Plenty of young Canberrans want to be a part of the mining boom but aren't sure how to go about getting a job there. If you're interested in working in the mining industry, email Andrew.Leigh.MP {at} aph.gov.au or call 6247 4396 to let me know. With enough people interested, I'll host information sessions on working in the mining industry.
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Andrew Leigh MP
Member for Fraser
WHO WANTS TO WORK IN THE MINING INDUSTRY?
Andrew Leigh, Federal Member for Fraser, today asked Canberrans to let him know if they want to work in the mining industry.
According to the 2011 Census, only 94 people who usually live in Canberra are employed in the mining industry.
“I’ve had some young Canberrans tell me they’d like to work in the mining industry to try and save some money to buy a house and start a family.
“As Canberra is located so far away from the mines, it’s difficult to get information about how to apply for jobs in the industry,” said Dr Leigh.
Dr Leigh invites people looking for a job in the mining industry to email Andrew.Leigh.MP {at} aph.gov.au or call 6247 4396 and register their interest.
“There are so many jobs available in the mining industry for people of all different skills, such as construction, hospitality and engineering.
“The right role for a local representative is to help people live their dreams. That’s why I support campaigns to attract people to visit or move to Canberra.
“In the same spirit, it’s why I’m keen to help Canberrans who want to break into the mining industry. I’ll be letting the mining companies know about local interest in jobs.
If there is sufficient interest from the local community in mining jobs, Dr Leigh intends to host information sessions.
“I encourage everyone who wants to know more about working in the mining industry to call or email to register their interest so that we can encourage recruiters to come and see the talent available right here in Canberra,” he said.
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