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[i]Originally posted by blutish[/i]
[br]John32822 could I get your e-mail instead because i havent yet recieved your e-mails they must be going to my spam folder or if you would not rather post it on here pls call me at (573) 822-7801. I will leave my number on here for a day or two. Thanks Blutish

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[i]Originally posted by John32822[/i]
[br]Mining, oil and gas construction is booming in Australia. Australia has major supplies of natural resources. As you all know China's economy is growing at a rapid rate and they are buying all the mineral resources Australia can provide. Because of this mining, oil, gas and natural mineral plants are springing up all over Australia. The Australian government is begging for overseas workers. Do a google search on skilled labor shortage in Australia and see for yourself.
Just so you understand, I am not a recruiter. I am a U.S. citizen that was recruited by an Australian construction company. I am a Construction Manager/Engineer.
There is a lot of money to be made here. Wages are very high, but be aware taxes are high too. Currently most companies are recruiting from the U.K. and southeast Asia. They are looking for mainly tradesmen and construction engineers. Most projects are in remote areas of Western Australia. Jobs are Fly-in Fly-out and 4-6 weeks on and 1 week off.
Please do a google search on Australia mining/constructionjobs and see for yourself.
If you have questions I'll be glad to help out my fellow Americans.

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[i]Originally posted by John32822[/i]
[br]Australia: Crisis? What Crisis? Notes from the Lucky Country

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--November 4, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Australian economy is ticking along quite nicely, despite the crisis that began enveloping most Western economies in late 2008. While Australia's economy grew slightly over the four quarters to June this year, the world's seven most developed economies contracted nearly 5%. Although Australia's terms of trade have fallen approximately 20% since the inflated peak early in 2008, they are still about 45% above the long-term average and look likely to strengthen through the immediate to mid-term future.

Several factors have contributed to this. Australia was able to support expansionary fiscal policy measures because the country's budget was in surplus, lacking any debt. Additionally, the Australian government acted early in implementing a substantial monetary 'rescue package.' Most importantly, Australia benefitted from the resilience of its trading partners, in particular China, which benefited from its own internal rescue package. Although China's economy slowed sharply in the latter part of 2008, it quickly resumed very strong growth and will easily achieve an official figure of 8% percent growth this year, with the unofficial figure possibly closer to 10%.

China's internal injection of funds was weighted toward infrastructure projects designed not only to provide direct employment, but also to avoid job losses in other supply industries such as steel production. The demand for resources such as iron ore, coking and metallurgical coal was also stimulated, after suffering what was in hindsight only a brief hiccup.

Re-enter Australia. The effect of this resurgence of demand from China is particularly evident in the resource-orientated state economies of Western Australia and Queensland. Thanks in large to this continued Chinese demand, Western Australia is forecast to enjoy almost 4% GDP growth in 2009, while Queensland is likely to be only a little less than this. Of Australia's $340 billion worth of current planned and active projects, Western Australia and Queensland account for $222 billion of these.

Like China, a significant portion of the Australian government's rescue package went to infrastructure projects in the resource industry, where the multiplier effect would be greatest. The funded infrastructure projects have and will go no small way in helping the economic justification for substantial proposed private-industry projects.

For instance, in Western Australia, the federal government (with some state funding) will provide about $680 million or 22.5% toward the construction costs of the $3 billion Oakajee Port and Iron Ore Terminal on the midwest coast. In turn, this major piece of infrastructure will allow several major iron ore mines to be built and the potential of other major mines to be maximised. The total flow of expenditure involved will be in the tens of billions of dollars.

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[i]Originally posted by workingman[/i]
[br]John,
It would appear that these opportunities are for people under 45 only??? Any input on this?

Never had too much fun!

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[i]Originally posted by iampddunn[/i]
[br]hello john my name is pat and i am interested in go to australia. i'm having trouble finding who is doing mechinacial work in west au. i went to iraq with kbr, but all i've found with them is that they are doing civil type work. if i'm wrong someone please correct me. i have a passport, and can pass a background check with know problem. my e-mail is iampddunn@yahoo.com if you could send some info that would be great.

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[i]Originally posted by John32822[/i]
[br]Mining, oil and gas construction is booming in Australia. Australia has major supplies of natural resources. As you all know China's economy is growing at a rapid rate and they are buying all the mineral resources Australia can provide. Because of this mining, oil, gas and natural mineral plants are springing up all over Australia. The Australian government is begging for overseas workers. Do a google search on skilled labor shortage in Australia and see for yourself.
Just so you understand, I am not a recruiter. I am a U.S. citizen that was recruited by an Australian construction company. I am a Construction Manager/Engineer.
There is a lot of money to be made here. Wages are very high, but be aware taxes are high too. Currently most companies are recruiting from the U.K. and southeast Asia. They are looking for mainly tradesmen and construction engineers. Most projects are in remote areas of Western Australia. Jobs are Fly-in Fly-out and 4-6 weeks on and 1 week off.
Please do a google search on Australia mining/constructionjobs and see for yourself.
If you have questions I'll be glad to help out my fellow Americans.

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[i]Originally posted by John32822[/i]
[br]Australia: Crisis? What Crisis? Notes from the Lucky Country

PERTH, AUSTRALIA--November 4, 2009--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Australian economy is ticking along quite nicely, despite the crisis that began enveloping most Western economies in late 2008. While Australia's economy grew slightly over the four quarters to June this year, the world's seven most developed economies contracted nearly 5%. Although Australia's terms of trade have fallen approximately 20% since the inflated peak early in 2008, they are still about 45% above the long-term average and look likely to strengthen through the immediate to mid-term future.

Several factors have contributed to this. Australia was able to support expansionary fiscal policy measures because the country's budget was in surplus, lacking any debt. Additionally, the Australian government acted early in implementing a substantial monetary 'rescue package.' Most importantly, Australia benefitted from the resilience of its trading partners, in particular China, which benefited from its own internal rescue package. Although China's economy slowed sharply in the latter part of 2008, it quickly resumed very strong growth and will easily achieve an official figure of 8% percent growth this year, with the unofficial figure possibly closer to 10%.

China's internal injection of funds was weighted toward infrastructure projects designed not only to provide direct employment, but also to avoid job losses in other supply industries such as steel production. The demand for resources such as iron ore, coking and metallurgical coal was also stimulated, after suffering what was in hindsight only a brief hiccup.

Re-enter Australia. The effect of this resurgence of demand from China is particularly evident in the resource-orientated state economies of Western Australia and Queensland. Thanks in large to this continued Chinese demand, Western Australia is forecast to enjoy almost 4% GDP growth in 2009, while Queensland is likely to be only a little less than this. Of Australia's $340 billion worth of current planned and active projects, Western Australia and Queensland account for $222 billion of these.

Like China, a significant portion of the Australian government's rescue package went to infrastructure projects in the resource industry, where the multiplier effect would be greatest. The funded infrastructure projects have and will go no small way in helping the economic justification for substantial proposed private-industry projects.

For instance, in Western Australia, the federal government (with some state funding) will provide about $680 million or 22.5% toward the construction costs of the $3 billion Oakajee Port and Iron Ore Terminal on the midwest coast. In turn, this major piece of infrastructure will allow several major iron ore mines to be built and the potential of other major mines to be maximised. The total flow of expenditure involved will be in the tens of billions of dollars.

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