1. Career Opportunities in the Minerals and Resources Sector Clare Farrell and Dianne Stuart Minerals Council of Australia

2. Minerals Industry Overview > Two years into a supercycle of global demand for mineral commodities > Predicted 10 -15 year growth to new platform of activity > Demand for commodities by China, India, Russia and Brazil > Mining and exploration in all states of Australia (except ACT) > Over 52 new resources and energy projects under construction > Unprecedented $134.7B capital investment underway > 351 Operating mine sites throughout Australia

3. Growth in Minerals Industry Employment > 2008 >130,000 direct employees > 1.3% of current national workforce > Skilled labour - 70% growth or 90,000 people by 2020: > WA - Half of this growth required > SA - Double current workforce > QLD - 50% of current workforce > 33% Trades > 33% Skilled Operators / Miners > 10% Professionals - mining related disciplines

4. Targeted Awareness Strategy > Career pathways into the industry > Case studies and job profiles > Education and Training pathways > Links to Apprenticeship and Traineeship programs > Graduate programs and ‘Vac Work’ information www.MiningCareers.com

5. MiningCareers.com > One-Stop industry career information portal > Support material - > pathway charts > brochures > posters & postcards > 4 Focus areas for chronic skills shortage: > Engineering > Geoscience > Electrical Trades > Mechanical / Metal Trades

6. Example of Career Pathways VET - Apprenticeships Tertiary - University Anna - Exploration Geologist Travis - Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Interest in Mechanics > Finished year 12 > Pre-apprenticeship > Apprenticeship with Oxiana Interest in Science > Finished Year 12 > Bachelor of Science (Geology & Environment) > Vac Work and Honours Year Research > Position at Oxiana Average salary (Cert IV): $70,000 - $100,000+ Average starting salary (Graduate): $60,000 - $85,000+

7. > ‘High-Tech’ industry > Wide range of work environments & arrangements > Highly trained workforce - 90% of industry is privately trained > Global industry with opportunities to develop large skills set, career development & travel Advice for Careers Advisors