Adani and the CQUniversity have launched a new engineering graduate program to build mining industry skills.

Adani Mining chief executive officer Lucas Dow said the program would provide jobs for six graduates and preference would be given to Central Queensland and North Queensland residents.

“I started my career as a mining engineer and have benefited greatly from the opportunities the mining industry has afforded me and my family,” Mr Dow said.

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“Our first graduate engineer intake is unique in that successful candidates will be given the opportunity to work across both the construction and operational phases of our project, which is rare in the current resources environment.

“I would strongly encourage anyone looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the resources sector to apply.”

Delivered over 18 months, graduates will be placed with senior engineering team members within the Carmichael mine and ail project team and will also undertake onsite learning with CQUniversity.

The program is open to engineering graduates, up to two years post-graduation. In 2020, the positions are open to: CQUniversity vice-chancellor and president Professor Nick Klomp said the regional university was known for working directly with industries to deliver training and education that built capacity.

“Through this partnership with Adani, CQUniversity will continue to drive this commitment to fulfil the current and future needs of regional Australia,” he said.

• For more information visit www.carmichaeljobs.com.au or email [email protected] Applications close Friday, June 19.