Confidence boost from mining sector
A Perth-headquartered mining company will join dozens of employers seeking staff at tomorrow’s Centrelink Jobs Expo in Cairns.
CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) confirmed its participation following initial discussions with Member for Leichardt Jim Turnour, and follow-on meetings with Advance Cairns and the Cairns Chamber of Commerce. “Mr Turnour was in discussions with us about finding mining jobs to help improve the Cairns unemployment situation, and suggested we get involved in the Expo,” a CPM spokesperson said.
Advance Cairns CEO Ross Contarino said a subsequent meeting with CPM senior executives, during a familiarisation trip to Western Australia earlier this month, confirmed the company’s participation in the Centrelink Jobs Expo this week.
Mr Contarino said it was a real coup to have attracted an operation like CPM to the Expo. “At a time when the region is hurting, it’s great to see a company like CPM take an interest in our plight and provide opportunities that would be a win-win for all involved,” he said.
The CPM spokesperson said the company is excited to participate in the Expo as part of its national recruitment campaign, requiring more employees to help operate its massive Sino Iron magnetite project, under construction 100 kilometres south west of Karratha, in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
“Our recruitment team would like to meet people with mining industry work experience, particularly in mechanical and electrical trades. Depending on the level of interest from the national campaign and the suitability of candidates, we look forward to broadening our employee base.”