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DMITRE's Mineral Resources Division offers a wide range of career opportunities including careers in administration and management, and positions for executive officers, geologists and engineers.

Roles within the group may include the following:

  • Strategic policy and support - facilitating the development of various mining projects; providing advice and statistics to the government and the community; advising on legislative frameworks
  • Mining regulation and rehabilitation - regulating exploration and mining industries; determining and collecting statutory royalties
  • Geoscientific information management - defining mineral resources and their potential; generating and managing geoscientific information; providing geoscientific advice and data to industry, government and the community

Current vacancies

There are no current vacancies.

Vacation employment

The Resources and Energy Group can provide opportunities for university students to undertake employment during vacation time.

2012/13 vacation program 

Job opportunities in the mining industry

The Resources and Energy Group does not hold information about particular job opportunities within the mining industry. If you are interested in working within the mining industry you could contact individual mining companies. The Developing Projects and Approved Mines pages on this website include links to some mining companies involved with mineral projects in South Australia.

www.miningcareers.com (external site) gives information on careers and career pathways in the mining industry and includes information on job vacancies throughout Australia. 

Geoscientist Assistance Program (GAP) extended

The GAP which provides placements for graduate geoscientists has been extended until 30 June 2012.

More information about GAP and application details for industry and participants

Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance (RESA)

RESA Skills Summit February 2012
Presentation by Dr Paul Heithersay, Chief Executive of the Olympic Dam Taskforce and Deputy Chief Executive, DMITRE

RESA presentation Feb 2012 Olympic Dam Skills ChallengeOlympic Dam Expansion - skills challenge (.pdf 1.2Mb)

 

About RESA
RESA works with resource companies and education and training providers to address anticipated skills shortages in the resources sector.

Program targets include:

  • management, professional staff and graduates
  • para professionals, technicians/ trades and apprentices
  • plant and equipment operators
  • site administration and support personnel
  • indigenous, rural and regional groups
    More about RESA and latest projects (external site)

Careers in the Geosciences

Consider a career in the geosciences (.pdf 2.1Mb): information for students about courses of study and employment opportunities for careers in the geosciences.

Work experience

DMITRE's Mineral Resources Division considers applications from secondary school students wanting to undertake work experience in the geosciences. Successful applicants are provided with a variety of hands-on experiences including field, laboratory and office components of geoscientific work.

Applicants should contact the Mineral Resources Division Education Services Officer in writing at least one term before the expected school release time, stating reasons why they have chosen this vocational area. Include all contact details.

Information for schools

Hands-on workshops for students and professional development presentations to staff are available. See the Education section of the website or contact the Mineral Resources Division Education Services Officer for more information.