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INFOGRAPHIC: 20 high-demand jobs in the Australian resource sector

Michael Allan McCrae | January 12, 2013 | 10:50 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Australia Coal Copper Gold Iron Ore Uranium

While the Australian mining industry has suffered a slow-down due to softening coal and iron ore prices, long-term demand is still intact.

Mining Oil and Gas Jobs compiled the following list of 20 jobs that are highest in demand, such as engineering, geosciences and skilled trades.

20 Jobs in High Demand in the Australian Resources Industry

20 Jobs in High Demand in the Australian Resources Industry infographic by MiningOilandGasJobs

Image of miner boy, undated photo from historical archive of Utah and Colorado mining image. Photo credit to nimrodcooper

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