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…
As an apprentice, I have the privilege and opportunity to work all around Boeing Aerostructures Australia – learning about 737, 777 and 787. Amongst all that I also get to experience a bit of NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), Fabrication, Tooling, etc. Most days you’ll see me doing tasks assigned to manufacture the moving parts of an…
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…
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:
The role of an Environmental Policy Officer has two key focuses – providing technical advice and interpretation of marine pollution policy and legislation, and working in the prevention, preparedness and response to marine pollution incidents. A good working relationship with other Queensland, Australian and inter-state government agencies is important for the role. The Transport Operations…
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…
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…
My team looks after the infrastructure in which our HR and Finance systems sit on. On an every day basis, I monitor and manage the Oracle databases and assist with administrative tasks (change management) for our organisation. I have gone through a transition from a non-technical resource to being able to be a technical Subject…
Carpentry carries a broad scope of works. Most commonly working with timber and/or steel on new residential construction, renovations projects or commercial development. Daily tasks include reading plans and specifications, setting out the building, erecting wall and floor framing and installing fixtures and fittings. A Health, Safety and Environment Manager works with the different projects…
This role assists management, supervisors and workers by providing health and safety advice. Other responsibilities include: Conducting safety audits and inspections of the work site. Motivating and educating employees to follow best practices and use of safety systems. Conducting incident investigations and reporting. Administration duties, coordinating training for employees, develop work method statements and other…
The role of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Life Support (AME LS) is to maintain the aircraft, mounted and aircrew mounted aeronautical life support equipment and safety and survival equipment. AME LS are also responsible for conducting aircrew and passenger training on the application of life support equipment. Depending on the aircraft type that you…
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…