technical specialist, sales and management roles.

Interested? Please send your CV and a covering letter to providing specific details of your skills and experience.

GEOPHYSICISTS OR GEOPHYSICAL TECHNICIANS (data acquisition)
Posted 11/5/2007

We need a highly practical geophysicist or senior technician to join our Data Acquisition Group. We are looking for a self-starter who would be trained to operate as a crew leader for one of our data acquisition teams using Geoforce’s state of the art equipment to collect data for a range of geophysical techniques including borehole, underground and airborne surveys. A considerable portion of this work would be away from Perth. Generous field and underground allowances are provided. A range of career paths into more senior technical roles and operations management are available for this position.

Interested? Please send your CV and a covering letter to providing specific details of your skills and experience.

EXPLORATION & GRADUATE GEOLOGISTS
Posted 2/5/2007

Our client is currently seeking geologists and geotechnicians with previous experience and expertise in exploration to work within Australia. The successful candidates must possess a history of working effectively and harmoniously in exploration, demonstrate superior communication and organisational skills and have a high level of computer literacy. It is essential that the candidate holds a degree in geology and a keen commitment to health, safety and the environment. A full C class driver’s car licence (manual) is preferred. The positions are Brisbane based with travel to exploration sites on a roster based system as required. Please fax (maximum 5 pages) or email, to David Fowler, applications detailing qualifications and experience including names and contact numbers of referees. Initial enquiries can be directed to David Fowler on +61 2 7 3831 8123 or .

Coffey Geosciences is a leading specialist engineering consultancy providing services in Geotechnical Engineering, Contaminated Land and Hydrological and Groundwater studies. Coffey Geosciences employs over 500 staff in more than 20 offices located throghout Australia and South-East Asia.

Santos is building a global energy business through its exploration, development and production activities in every major Australian petroleum province and in the United States, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea and Egypt. Santos provide attractive remuneration and relocation benefits.

The NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change has career and job information online which will be useful to anyone interested in a career with the Department and its subsidiaries such as the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency.

All NSW Government positions are advertised on the jobs.nsw website. You can search and apply for job vacancies across all State Government agencies through the site.

Anyone interested in career opportunities at the Federal Government level can review the listing of currently available Federal Government positions on the Australian Government website.

The CSIRO's Careers page is an excellent source of information for anyone interested in pursuing a career with the country's premiere scientific agency. Their site contains information about position vacancies, awards and fellowships, work experience opportunities and more.

Global Vision International is seeking expedition members to participate in scuba diving surveys and marine conservation projects in Mexico.

Expedition members are needed for periods of 5, 10 and 15 weeks to join the GVI marine research teams. Dive training is available if required, up to PADI Divemaster. Activities include coral reef and fish monitoring surveys, turtle research, and environmental education and awareness programs. There is a free careers abroad field work placement and job vacancy service for former expedition members.

The expedition training programme provides the skills necessary for research diving and marine survey work in order to accurately collect data and identify fish and coral. PADI Coral Reef Researcher Speciality is also available as part of this programme.

The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development volunteer program is one part of AusAID's aid program. With three intakes per year, the program places 400 young Australians on short-term assignments (3 - 12 months) in developing countries across the Asia Pacific region.

Australian Volunteers International is another volunteer program sponsored by AusAID. AVI assignments are typically longer than AYAD assignments and are not necessarily confined to countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Earthwatch is an international environmental not-for-profit organisation which is committed to conserving the diversity and integrity of life on earth to meet the needs of current and future generations. Their mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Earthwatch works with a wide range of partners, from individuals who work as conservation volunteers on research teams through to corporate partners, governments and institutions. Earthwatch has a global reach, with offices in Melbourne (Australia), Oxford (UK), Boston (USA), and Tokyo (Japan).

Conservation Volunteers offers a number of different volunteer opportunities from one day local environmental projects through to two week expeditions to remote outback locations that provide an amazing working holiday experience. The program focuses on environmental projects in Australia and New Zealand.