Money Matters: SalaRy
RaNgeS fOR SelecTeD ReleVaNT
OccuPaTIONS
chemical/Material: $50-60,000
civil [Professional]: $46-55,000
electrical: $49-60,000
electronics: $44-50,000
Mining: $55-80,000
Industrial/Mechanical/Production: $48-60,000
-- figures from australian graduate survey 2007, gca. Ranges refer to
the middle 50 per cent of salaries for bachelor degree graduates with
permanent residency, in full-time employment in australia in 2007.
The mining boom resulting from the rapid
growth and industrialisation of China and other
Asian economies has had a significant impact
on the industry in recent years.
Although the numbers employed in the mining
industry are relatively small, mining remains an
important industry to the Australian economy
and has experienced exceptionally strong job
growth in recent years. In percentage terms, the
“As a recent member of the
mining sector has had stronger employment
Golder graduate program I
growth than any other sector in the past five
am glad to be part of a fun
years.
and exciting team of both
civil and environmental
What you need
engineers. There is a great Work experience in the relevant field is highly
opportunity to get involved attractive to employers. Many graduate
and work on a vast range of engineers have found that obtaining
new and exciting projects both relevant work experience during
nationally and internationally. the course of their degree makes
The program has helped them far more employable. The
strengthen knowledge gained industry is becoming increasingly reliant
from my degree whilst learning on ongoing education and training. Many
and developing new skills engineers undertake further training courses
from technical experts and or do double degrees, combining Engineering
experienced senior engineers with disciplines such as Law or Commerce.
within the organisation.” Graduates from such courses can expect
-- Myles chapman, golder graduate program, Bachelor
excellent employment prospects and increased
of geotechnical engineering career opportunities in later years.
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