Geology & Geophysics - Summer Vacation Program

Reference Number QGC2456

Closing date for applications	29 June 2013

Country	Australia
City	Brisbane
Function/Discipline	Geology
Employment Category	This will be a fixed term assignment
	This role is offered on local conditions
Working Hours	Standard hours apply
Full/Part-Time	Full Time
Number of Roles Available	1
Salary	Competitive

QGC is a rapidly growing explorer and producer of natural gas – a more environmentally friendly hydrocarbon. We employ almost 9000 people in developing one of Australia’s biggest capital infrastructure projects, the multi-billion dollar Queensland Curtis LNG, to export liquefied natural gas. QGC is owned by BG Group, a global leader in the energy market with operations in more than 20 countries over five continents.

Our 12-week paid Summer Vacation Program will commence 2 December 2013. This program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands on work experience within an Oil and Gas major working on one of the largest capital infrastructure projects in Australia and be mentored by world class technical experts. Upon completion of the program you will have gained behavioural and technical skills that you will carry through your career and be well positioned to be considered for our International Graduate Development Program applications in 2014.

During the program, you will have the opportunity to participate in a formal induction, field trips, networking events, lunch and learns and other development activities whilst receiving coaching from technical experts across the business.

As a geology or geophysics student you will be placed within our exploration or developments teams which will provide you with exposure to the varying aspects of geosciences within our organisation.

• Undertake a defined project or scope of work as directed by your line manager or supervisor
• Participate in scheduled development activities
• Deliver a presentation on conclusion of the program of work completed and lessons learnt
• Attend a formal performance review upon completion of the program
• Seek feedback and coaching from peers, colleagues and mentors
• An ability to work in Brisbane for the duration of the program and undertake domestic travel to Chinchilla and Gladstone as required.

To be considered for the program you will need to be a geology or geophysics student in your penultimate year of study in 2013 with the view of completing your honours year in 2014. We are looking for effective communicators with a proactive approach to problem solving, intermediate MS Office skills, strong time management and well developed research skills.

Recruitment activities will take place in July and August 2013 and you will be required to attend an assessment centre in Brisbane in August 2013.

In order for your application to be considered please submit four documents: CV, cover letter, academic transcript, and application summery which must address the below questions:

• Why are you interested in the QGC Summer Vacation Program?
• What is your degree, university and expected month and year of completion?
• What is your current GPA?
• What work or vacation experience have you completed to date that is relevant to your degree?
• Are you willing and able to be based in Brisbane for the duration of the Summer Vacation Program?

To apply please go to http://www.qgc.com.au/working-with-us/summer-vacation-program.aspx and search for QGC2456.

Applications close at midnight on 30th June 2013.

BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.

Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.