Skilled Occupation
List (SOL) 2015-16
Tracking Code:
RD9TWA
Name
Individual *
Chris James
Organisation
Minerals Council of Australia
What are the industry/industries and ANZSCO occupation/s that you or your
organisation represents for the purposes of this submission?
Industry
Mining
Occupation
The three dropdowns below accord with the ABS ANZSCO classification of occupations.
Selections are required at the ‘Occupation Group’ 2-digit level and at the ‘Occupation Unit (4-digit)’
level, but can also be made down to the Occupation (6-digit) level depending on the occupation/s
to which your submission relates.
Additional occupations can be selected by way of the ‘Add item’ button.
For each occupation selected, please indicate whether your advice is to Include, Exclude, or is
Neutral (other) with respect to the 2015-16 SOL. The rest of the form can be used to provide
evidence/reasons to support your recommendations. Attachments can also be added after clicking
the 'Submit' button.
Item 1
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Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Mining Engineers
Occupation
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 233611
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 2
Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Occupation
Metallurgist 234912
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 3
Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Other Natural and Physical Science Professionals
Occupation
Natural and Physical Science Professionals nec 234999
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 4
Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Geologists and Geophysicists
Occupation
Geologist 234411
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 5
Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Geologists and Geophysicists
Occupation
Geophysicist 234412
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Neutral
Item 6
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Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Surveyors and Spatial Scientists
Occupation
Surveyor 232212
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Exclude
Neutral
Item 7
Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Other Engineering Professionals
Occupation
Environmental Engineer 233915
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Exclude
Neutral
Item 8
Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Other Engineering Professionals
Occupation
Engineering Technologist 233914
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 9
Occupation Group *
Design, Engineering, Science and Transport Professionals
Occupation Unit *
Civil Engineering Professionals
Occupation
Geotechnical Engineer 233212
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 10
Occupation Group *
Engineering, ICT and Science Technicians
Occupation Unit *
Other Building and Engineering Technicians
Occupation
Mine Deputy 312913
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 11
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Occupation Group *
Specialist Managers
Occupation Unit *
Production Managers
Occupation
Production Manager (Mining) 133513
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 12
Occupation Group *
Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Electronics Trades Workers
Occupation
Electronic Instrument Trades Worker (General) 342314
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
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Exclude
Neutral
Item 13
Occupation Group *
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Metal Fitters and Machinists
Occupation
Metal Machinist (First Class) 323214
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Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 14
Occupation Group *
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers
Occupation
Welder (First Class) (Aus) 322313
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 15
Occupation Group *
Automotive and Engineering Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Metal Fitters and Machinists
Occupation
Metal Fitters and Machinists nec 323299
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Item 16
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Occupation Group *
Electrotechnology and Telecommunications Trades Workers
Occupation Unit *
Electricians
Occupation
Electrician (General) 341111
Summary advice for 2015-16 SOL *
Include
Exclude
Neutral
Are there any occupations that you represent where there is evidence of imbalances
in the demand for and supply of skills in the medium-to-long term? *
Shortages nationally
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Production Manager (Mining) (National)
Metallurgist/Chemical Engineer (National)
Mining Engineer (National)
Geologist (National)
Geophysicist (National)
Mine Deputy (National)
Shortages in particular States/regions:
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Environmental Manager (State)
Surveyor (State)
Geotechnical Engineer (State)
Quantity Surveyor (State)
Surveying or Spatial Science Technician (State)
Mechanical Engineer (State)
Environmental Consultant (State)
Electrical Engineering Technician (State)
Pressure Welder (State)
Driller (State)
Draftsperson (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering) (State)
Metallurgical or Materials Technician (State)
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Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (State)
Metal Fabricator (State)
Welder (First Class) (State)
Fitters (State)
Metal Machinist (First Class) (State)
Electrician (General) (State)
Is there evidence of imbalances in the demand for and supply of skills in the
medium-to-long term in non-metropolitan areas?
If so, can you indicate in what part of Australia and the number in the occupation in over or undersupply.
Same as above - all mining occupations listed above are largely site-based, in regional and
remote locations
Are there any occupations which require formal licensing or registration
arrangements in order to practice/perform in this occupation?
For example:
• Midwives are required to register with the nurses board in their state or territory
• Panelbeaters are required to be registered or certified with the state Motor Vehicle Repair
Industry Authority
Engineering and Geological professions
Electrician
Mine Deputy
Surveyor
Is it expected that your employment sector will be impacted by any medium-to-long
term trends which will impact upon demand and/or supply (excluding costs
associated with training, labour hire, and international sponsorship)?
Please provide evidence (e.g. data source, policy document) which substantiates
these claims.
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For example:
• New benchmarks for childcare centres mandate increased staff-to-child ratios and higher
qualification standards for childcare workers.
Shift from construction to operational mining towards end of decade (Resources Skills Sector
Needs Report 2013, AWPA)
Growing trend towards remote and autonomous operations, with work previously done by labour
force on site being organised remotely from control centres in metropolitan areas.
http://www.csrm.uq.edu.au/publications/435-exploring-the-social-dimensions-of-autonomousand-remote-operation-mining-applying-social-license-in-design
Long and short term trends in demand and resultant prices for mined commodities
Please provide any other information you consider relevant evidence to support your
submission
For example, you may know of some independent studies about your occupation that supports
your advice to us.
Engineering Workforce Study, Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency
http://www.awpa.gov.au/our-work/sector-specific-skill-needs/Pages/Engineering-workforcestudy.aspx
'Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda - An action plan for a stronger Australia',
Australian Government 2014
'Readiness to meet demand for skills : a study of five growth industries', NCVER, 2014
Would you like to make any additional comments on the SOL?
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Please provide the name, position and contact details of a person within your
organisation who is willing to be contacted if any further information or follow-up is
required.
Name *
Chris James
Position *
Assistant Director - Workforce Skills, Minerals Council of Australia
Contact details *
Level 8
10-16 Queen Street
Melbourne Vic 3000
Tel: 0448 002 342
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