Talent Insights

Mining and Energy Engineers in Australia

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Which skills are in short supply?We can look at which skills are in high demand by analysing recruiter behaviour. For energy and mining engineers, our data shows that expertise with skills like mine planning, geological skills, blasting experience, underground mining and base metals are highly sought after on LinkedIn. Engineers with these skills are up to 3x more likely to be contacted by a recruiter. Therefore, expect to spend more time filling positions that require these skills.

Executive SummaryOrganisations in the mining and energy sector in Australia are finding it increasingly challenging to find, engage and retain quality engineering talent.

Mining and energy engineering talent are the most sought after professionals on LinkedIn in Australia. To illustrate, the top skills of mining and energy engineers are over 70% more in demand than software engineering skills.

• There are over 25,000 mining and energy engineers in Australia on LinkedIn

• Perth has become the major centre for talent, having close to half of all mining and energy engineers

• Mine planning, operational and geological skills are in very high demand

• These professionals are driven by compensation and benefits and are more likely to value relationships with superiors and their colleagues than other professionals

OverviewAn analysis of LinkedIn data shows that there are major cities and regional centres where demand is outstripping supply of mining and energy engineering talent.

Recruiter activity and member data can be used to determine supply and demand for mining and energy engineers. A higher demand index means that the average professional in a region is receiving more contact from recruiters than peers in other regions.

The analysis has not identified any region where there is untapped talent. This indicates that this talent pool is highly mobile and while there is relatively lower demand for engineers in Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney and Adelaide, the demand for this talent pool is uniformly higher than other professionals.

Where should you look for talent?• Untapped: These mid-sized markets have relatively lower demand, meaning hiring is likely to be easier

• High-Demand: These are the largest markets, where overall demand is also highest and hiring may be difficult

• Saturated: These small to mid-sized markets also have very high demand, meaning hiring is likely to be difficult

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What are mining and energy engineers looking for?Percentage who believe each attribute is important when considering a job opportunity

1. Employees’ Networks Engage with the talent already connected to your employees A world of LinkedIn members – including your employees – are connected to this talent pool

2. Company Followers Post relevant information about your company and industry Members are nearly 3x more likely to apply for jobs at companies they follow

3. Company/Career Page Give candidates a picture of what it’s like to work for your company Showcase your employment brand with focused, targeted content

4. Targeted Advertising Dynamically deliver your message to members that fit your opportunity - on and off LinkedIn Drive traffic to your career page and jobs, or reach out to passive candidates directly

Want to learn more about how your company is already connected to this talent pool and how you can best leverage these assets to reach this important talent pool for job opportunities? talent.linkedin.com

Source: Australian LinkedIn mining and energy Members July 2012 – Online Survey – 49 respondents

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How can you reach out to this critical talent pool?Mining and energy engineers are heavily focused on excellent compensation and benefits. They value it 44% higher than other professionals, and they are willing to sacrifice flexible working arrangements to achieve higher pay, valuing flexibility 50% lower than other professionals. Interestingly and uniquely Australian, mining and energy engineers value relationships with their superiors 80% higher than other professionals and relationships with their colleagues 36% higher.

Reach this critical talent by leveraging the assets you already have on LinkedIn. Beyond that, posting your energy and mining positions on LinkedIn allows our matching algorithms to put those jobs in front of relevant candidates – active or passive.

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

GOOD WORK/LIFE BALANCE

GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SUPERIORS

CHALLENGING WORK

STRONG CAREER PATH

GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES

JOB SECURITY

CULTURE THAT FITS MY PERSONALITY

Energy Engineers Avg

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