Data science broadly involves extracting information from large datasets and using that information to solve problems across various domains. As a data scientist in the Earth Observation field, this can involve identifying trends, changes, and anomalies in satellite imagery, GPS data, or other spatial datasets. To do this, analysts gather, clean, manage, and analyse spatial…
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): –…
An Environmental Coordinator helps the construction delivery team do their work without polluting or harming the environment. They monitor water quality, noise, air and dust emissions, and site works to make sure no damage is caused to rivers, trees, animals or the surrounding areas. Every day is different, solving problems and helping the supervisors with…
A Scenes of Crime Officer in Queensland is a sworn, operational police officer who responds to urgent and non-urgent requests via our various communications systems including radio, phone, internal software programs and online public platforms. Urgent requests include murder investigations, sexual assault complaints, fatal traffic crashes, sudden death incidents, armed robberies, workplace accidents and burglary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Scenes of Crime Officers assist investigations by collecting forensic evidence to enhance intelligence and add value to court cases. Scenes of Crime Officers attend incident scenes, take up with involved parties, determine scene parameters and collect physical evidence. Evidence comes in a variety of forms. The methods available for evidence collection are equally diverse. Scenes…
The role of a senior planner is to coordinate the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) review of key planning and infrastructure polices and plans. This can include regional plans, planning schemes, structure plans, and master plans, just to name a few. The key tasks and responsibilities of a senior planner are to provide…
To be a Firefighter you must successfully complete training in vertical rescue, confined space rescue, firefighting, road crash rescue, swift water rescue, hazardous materials, pump operation and truck driving under emergency turn out. All Firefighters have the same level of training but can go on and do specialist training in various fields. The role of…
This role is effectively the same as any other Firefighter, with the added training and responsibility to act in charge as the officer (the boss!) on a truck when required. The role of a Firefighter involves responding to anything where someone might need help. This could be a fire, a car accident, someone having fallen…
Carpentry involves a variety of different aspects, involving both timber and steel products. There are a few different types of areas of carpentry; residential, commercial and industrial. Daily tasks include formwork, cladding, timber seating, timber flooring, window sills, timber door jambs and marking out doors and fitting off door hardware. An Apprentice Carpenter works very…
The role of a Safety Manager is to drive the Zero Harm values across the business by developing and executing strategic and operational plans, managing and driving behavioural safety change, and day to day support and advice to a variety of stakeholders. This role will walk around work sites, talk with workers, build culture within…
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).
A Consultant works with lots of different clients to solve specific problems that the client might have. Generally, they are highly specialised in a particular area and so can offer a level of expertise that might not be possible if the client was to do it themselves. The role of a Data Analytics Consultant is…
As an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you will perform general maintenance, testing, calibration, installation, repair and inspection on all sorts of electrical, manufacturing and monitoring equipment. Most Instrumentation equipment requires very precise measuring and monitoring systems to regulate flow and pressure rates, keep track of production, manage power use, and ensure safety. Working on a…