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With over 400 occupations across 19 sectors, which will you choose?
There’s a place for you in the mineral resources sector. From operational and technical roles to project support, administration, legal, and big data, the industry offers diverse career pathways across 19 sectors, providing opportunities to develop skills, grow professionally, and make a real impact.
Sectors
Understanding the role levels across each sector
Each sector in the mineral resources industry has five levels of roles, ranging from entry-level to senior positions. Take a look below to explore where you might fit and start planning your pathway.
Operator Roles
Operator roles are central to mineral resources, focusing on the use of heavy machinery and equipment in the day-to-day running of mines and processing facilities. These roles involve operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and productive site operations.
2025 Most Advertised Operator Mineral Resources Roles in South Australia
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Grader/Dozer/Loader/Excavator Operator
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Crane Operator
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Truck Driver (HC/MC)
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Blast Crew -BHD, MCU, Charge Up
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Well Site Operator
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Quarry Plant Operators
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Operator - Underground, jumbo, bogger
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Concreter & Plant Operations
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Concrete Pump Operator / Shotcrete
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Underground Support Services Officer
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Critical Skills
Critical skills in the mineral resources sector refer to the specialised capabilities and expertise needed to support safe, efficient and productive operations across mineral resources activities from early exploration to rehabilitation and closure. These skills are critical because they are essential to sustaining industry performance, supporting new projects and enabling ongoing innovation. They are often in-demand as skilled workers can be very hard to find!
Industry Specific Occupations
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Mining Engineer
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Driller
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Geologist
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Hydrogeologist
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Metallurgist
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Environmental Advisor
Cross Industry
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Mechanical Fitter
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Fitter & Turner
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Diesel Fitter
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Electrician
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Auto Electrician
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HSE Advisor
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Mobile Plant Operator
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Control Room Operator
Emerging Skills (within occupations)
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Mine Closure
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Mining Engineer (specialisations)
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Data Analyst
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Data Technician
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Cross Sector Trades (Auto Electrician / Mobile Plant Technician)
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Drone Pilot
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Occupations List
For detailed and up-to-date information on specific occupations, including employment trends, earnings, and required skills, you can explore the Jobs and Skills Australia Occupation Profiles. Visit the JSA Occupation Profiles website to search and browse over 1,200 occupations and gain valuable insights to support your career planning and decision-making.
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Analyst
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Commercial Advisor
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Procurement & Contracts Manager
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Contracts Administrator
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Admin Support
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Customer Support Rep
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Cost Controller
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Business Development Manager
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Document Controller
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Information Technology - support
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Manager- Strategy
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Estimator
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Business Improvement Manager
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Procurement & Contracts Officer
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Regional Manager
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Operational Readiness Manager
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Community Engagement Manager
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Planner- shut down
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Communications Consultant
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Team Leader- Projects
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Contracts Manager
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Architect
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Planner- Work Management
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Account Manager
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Cataloguer / Inventory
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Consultant
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Manager, Energy Programs
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Digital Technologies Specialist
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General Manager
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Retail Dev. & Change Implementation Mngr
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Manager- Major Projects/Resources & Energy
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Development/Strategy Manager
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Business Development Consultant
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Investor Relations Advisor
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Sales Manager
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Data Processor - Survey
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Project Administrator
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Facilities Management Supervisor
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Asset Management Superintendent
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Chef
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Facilities Management Project Manager
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Utility
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Kitchen Hand
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Lab Analyst / Technician
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Sample Preparers
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Lab Manager
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Construction Supervisor / Manager
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Civil Works Coordinator
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Civil Supervisor
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Drill Fitter
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Driller Assistant (Nipper), Drillers Offsider
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Driller
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Blast Crew -BHD, MCU, Charge Up
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Driller- Diamond
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Shot Firer
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Drill Fitter- Maintenance
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Drill & Blast Supervisor
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Driller- Underground
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Drilling Supervisor
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Electrician
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Electrician - Auto
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Electrical Supervisor
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Transmission Power Line Worker
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Electrician - Underground
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Electrician- HV
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Electrical Maintainer
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Metallurgist
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Apprenticeships - Powerline (SA Power Networks) - Country
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Electrical Technical Supervisor
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Powerline Trades Person
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Electrical apprentice
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E&I Technician
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Line Workers- Electrical
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Wireline Operator
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Electrical Engineering Superintendent
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Project Supervisor Electrical
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Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance
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Apprenticeships - Powerline (SA Power Networks) - Metropolitan
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Linesman- Electrical Distribution
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Network Control Manager
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Electrician - Apprentice
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Electrician - Fixed Plant
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Metallurgist- Senior
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Electrician- Instrumentation
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Interval Metering Analyst
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Instrumentation Fitter
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Electrical Line Workers
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Principal Energy Analyst
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Instrumentation Technician
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Electrical & Instrumentation QA Inspector
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Operator Maintainer
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Engineer- Mining
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Summer Undergraduate Program Engineers / Graduate programs
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Engineer- Electrical
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Engineer- Reliability
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Engineer - Senior Mining
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Engineer- Mechanical
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Scheduler/Planner
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Engineer- Mine Production
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Engineering- all other types
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Engineer- Project
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Engineer- Mine Planning
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Engineer- Integrity
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Engineer- Geotechnical
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Engineer- Electrical & Instrumentational
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Engineer- Mechanical Reliability
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Engineer- Asset Management
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Project Controls
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Engineer- Senior Project
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Engineer - Mechanical Design
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Engineer- Civil
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Scheduler - Lead
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Commissioning Manager
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Engineer- Commissioning
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Engineer- Production
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Engineering Manager
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Engineer- Operations
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Engineer- Geotechnical (Graduate)
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Process Manager
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Mine Production Superintendent
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Engineer- Maintenance
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Engineer- Pipeline
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Project Director
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Mine Production Specialist
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Engineer- Electrical Reliability Engineer
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Mining Superintendent
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Engineer- Substation
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Engineer - Senior Mining Superintendent
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Engineer- contracts
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Mine Operations Superintendent
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Engineer- Principal Mining
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Production Superintendent Smelting
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Engineer- Lead Process
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System Control Manager
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Engineer- Senior
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Engineering Estimator
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Engineer- Minerals Processing
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Project Manager- Senior
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Engineer- Process (Senior)
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Engineer - Mechanical Maintenance
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Engineer- Underground Planning
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Mining Production Supervisor
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Engineer- Sale & Tender
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Production Superintendent
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Senior Mining Operating Systems Specialist
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Technical Services Manager
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Mine Controller
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Environmental Advisor
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Environment Improvement Specialist
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Environmental officer
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Environmental Manager
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Rigger
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Grader/Dozer/Loader/Excavator Operator
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Crane Operator
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IT Operator
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Service Crew
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Cable bolt Operator
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Quarry Plant Operators
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Operator - Underground, Jumbo, Bogger
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Concreter & Plant Operations
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Operator - Trainee
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Concrete Pump Operator / Shotcrete
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Crushing Plant Loader Operators
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Production Operators
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Process Plant Operator
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Truck Driver Underground
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Truck Driver- Surface
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Linehaul Driver
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Scraper Operator
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Water Cart Driver
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Mobile Crusher Operators
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Crusher Operator
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Offsider
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Stationary Plant Operators
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Drone Operator
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Field Assistant
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Field Services Technician
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Exploration Team Leader
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Field Services Officer
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Finance Analyst
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Accounts Payable Clerk
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Principal Analyst
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Accountant
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Data Acquisition Specialist
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Mine Surveyor
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Geologist - Mine
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Surveyor - Project
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Hydrologist
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Geologist- Senior Resource
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Hydrogeologist
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Surveyor (geophysical)
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Geologist - Exploration
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GIS Analyst
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Geologist- Project
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Surveyor- Hydrographic
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Geoscientist- Senior (exploration)
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Geophysicist
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Geologist- Senior Staff
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Exploration & Development Manager
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Surveyor (mine)- Senior
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Geologist- Principal
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Mud Logger
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Geologist- Underground Mine
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Trainer & Assessor - High Risk
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Trainer- Technical
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Training & Safety Advisor
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Training Officer
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HR Coordinator
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Trainer- Mining
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Corporate Safety Advisor
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Diesel Mechanic - Heavy
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Diesel Fitter - Heavy
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Diesel Fitter
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Field Service Technician
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Maintenance Planner
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Diesel Mechanic
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Storeperson
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Scaffolder
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Service Technician
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Belt Splicer
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Tyre Fitter
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Poly Welder
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Maintenance Technician
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Condition Monitoring Technician
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Cable Splicer
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Maintenance Fitter
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Rubber Liners
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General Hand
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Plumber
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Technical Inspector
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Warehouse Coordinator
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Carpenter
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Senior Reliability Professional
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Gas Fitter
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Cladder/Insulator
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Conveyor / Rubber Technician
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Refrigeration Mechanic
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Diesel Fitter- Leading Hand
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Shut down maintenance crew
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Mobile Plant Maintenance
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Boilermaker / Welder
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Mechanical Fitter
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Fitter
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Industrial Spray Painter & Sandblaster
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Trades Assistant
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Fitter- Underground
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Mechanic- Light vehicle
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Mechanical Maintenance- Technical
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Mechanical Supervisor
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Fitting & Turning / Boilermaker Apprentice
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Leading Hand- Fitter
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Underground Production Miner
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Pipe Fitter / Welder
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Fixed Plant Fitter/Leading Hand
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Welding Inspector
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Mechanical Project Coordinator
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Mechanic - Apprentice
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Crushing Maintenance HD Fitters
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Mechanic - HD
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Leading Hand- Mechanical
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Sheetmetal/Lagger/Asbestos Removal
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Crusher Fitter
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Field Service Technician
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Diesel Fitter
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Grader/Dozer/Loader/Excavator Operator
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Welding Technician
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Machinist
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HD Crusher Fitter
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Mechanic
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Well site operator
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Coded Pipe Welder
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Process Operator
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Field Operator
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Wellhead Technician
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Gas Mains Operator
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Project Manager / Planner
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Well Site Supervisor
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Gas Turbine Technician
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Well Testing Manager
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Surface Well Testing Operator - Chief
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Surface Well Testing Operator
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Slickline Operator
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HSE Advisor
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Emergency Services Officer
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HSE Manager
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Risk & Compliance Technical Officer
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HSE Coordinator
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OHS Nurse/Paramedic Superintendent
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Occupational Hygienist
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Quality, HSE & Training Manager
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Health, Safety Environment Coordinator
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Safety & Environment Coordinator
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EHS Advisor
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Quality Control Inspector
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HSEQ Advisor
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Compliance Manager
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Radiation Monitoring Technician
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Compliance Advisor
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HSE Supervisor
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Emergency Services/Security/Safety Officer
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Improvement Adviser
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Safety Advisor- Senior
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WHS/L&D Officer
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QA/QC Coordinator
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Workcover & Completions Supervisor
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HSE Compliance Specialist
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Health & Safety Advisor - Graduate
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Health & Safety Operations Manager
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Emergency Response and Safety Coordinator
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HSEQ Management Systems
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NDT Technician (Non Destructive Testing)
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Reliability Manager
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Truck Driver (HC/MC)
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Road Train Operator- MC
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Logistics Specialists
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Senior Material & Logistics Coordinator
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