More than 750 EOI for jobs at New Acland Stage 3

12 Oct 2022
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Since launching an online portal in mid-September, New Hope Group has received 719 expressions of interest from workers and 65 expressions of interest from businesses who are eager to supply good and services once New Acland Stage 3 is approved.

Roles:

  • 719 expressions of interest for roles at New Acland Mine;
  • 447 expressions of interest from the Darling Downs;
    • 170 expressions of interest from the 4350 postcode (includes Toowoomba);
    • 158 expressions of interest from the 4352 postcode (includes Highfields, Kulpi, etc.);
    • 78 expressions of interest from the 4401 postcode (Oakey);
  • 695 expressions of interest from Queensland;
  • 177 expressions of interest from past New Acland Mine workers.

Suppliers:

  • 65 expressions of interest from suppliers to supply goods and services
    • 36 expressions of interest from Darling Downs postcodes (includes Toowoomba, Oakey, etc.);
    • 25 expressions of interest from Brisbane postcodes;
  • 61 expressions of interest from Queensland

New Hope Group remains focused on securing the remaining primary approval required for New Acland Stage 3, an Associated Water Licence (AWL) from the department administered by Queensland Minister for Water, Glenn Butcher as soon as possible.

New Acland Mine General Manager, Dave O’Dwyer said an AWL will enable a restart of operations and employment opportunities for hundreds of local workers and suppliers.

“The number of expressions of interest in the past month proves there is a thirst for well paid, local jobs,” Mr O’Dwyer said.

“The applications also reinforce the fact the overwhelming majority of the local community, including families, farmers and small business owners want New Acland Stage 3 to go ahead.

“Once the project is underway, we’ll need truck drivers, engineers, electricians, operators, administrations taff and mechanics.

“At the peak of construction, there will be close to 600 local workers on site at New Acland Mine.

“Throughout the life of the project, the permanent workforce will be approximately 400 full-time roles, made up of Darling Downs locals.

“Unlike a lot of other mines in Queensland, New Acland Mine does not engage fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers, with more than 90% of our previous workforce living within 50km of the site.”

Once approved, local workers, contractors and local businesses will benefit to the tune of $1 billion over the life of the New Acland Stage 3 project.

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