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Gold Jobs interest builds as it hits new milestone

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Gold Jobs interest builds as it hits new milestone

The Gold Industry Group is celebrating two years since the launch of its Gold Jobs online hub, attracting 160,000 Australians to the unique one-stop-shop of jobs and career-focused information on Australia’s diverse and thriving gold sector.

The ground-breaking resource has featured thousands of jobs from 16 leading gold companies since its inception, with recruiters turning their focus to targeted online advertising.

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8 popular roles in Australia's gold industry

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8 popular roles in Australia's gold industry

As the second largest employer in the mining sector, Australia’s gold industry is a thriving and far-reaching sector that offers a diverse range of jobs from exploration and mining through to community and environment.

And with gold production estimated to rise over the next three years as more mines come online and others expand, the opportunities for employment in gold have never been better.

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How to secure a job in gold mining through TAFE

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How to secure a job in gold mining through TAFE

North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE) amalgamated into one college in 2016 to better prepare the mining workforce of tomorrow and support mining operations.

Offering courses focused on surveying, surface extraction and resource processing, and laboratory operation, together with South Metropolitan TAFE, which is focused on oil and gas, they collectively provide education pathways to the resources industry.

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Gold jobs and career pathways showcased at SkillsWest

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Gold jobs and career pathways showcased at SkillsWest

The Gold Industry Group (GIG) showcased the diverse range of jobs and career pathways in Australia’s gold industry to 10 000 students and the general public at the 2021 Perth SkillsWest Career Expo in August.

The GIG’s booth featured its initiatives centred around developing talent pathways and education engaging attendees through the Gold Jobs challenge to guide them in their career journey

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Students experience RTS gold rush

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Students experience RTS gold rush

This year’s Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) 2021 saw more than 8,000 students, teachers and community members blaze through the whirlwind two-day exhibition, showcasing the latest technology and innovation driving the resources sector.

Students, teachers, and members of the community rushed to the GIG’s exhibit to take on four action-packed interactive gold challenges.

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Super Pit excursion a career eye-opener

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Super Pit excursion a career eye-opener

30 lucky year 11 students experienced the trip of a lifetime to Northern Star Resources’ Super Pit in June, after winning the Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) competition among 150 other schools.

Woodvale Secondary College students and science teachers flew to Kalgoorlie on 10 June to explore one of the largest gold mines in the world, the famous Super Pit gold mine, and some of the top sights in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

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Gold Jobs reaches first milestone

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Gold Jobs reaches first milestone

This month marks one year since the Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) Gold Jobs website was launched, a unique central content hub of golden career opportunities in Australia’s diverse gold industry.

The one-stop-shop has featured more than 600 gold jobs from 19 gold companies, reaching more than 200 000 people across Australia.

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Renewables in gold winning the race

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Renewables in gold winning the race

As a presenting partner of the Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) Perth 2021, the Gold Industry Group (GIG) is taking renewable energy to the centre stage, showcasing the exciting developments in technology and innovation in the sector to inspire and prepare the next generation of future leaders.

The gold industry is accelerating the transition to renewables through the diversification of power sources.

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A gold rush primed at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

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A gold rush primed at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

As a presenting partner of this year’s Resources Technology Showcase (RTS), the Gold Industry Group (GIG) is eager to welcome students, teachers, and members of the community to a fun, interactive gold exhibition.

Gold Fields VP of Legal and Compliance and GIG Chair Kelly Carter emphasized the importance of inspiring and preparing tomorrow’s workforce.

“The Gold Industry Group’s initiatives are centred around education and developing talent pathways to support our future industry workforce.

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Gold set to glow at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

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Gold set to glow at Resources Technology Showcase 2021

The Resources Technology Showcase (RTS) is returning to Perth bigger and better than ever on 21 and 22 June at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Gold Industry Group is supporting this year’s event as a presenting partner, showcasing the critical role innovation and technology play in driving the industry in an interactive showcase for schools.

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Clean energy future for gold

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Clean energy future for gold

Saracen Mineral Holdings, Norton Gold Fields and Evolution Mining are set to reduce their carbon emissions and create hundreds of jobs from new renewable energy projects in the Goldfields, receiving grants worth more than $2.6 million from the McGowan Government’s $19 million Clean Energy Future Fund.

The projects will create up to 400 jobs and generate 77,000-megawatt house (MWh) of electricity each year, which is enough to power 15,000 houses and save 53,000 tonnes of carbon emissions; the equivalent to taking 17,000 cars off the road.

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Bellevue joins Gold Industry Group

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Bellevue joins Gold Industry Group

The Gold Industry Group recently welcomed its newest member, Bellevue Gold Limited, who have set a shining example in the sector for companies championing diversity and inclusion.

Leading the way in gender equality, Bellevue proudly have a 0% gender pay gap on like for like roles, supporting all their employees equally.

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Gold Sessions rock WA schools

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Gold Sessions rock WA schools

Delivery of dynamic Gold Class Sessions by passionate industry workers and exclusive Gold Resources Kits, as part of the Gold Industry Group’s (GIG) National Gold Education Program, have been a hit since its recommencement in Western Australia for Term 3, with glowing feedback from facilitators, teachers and students.

Gold class facilitators from Gold Road Resources, Gold Fields and Northern Star Resources Limited delivered 13 Gold Class Sessions

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Northern Star normalising mental health

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Northern Star normalising mental health

In supporting a culture of strong mental health, Northern Star Resources has become the recipient of the 2020 AMMA Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, with a suite of programs and initiatives offered by the gold miner.

Hear from Northern Star Resources Executive Manager of Capability and Culture Peta Slocombe on how the Company is rising to the challenge of contemporising mental health, with a focus on acting proactively and prioritising sustainable long-term outcomes.

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Building stronger workforces: The Apprenticeship Community

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Building stronger workforces: The Apprenticeship Community

We’re excited to introduce our newest member, The Apprenticeship Community, who are helping to ensure participation and success in apprenticeships and traineeships across Western Australia.

The Apprenticeship Community are the only community-based, registered charity which is a provider of free Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Services in WA for both companies and individuals.

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