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ABOUT MINING SKILLS AUSTRALIA

Mining Skills Australia is a multi-disciplinary company headed by leaders with over 50 years of combined mining experience, with a broad team of National and Ex-pat professionals from coal and metalliferous/hard rock mining backgrounds. We are a nationally and globally recognised specialist delivering professional services to our clients across our various operational departments. These specialist departments include Drill & Blast Services, Animation & Mixed Reality, Training & Proficiency, Emergency Management, and our own RTO. Mining Skills Australia’s wide range of professional services can be combined and tailored to meet your business needs across the mining industry nationally & globally.

Entry Level 3D Animator - Hired through Motion Curve

Applications close: September 3rd, 2024

Brisbane QLD

MOTION CURVE IS SEEKING YOU

3D ANIMATOR

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Mining Skills Australia’s animation department, Motion Curve, is on the hunt for a 3D Animator to join the team and assist across current and future projects.

This is an in-office position based in the Brisbane CBD.

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What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will have a one or more of the
following:

Minimum of 12 months industry experience.
A degree in 3D Animation or equivalent discipline (3D Art and Game Development are also desirable)
Interns near completion of their Animation degree will also be considered.
Proficiency in Blender, Unreal Engine 5, and the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Substance Painter)
Bonus points for knowledge of rigging in Blender and Unreal Engine
A portfolio of up-to-date work that demonstrates your ability as a 3D artist
Team player who works towards building strong relationships with colleagues in a fast-paced work environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to problem-solve and deliver high quality work within tight deadlines

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Execute the full 3D production pipeline (Pre-Production to Post-Production)
Create and develop engaging concept and storyboards from client briefs
Model and unwrap assets in Blender
Texture assets in Substance Painter
Develop real-time environments in Unreal Engine 5
Light and Render animations in Unreal Engine 5
Edit and finalise animations in Premiere
Liaising with clients (as required)
Actioning feedback and edits from clients and other team members
Meeting delivery deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work proficiently in a fast-paced team environment

This is a unique opportunity to work with global companies
and industries that will welcome the products / design ideas that you develop. Motion Curve has an inclusive work environment that fosters design, ideas, creativity.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted at our office in Brisbane CBD.

To apply, please email your portfolio, CV and cover letter
to Sara Eriksson at [email protected]

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our
friendly staff at [email protected]

At MSA, we treat our team as equals and respect everyone. We appreciate and value everyone’s support and understand that a diverse workforce accounts for a secure, connected, and productive operating environment.

Entry Level XR Developer - Hired through Motion Curve

Applications close: September 3rd, 2024

Brisbane QLD

MOTION CURVE IS SEEKING YOU

XR Developer

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Mining Skills Australia is seeking a versatile individual to join team Motion Curve, our Animation department. This individual will play a crucial role in the development of interactive 3D applications, bespoke applications for 3rd parties and interfacing to other hardware and software platforms.

This is an in-office position based in the Brisbane CBD.

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What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s Degree in Game Development, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
Possess a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in game development
Proficiency in Unreal Engine, Unity, C# and C++ programming
Proficiency in Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality programming
Strong understanding of 3D graphics principles and content creation pipelines
Experience with 3D modelling and animation software (e.g., Blender)
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Knowledge of networking and traditional programming languages (C, C#, C++)
Portfolio of previous Unreal Engine & Unity projects showcasing 3D content creation skills
You are passionate about producing high quality work
Self-motivated and passionate about pushing the boundaries of 3D visualisation
Strong communication skills, highly organised and excellent attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
Creative and the ability to develop engaging content

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and integrate 3D assets, animations, and effects
Implement gameplay features and mechanics
Debug and optimize code for performance
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices
Able to collaborate with engineers, designers, artists, and other developers to design and implement interactive 3D content to meet client needs
Develop, optimize, and maintain Unreal and Unity applications showcasing different user experiences
Knowledge of 360 Degree camera production and setup

This is a unique opportunity to work with global companies and industries that will welcome the products / design ideas that you develop. Mining Skills Australia has an inclusive work environment that fosters design, ideas, creativity and works to establish positive disruption to the training industry.

Our philosophy is to develop innovative ways to present learning and development of people that promotes good educational practices and concepts to an industry that needs visual and contextualized training resources around the globe.

If you are a talented XR Developer with a passion for creating immersive 3D content and want to be a part of a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted at our office in Brisbane CBD.

To apply, please email your portfolio, CV and cover letter to Sara Eriksson at [email protected]

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our friendly staff at [email protected]

Emergency Service Officer

Applications close: August 21st, 2024

Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Our Emergency Management Department is currently seeking experienced, proactive & adaptable Emergency Service Officers to join our expanding teams across the Central & Southern Queensland regions. Ideal applicants will have exposure to the coal mining industry and experience in emergency response services, with proven operational experience in a Fire & Rescue Service regarded highly. Applicants are required to possess a high level of communication skills along with computer literacy & problem solving abilities, and the capacity to work both autonomously and within a team.
Successful applicants must be based in Queensland, Australia.

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MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
To be eligible for these positions you must hold:

Standard 11 Induction
Open Manual MR Licence or above
Current CPR & First Aid – HLTAID009, HLTAID011, HLTAID014, HLTAID015
HLTPAT005 – Collect Specimens for Drugs of Abuse Testing
UETDRMP007 – Perform rescue from a live low voltage panel
National Police Certificate (Issued within last 12 months)

Certificate 3 in Emergency Response & Rescue, including the following units:

PUAFIR207 – Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
PUAFIR210 – Prevent Injury
PUAFIR316 – Identify, Detect and Monitor Hazardous Materials at an Incident
PUAFIR324 – Render Hazardous Materials Incidents Safe
PUASAR022 – Participate in a Rescue Operation
PUASAR024 – Undertake Road Crash Rescue
PUASAR025 – Undertake Confined Space Rescue
PUASAR032 – Undertake Vertical Rescue
RIIERR201E – Conduct Fire Team Operations
PUAEQU001 – Prepare, Maintain and Test Response Equipment, OR PMAWHS211 – Prepare Equipment for Emergency Response

At Mining Skills Australia, we may also accept evidence of the above units of competency separate to the Certificate 3 in Emergency Response & Rescue.

BENEFICIAL & DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Coal Board Medical (Rescue)
Construction Industry White Card
PUAEME008 – Provide Pain Management
RIIVEH201 – Operate Light Vehicle OR RIIVEH305 – Operate & Maintain 4WD
Certificate 4 in Training & Assessment
Workplace Health & Safety Qualifications
Current Site Training Transcripts

WHAT’S ON OFFER
For all positions we offer the following:

Permanent & Casual contracts available with excellent rates of pay.
7 on-7 off roster with day and night shift rotations, and 12 or 12.5 hour shifts.
Coal Long Service Leave Scheme for all employees.
Positions available across various sites and team compositions.
Residential positions for local staff, plus DIDO & FIFO options. FIFO provided ex-Brisbane.
Camp accommodation & meals provided.
Professional development opportunities across the Mining Skills Australia business.
Immediate and delayed starts are available.

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Excavator & Dozer Proficiency Trainers (WA)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Mining Skills Australia is seeking skilled Excavator & Dozer Proficiency Trainers to join our team in Western Australia. If you’re an experienced trainer looking for a flexible work arrangement, this opportunity is for you.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Skilled Excavator Trainers (350t to 550t)
Experienced Dozer Trainers (at least D9T experience)
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116) – we can assist with the upgrade from 40110 within 1 week
Hands-on experience with operator step-up and/or refresher training
Ability to document and maintain training records
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

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