Jobs and skills.
Queensland’s resources sector is building the workforce of tomorrow.
Queensland’s resources sector isn’t just about today’s jobs - it’s about equipping people with the skills, experience and career pathways to thrive in the decades ahead. From trades and apprenticeships to graduate programs and specialist professional roles, the sector opens doors for workers at every stage of their careers.
Delivering real world jobs.
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549,519
jobs supported (1 in 5 across the state)
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~ $162,000
average direct salary in 2024-25
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71,362
jobs supported for Queenslanders
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Broad range of roles
from operators and trades, to data, environmental, and professional services
Just some of the resource industry pathways.
For school students: providing schools and students with STEM workshops and lessons to build their knowledge.
For school leavers: scholarships for university courses in mining, resources or STEM related fields.
For apprentices and trainees: positions available across the industry through coal, gas, energy, metals and minerals producers.
For university students and graduates: engineering, geoscience, environment, IT, vacation camps and graduate roles.
For the mid‑career workforce: upskilling for experienced workers moving across sectors.
Careers and training opportunities.
Explore how Queenslanders are building careers in engineering, operations, sustainability, critical minerals and community impact. Shape Our Future showcases career journeys, study options and the diverse pathways available across the resources sector.
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Figures use total and direct contributions for 2024-25, based on economic modelling by Lawrence Consulting. Employment numbers stated are for 2024–25. “Jobs supported” includes direct, supply‑chain and household effects. Learn more about the methodology here.