THE JOB
WHAT AND WHERE TO STUDY
Bachelor of Communications, Social Science, or Public Relations Where to study
THE DETAILS
Community Engagement Officers connect mining companies with the towns and people around them. From school visits and local events to community meetings and mine tours, you’ll help share information, build trust and make sure local voices are heard.
What you’ll be doing (the technical stuff)
What does a typical day as a Community Engagement Officer look like whilst working in mining?
Run community events and sponsorship programs
Organise public mine tours and school visits
Facilitate community meetings and listening forums
What you bring (the experience stuff)
Where to study (UAC Search Tool)-
Great communication and storytelling skills
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Confidence talking with all kinds of people
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Empathy and respect for different views
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Organisation for events and projects
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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