A Director of policy and strategy helps figure out the best ways to solve problems and plan for the future. With the support of my team, I give advice to the big bosses on the big decisions and make sure that the government’s plans are smart and helpful for the community. I have to make…
As a General Manager Strategic Projects I work across our integrated aluminium business leading small teams to find better ways of doing things. Aluminium is made through 3 stages – bauxite is mined and then transferred to a refinery to be made into alumina and is then sent to the smelter to make aluminium. A…
I work to protect and improve water quality at mine sites across the world. I work with exploration geologists to identify problematic rocks that could cause contamination and work with operational mine sites to ensure the problematic rocks are managed appropriately. I focus on leaving a non-polluting mine site at mine closure and to help…
As an environmental engineer, working in heavy industry and mining, I work with different sites to make sure they consider the impact they will have when operations finish. I help them to find better ways to operate to decrease their footprint. I work with all the teams on site to consider how the decisions they…
An underground mining engineer designs and manages underground mining operations, ensuring efficient mineral extraction. They can oversee the construction and maintenance of mine infrastructure, including ventilation and safety systems where ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards is crucial. They provide technical support and optimise mining processes using specialised software. Effective communication with stakeholders…
As the Assistant Operations Manager at the Brisbane Multimodal Terminal, is responsible for ensuring supplies that come in and out of the terminal is done in a safe and efficient manner. Freight comes into the terminal on trucks and trains, some of the freight goes overseas and some freight is domestic that travels to other…
A Project Engineer helps oversee engineering projects from conception to completion. It can start with simply an idea, which once identified as useful, is further researched and defined. Prototypes, drawings and models are made, which then help construct the final product. This product can be anything from technology, machinery, software, new contracts, and more! Project…
Traffic and transport engineering is at the intersection between engineering and human behaviour and influences how people use transport infrastructure. Traffic and transport engineers are involved in the planning, design, delivery, maintenance and operation of the transport system. This includes public transport, roads and bridges, and walking and cycling infrastructure to support the movement of…
Civil Engineers for Transport and Main Roads planning team identify and plan projects to improve our roads. Projects range from small to large. A small project may include reviewing an existing intersection and identifying line marking and signage changes to improve safety (under $500k). A large project could be designing a new bridge to increase…
As a graduate civil engineer at the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), I actively contribute to the Project Planning and Corridor Management teams through:
I enjoy finding new ways to improve business processes, employee and customer experiences. Working at the intersection of product development, management, and innovation, my day-to-day work involves investigating new technologies and finding creative solutions to help the company work more efficiently. This includes conducting research, building prototypes, and testing different solutions to find the best…
A Science and Education Manager works closely with high school and university students to implement geospatial technologies into curriculum and research. In Jennah’s role at Esri Australia, she also collaborates with scientific research institutes, government bodies and NGOs to advance their geospatial skills. She advocates the importance of ‘location’ in identifying research patterns and works…
Our engineering group works on control systems, scada, internet of things, data analytics, simulation/ digital twin, cyber security of operational technology, safety systems and much more. Frequently coding and design in engineering and technical disciplines converges, incorporates AI, automation, new technology. Our work might involve engineers (electrical, chemical, robotics, software, mechatronics, renewable energy…), technology specialists,…
Civil engineers usually work on projects, building different types of structures, like roads, buildings, tunnels, bridges and other infrastructure. We often work in teams delivering different parts of the project through its lifecycle. Some teams play an important role in determining if the project is needed, how it will benefit the community and how much…
A project manager, or PM, coordinates the elements of a project, aiming for timely completion within budget and with high standards. They’re the central figure connecting project goals with the collective efforts of their team and help navigate obstacles to guide projects to their goals. Project Manager Responsibilities include (but certainly not limited to): –…
Consultants are engaged by government and the private sector. The work undertaken by them differs depending on their service offerings. Consultants who work in commercial, infrastructure and strategy roles get involved in a variety of different and exciting work referred to as projects. Some projects involve analysing financial and business performance to identify problems, such…
Station Officers within the fire service manage Fire and Emergency Incidents. We respond to a wide range of emergencies including structure fires, road traffic crashes, hazardous materials incidents and technical rescues. Fire personnel work closely with other emergency services like Rural Fire Brigade, SES, Police and Ambulance to keep the community safe in times of…
As a commercial graduate in the economics team within Origin’s integrated gas business unit, I assist in evaluating various business projects from an economic perspective. Projects are often assessed through economic modelling, primarily using Excel. The economic models take into account the benefits and costs associated with a project and determine whether the project will be economically beneficial for the…