THE JOB
WHAT AND WHERE TO STUDY
Bachelor of Communications, Journalism, or Media Studies Where to study
THE DETAILS
Tell the story of modern mining. Communications Officers create social content, work with journalists and share the real-world stories happening across mine sites and communities. It’s a fast-paced role where creativity, storytelling and strategy meet real industry impact.
What you’ll be doing (the technical stuff)
What does a typical day as a Communications Officer look like whilst working in mining?
Create social media and stories
Write company news and media releases
Manage media enquiries and interviews
What you bring (the experience stuff)
Where to study (UAC Search Tool)-
Strong writing and storytelling skills
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Creativity across digital media platforms
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Ability to work under deadlines
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Curiosity about people and industry
There's an adventure waiting for you
Start your mining career somewhere you actually want to live — from surf towns to city lights and wide open spaces. Diverse locations across NSW offer endless lifestyle possibilities. Explore pubs, cafés, wineries and festivals across NSW. The future’s yours.
Why pursue a mining career? It’s an exciting adventure!
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Flexible hours allow you to work-hard and play-hard.
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Start earning great pay straight away.
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Exciting projects means no two days are the same.
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Gain real experience that counts.
EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS
Explore your possible pathways
Mining in NSW is full of awesome, well-paid jobs in every direction. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or who you are. From hands-on trades to tech and restoring the land after mining, there’s an adventure waiting for you.
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