As Design Coordinator, I use my extensive experience from an architectural background to manage design teams. Made up of architects, engineers, energy consultants amongst many other disciplines, they are responsible for putting together all the information and approvals required in preparation for a built project. My main role is to make sure this documentation is…
My role as Land Access Lead involves managing and mentoring a team of Land Access professionals within the Coal Seam Gas industry to obtain and maintain access to privately owned land. My team is responsible for liaising with farmers, businesses, corporations and individuals to enter into long term contractual arrangements to allow Origin access 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…
Consultants provide expertise to help organisations solve complex problems that they cannot solve themselves. They work closely with clients to help them understand the problem, analyse current processes, and identify potential solutions to help the Business. Consultants introduce a fresh perspective and fill-in knowledge gaps in the organisation. Consultant work is often project-based and therefore,…
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…
Sustainability Coordinators work with different stakeholders within the team, including environmental, financial, engineering, and community engagement to enhance sustainability of the company or project. They ensure sustainability objectives and targets are set and implemented throughout the construction project. This is achieved through data collection and monitoring of energy, water, and material usage and waste production,…
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…
A job where no two days are ever the same! A typical day as a Frontline Police Officer can be exciting, unpredictable and challenging. An average shift could see an officer make an arrest, engage with and protect members of the community, and respond to sometimes scary and unfamiliar situations. A Frontline Police Officer, is…
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: –…
An in-house lawyer in responsible for: – providing high quality and practical legal advice and support to the business, in a timely manner; – reviewing and preparing various legal documents; – developing and operating a legal framework within which the business must comply to meet its legal obligations under statute, contract or otherwise; – co-ordinating…
As a Contracts Administrator, the role encompasses a comprehensive array of responsibilities. Beyond reviewing, negotiating, and managing contracts for diverse projects, they also collaborate extensively with stakeholders across various management levels. From engaging with lawyers and engineers to interacting with project managers, the scope is dynamic and interdisciplinary. The Contracts Administrator plays a pivotal role…
At Aurecon Mechanical Engineers work on very interesting projects at all stages of their development and construction. Some projects that Aurecon has been involved in are new Shiploaders, upgrading existing shiploaders and their associated coal terminals; bulk materials (coal, alumina, iron ore etc.) transport studies at all levels of assessment with different modes of transport…
A Senior Project Officer in the Crime Prevention Programs Unit, supports fellow police officers in all aspects of delivering programs including Neighbourhood Watch, LGBTI Liaison program and Volunteers in Policing program. The unit also focuses on the development of policy, training packages, conferences, courses, district campaigns as well as coordination of whole of service reporting…
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.…
A Project Coordinator (PC) is one of the roles in a builder’s site team, there can be multiple PCs in a team. Essentially, a PC coordinates the project stakeholders during construction, which includes the subcontractors (tradies), the client (government, developer etc) and the consultants (architects and engineers). A lot of the day is spent talking…
A Process Safety Manager works within Origin Energy’s Integrated Gas Business Unit. The Process Safety Manager provides governance, leadership and subject matter expertise to operational gas Assets to ensure equipment is safely designed, built and operated to prevent release of hazardous materials or energy, protecting people, communities and the environment. They manage the process safety…
A day in the life of a Site Engineer in construction looks almost completely different each day. Pre-start meetings with the whole job site are the beginning of every morning. There are several diverse tasks that are completed regularly:
A technical writer, belongs to the product development department that builds software. The content written forms part of the product that gets sold. Some of the documentation technical writer’s work on is for users of the applications, some is for developers who build extra functionality that integrates with the apps and some is for people…