GRADUATES WANTED TO HELP PROTECT QLD’S NATURAL RESOURCES
Published Tuesday, 16 October, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Minister for Natural Resources and Water and Minister Assisting the Premier in North Queensland
The Honourable Craig Wallace
The Queensland Government is seeking motivated, result-oriented graduates interested in the sustainable management of the State’s water, land and vegetation.
Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace said the department was looking to attract up to 14 recent graduates, or those who will complete a degree by the end of 2007, into a range of disciplines.
“My department works closely with industry, landholders and the community to ensure Queensland’s natural resources – our water, land and vegetation – are used sustainably,” Mr Wallace said.
“To do this, the department needs staff throughout the state with qualifications across a wide range of disciplines.”
Graduates are offered a starting salary of $44,000 a year, generous leave provisions, flexible working arrangements, and personal and professional development programs.
Mr Wallace said the graduate program is a structured 12-month program which gives the applicants a broad overview of the working of the Queensland public sector, as well as valuable experience within their chosen area of expertise.
The targeted disciplines for NRW’s 2008 graduate program include:
·Engineering (Civil, Environmental)
·Environmental Science/Management
·Natural Resource Science/Management
·Law
·Surveying
·Environmental Planning
·Urban and Town Planning
·Accounting/Information Technology
Graduates have until October 29 to apply for the 2008 program.
For more information on the program and application process visit www.nrw.qld.gov.au/about/employment