As an Assistant Consultant for just over 1.5 years, I am part of a graduate program where every 6 months, I move into a different project to get a good idea of what working in the rail industry is like. I have been working on projects all over the east coast of Australia – working…
Materials and Process Engineers support the fabrication of aircraft parts at Boeing Aerostructures Australia. We do this by improving processes to make them more efficiently, as well as improve the way we build the parts so they are stronger and have higher quality. We spend a lot of time in the manufacturing line to learn…
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…
The Project Managers brief is to deliver the new thing being built, whether it’s a bridge or a website, on time, on budget and to the specifications agreed. An IT Project Manager may be responsible for delivering a new app, online shopping website, or installation/deinstallation of IT Hardware. The role is essentially ensuring project team…
Quality engineers play a critical role in the aerospace industry, ensuring that parts for aircraft meet rigorous standards. They oversee the qualification of manufacturing processes, meticulously assessing methods and materials to guarantee adherence to industry specifications. When non-conformances occur, they conduct thorough investigations, employing in-depth problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.…
This role focuses on the ‘people’ side of change. It helps to ensure projects achieve their goals by preparing, equipping and supporting teams and individuals to adopt new ways of working. It includes a LOT of internal communication, a lot of consultation, and often, a healthy dose of compromise. Change is inevitable, particularly in our…
A User Experience Researcher is responsible for ensuring end users of a software are represented in the product design and development process in order to provide an optimal solution for them. They work alongside Product, Design and Technology roles to ensure customer-centric, evidence-based decisions are made throughout the process. The following duties are common: –…
A Project Engineer works as part of a site-based team to plan, coordinate and manage all the bits and pieces that make up a road. They will read and understand drawings, along with the long list of requirements (usually from the person paying for it) to make sure it is built to how they need.…
As a consultant soil scientist with an engineering firm, the role includes working with natural and problem soils. This includes assessment and management of acidic, saline and sodic soils, contaminated soils including contamination with heavy metals, hydrocarbons, solvents and other harmful emerging chemicals. It also involves going to remote sites for collecting soil samples for…
The Bushfire Safety Officer is responsible for implementing and coordinating bushfire safety measures in Southeast Queensland. This crucial role involves developing and executing strategies to minimize the risk of bushfire incidents and ensure community safety. Working closely with government agencies, emergency services, and community organizations, they design and implement bushfire safety plans, adhering to national…
The role of a Senior Surveyor usually requires a Degree in Surveying (Spatial Science Technology) and must be registered with the Surveyors Board within their relevant state. A Senior Surveyor leads a small team of people, instructing them and organising their work. This role works with both internal staff (hydraulics, other surveyors and designers) and…
The project manager is the key person for driving a project from start to finish, managing stakeholder/customer engagement and ensuring that the project stays within budget and is completed on time. Project managers handle the “project life cycle”. This includes the following stages:
I liaise daily between all different departments (customers, senior management, safety, compliance, planning etc) on the day-to-day Operations and on-going projects to do with the Train Services in North Queensland. You have to be a bit of a “jack” for this role (Jack of all trades).
The role of an Electrical Engineer involves talking to clients to find out exactly what their needs are in regards to electricity. This role then looks for sources that can safely and efficiently provide electricity to the place of need. This can be for anything from general lighting to specialized equipment in laboratories. As part…
The Senior Project Engineer manages the day-to-day activities from project conception to project completion. It’s the Senior Project Engineer’s role to plan the work that needs to be done, arrange the resources required to do it, implement and manage the work to ensure it’s being done safely, on time, on budget and to specification. The…
This role is very diverse. No two days are ever the same. Some of the tasks include: Assisting project teams to increase their female participation on construction sites. Designing and implementing female participation initiatives and events. Educating students, parents, and educators on construction careers for women. Engaging with clients, organisations and the community on industry…