Economic News
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The Lighter Side


Issue 46

February 2010

 

         

How Can We Help You in 2010?

 




 

 

Clexan-Peak Personnel would like to invite you to provide us with your New Years Wish List.

 

Do you have specific resourcing challenges facing you in 2010? If so, please provide us with basic details to enable us to discuss a resourcing strategy with you to reduce these challenges. If we understand your potential challenges for 2010, we can focus on meeting your priorities and provide better service to you.

Clexan-Peak's experienced Consultants are available to discuss your resourcing needs and have access to a broad range of candidates boasting a depth of specialized professional and technical expertise.

Additionally throughout 2010 Clexan-Peak will be providing our clients with regular information and candidate details via our Quick Peak newsletter. We believe with improved communication comes improved service.

Our Consultants Geoff Colquhoun, Chris Dandridge, Bill Holmes, Roger Learmont, Ray Murray, and Corinne Smyth would greatly appreciate your response to this correspondence.

 

Skills shortage to worsen during 2010, report shows

Australia is experiencing a skills shortage with the oversupply of workers falling from 45,000 to 17,000, a Skills Index, published by AHRI has revealed.

The shortage is greatest for professionals in the building and engineering, computing and health sectors, while demand is also outstripping supply for jobs for chefs, metal workers, wood workers and hairdressers.

It is claimed the shortage is being exacerbated by the aging population, and that despite the skills shortage being put on the backburner for the past year, the problem will be a major one during the next 12 months.

"The skills shortage we were in the midst of 18 months ago will be worsened as demand for talent will again outweigh supply for skilled labour," the report stated.

Chefs are currently in highest demand, topping the list for the past six months with demand for 67,000 chefs outstripping the current workforce of 63,000, while wood tradespersons and metal tradespersons round out the top three.

The remaining occupations in highest demand are building and engineering professionals, hairdressers, food tradespersons, health professionals, building and engineering associate professionals, automotive tradespersons and computing professionals.

 

 

Economic News

Labour Force

Employment
Employment for the month of January 2010 increased 52,700 (0.5%) to 10,966,300. Full-time employment increased 15,900 to 7,652,200 and part-time employment increased 36,900 to 3,314,200.

Unemployment
Unemployment for the month of January decreased 22,300 (-3.5%) to 612,000. The number of persons looking for full-time work decreased 17,900 to 444,600 and the number of persons looking for part-time work decreased 4,400 to 167,400.

Source: ABS Website (11/02/10)

 

 

       

The following is a snapshot
of available Clexan-Peak
Personnel candidates.
These skilled candidates
have the ability to add value
value to your organisation.
Boasting impressive
qualifications and expertise,
they surely won't remain
long in the market!

Electrical Engineer / Project Manager (VZ) – Bachelor of Electrical Engineering.
This candidate has 14 years experience working as an Electrical Engineer, Supervising Engineer (on site) and Project Manager (Europe and Africa). They are experienced in Hydropower stations and steam / coal power stations including design and construction. Available for contract or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont

Architect / Architectural Draftsperson (BI) – Master of Science (Architecture)
This highly experienced candidate has over 20 years architectures experience and has worked on residential, commercial, retail and hotel projects. Competent with Microstation and AutoCAD. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $55 - $70 per hour or a permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Civil Engineer (AC) – Diploma in Technology (Civil Engineering) and Diploma in Town and Country Planning.
This highly experienced candidate has extensive contract management and project management experience in Water / Wastewater / dams and recently Local Government. He has also worked on construction and maintenance projects and has experience in procurement and design. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $70 - $80 per hour. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Civil Engineer (BK) – Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
This candidate has 8 years overseas experience in the field of EPCM sector related to infrastructure, industrial, institutional and residential projects. This includes experience as a Site Engineer working on a Tsunami shelter and water sanitation project in Indonesia. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $47 - $56 per hour or a permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Civil Engineer / Traffic Engineer (HQ) – Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
This candidate has over 35 years experience in road / highway construction, road maintenance, traffic management and traffic safety gained in roles working in Australia, New Zealand and overseas. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $70 - $85 per hour. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Quantity Surveyor (JC) – Bachelor of Science (Quantity Surveying) (Hons).
This candidate has 12 years Quantity Surveying experience in Australia and overseas and has worked on a variety of Government and Private sector commercial and residential projects including fit-outs and refurbishments. Government Projects include Detention Centres, Age Care Centres, Police Stations and High Schools. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $77 - $85 per hour or a permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Project Engineer / Traffic Engineer (BB) – Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Business (Civil and Environmental Management)
This candidate has over 6 years Engineering experience and has worked in both the public (Rail, Local Government and Water) and private (Traffic Management / Planning) sectors. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $56 - $70 per hour or a permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Hydrometric Engineer / Systems Planner (GG) - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Member of Engineers Australia.
This candidate has over 25 years experience in the water industry in Australia and Sri Lanka and is currently working as a Hydrometric Engineer / Systems Planner within a Government Organisation. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $75 - $80 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Civil / Construction Engineer (ZD) - Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Certificate of AutoCAD.
This candidate has over 3 years experience in the building construction industry with extensive knowledge and experience in reinforced concrete and projects comprising multi-storey residential buildings of steel frame and concrete slab construction. Recently worked as a Project Engineer in charge of various aspects of pavement condition surveys. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $42 - $49 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Project Manager (SS) - Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Hydropower Development, Member of Engineers Australia (Civil College).
This candidate has 13 years experience in design, supervision and management of construction, operation and maintenance of civil engineering projects particularly water resources and road projects and is experienced in contract administration. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $56 - $60 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Assistant Engineer (FD) - Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering – Environmental Engineering, Chartered Engineer with Engineers Australia.
This candidate has over 7 years engineering experience and is currently working as an Assistant Engineer in the UK and previously in Hong Kong. This experience has been in water and environmental engineering along with work on renewal energy (wind energy) projects. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $55 - $60 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Quality Assurance Co-ordinator (DC) - Diploma in Civil Engineering, Certificate IV in Project Management.
This candidate has 2 years of experience in civil structural steelworks as a quality assurance coordinator in Sydney and overseas experience in road and building infrastructure construction. Further experience involves Site Supervision and Investigation, Bills of Quality, and Quality Surveying (Computer). Available for contact placement at a client cost of $50 - $60 per hour. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Structural Engineer (BR) - Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Master of Engineering Science in Structural Engineering.
This highly versatile engineer has 3 years professional experience in the consultancy and construction industry. Experiences have included low rise commercial, industrial & mining and council projects, design of structural steel, reinforced and precast concrete and composite steel-concrete structures according to Australian Standard. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $52 - $60 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Senior Design Engineer (ML) - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), Graduate Member of Engineers Australia.
This candidate has over 20 years experience in investigation, planning, modelling, detail designing, supervising projects in the fields of stormwater drainage, hydrologic / hydraulic modelling, detention basins for runoff control, flood mitigation works, stone embankment dams, irrigation systems, water supply and west water systems. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $75 - $80 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Project Assistant / Mechanical Engineer (AD) – Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
This candidate has over 8 years experience working on water treatment & sewage projects involving implementing detailed assessments and analysis to collect technical information, preparation of detailed bills of quantities, design review of the contractor renovation plan, supervision, and maintenance tasks. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $49 - $55 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Senior Engineer (KN) – Bachelor of Science Engineering (Hons).
This Chartered Civil Engineer has more than thirty years experience in the field of civil engineering with extensive experience in the planning, design, construction, project management and construction management of major highway projects including three long span cable-supported bridge projects and three design and build projects. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $77 - $84 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Roger Learmont.

Environment Engineer (CG) – Diploma in Civil Engineering, Post Graduate Diploma in Environment Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Development.
Looking to relocate with family on a Coastal town within Australia. Experienced in Planning, Coast & Estuaries, Stormwater and Water Quality, Floodplain Management, Civil Engineering, and Management.
Available for contract placement at a client cost of $90 - $100 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Procurement / Project Manager (LN) – Diploma in Architecture
Experienced in Architecture, Interiors, Project Management and Project Procurement on various projects ranging from small to large residences, retail stores and centres, prestigious hotels, resorts and office buildings in various parts of the world. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $75 - $85 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Site Engineer / Project management (HA) - Bachelor of Engineering (Product Design) & (Development Engineering), Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Experienced in the Installation of state-of-the-art dry mix plant for the powder industry, Concept design and implementation of new solutions, Plant design and relocation, Safety upgrade design, Innovative tailored design solutions, Negotiation of parts, tool and equipment supply, Product, tool, production line and process design and development for the automotive industry, 3D & 2D CAD Design CATIA V5, Development of CATIA design standards, Management of CAD design records, Relationship building and team management. Candidate is willing to locate anywhere. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $55 - $65 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Environmental Manager (OL) – Masters of Science (Environmental Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) Professional Development Certificate (Energy Management)
Experienced in the implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Environmental auditing, monitoring, inspection and reporting, and the training of employees, contractors and colleagues. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $80 - $95 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

OH&S Supervisor (LS) –Diploma of OH&S (currently Studying), Diploma of Business, Security & Risk Management, and Policing.
This candidate is experienced in the OH&S field, previously as a supervisor within the NSW Police department. Other skills include; extensive experience with using numerous computer programs, and excellent customer service and time management skills. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $65 - $75 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Construction / Project Manager (RP) – Clerk of Works (Building Foreman), Carpentry and Joinery trade.
This candidate has over 24 years in the Construction Industry as a Carpenter & Joiner, Building Superintendent, Clerk of Works of which the last 5 years has been engaged in 3 Dimensional Design of Construction on CAD (Computer Aided Drafting). Available for contract placement at a client cost of $108 - $110 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Senior Project / Civil Engineer (HM) - Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Member of Engineers Australia.
This candidate has over 25 years experience in large government and private organisations in project management, design and construction supervision of civil engineering projects. This candidate has recently been engaged to manage the delivery of bridge maintenance works across Sydney. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $94 - $99 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Project Manager (SY) - Bachelor of Civil Engineering & Planning.
This candidate has good experience in preparation of tender and contract administration along with 20 years in Engineering, the last 13 years in Sydney. This candidate is currently working as a Project Manager for a large Government Organisation. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $74 - $79 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Project Engineer – Civil (HS) - Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Hons).
This candidate has a strong council background with experience in design and project management of civil infrastructure projects. This candidate has recently managed the development and delivery of footpaths, cycleways, traffic facilities, bus shelters, pedestrian access and mobility plan, and disability access program. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $74 - $79 per hour or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Civil Engineer (KH) - Master of Engineering (Civil), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).
This Civil Engineer has nine years industry experience with a focus on flood analysis, including the preparation of flood maps, and data capture and mapping of stormwater infrastructures assets including condition rating, description and coordinates. Their strengths are in the use of the two-dimensional flood modelling software TUFLOW, and in the mapping and analysis software MapInfo. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $90 - $105 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Consultant (RC) - MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management, Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
This candidate comes with a wealth of experience with skills in providing contractual advice, cost analysis, report reviewing, commercial and contractual services to Insolvency Practitioners and quantum expert assistance. They are also highly skilled in Office applications ranking them at an advance level. Available for contract or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Engineer (SB) - Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Associate Member of the Society of Engineering.
This candidate has over 18 years experience in Building Development and Construction, Project Installation in Building Services (Mechanical & Electrical Systems) and Facilities/Maintenance Management in hospitals, Hotels, Heavy industries & Airports. Other skills included; Financial Planning and Budget Control, the preparation of Tenders, evaluation and engagement of Consultants, Contractors & Suppliers and Wide knowledge in BCA/AS, Fire and Life Safety & Risk Management. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $65 - $75 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth.

Operations Manager (CD) - Bachelor of Engineering – Predictive Maintenance, Diploma of Project Management, Frontline Management (AQF – Level 4).
A widely experienced and highly effective professional manager with extensive experiences in Maintenance/Facility, Production and Operations functions. Specialising in Lean Manufacture, Predictive Maintenance, TQM & RCM programs.
Additionally, this candidate has managed the preparation of detailed operations plans and budgets. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $76.50 - $80.00 per hour. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth

Engineer (NI) - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
This candidate has experience in Heavy and light structural steel drafting, holding down bolt plans, marking plans, material handling, belt, roller and special conveyors. Other skills included; 16 years experience in AutoCAD, 2.5 years experience in Inventor, 1 year in ProSteel and knowledge / experience in Microsoft office applications. Available for contract or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Corinne Smyth

Program Change Manager (KF) – Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical), currently undertaking MBA, 6 Sigma Green Belt, Certificate in OH&S.
Project Management, Business Process Improvement, Training Content Development and Execution. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $100 - $120 per hour. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.

Procurement Manager (SC) - Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science.
This candidate has over 17 years experience as a Procurement Professional with strong exposure across end-to-end procurement including experience in Utilities, Defence, Media, Telecommunications and Healthcare. This candidate is a CIPSA Member (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Australia) and a Lean-Six Sigma Practitioner. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $950 per day or permanent placement at a negotiable rate. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.

Electrical Engineer (RB) - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
This candidate has extensive experience in computer and systems applications with technical expertise in documentation of technical and service manuals, operation guides, technical drawings and letters. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $65 - $75 per hour. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.

Project / Site Manager (GA) - Bachelor degree in Surveying, and is currently completing a Certificate III in Civil engineering.
This candidate is currently working as a Project / Site Manager for a development & construction company, which involves residential house buildings and apartment construction sites in Sydney, which costs from $1 million to $10 million. Previous positions have involved cadastral and construction survey and planning as a land and construction surveyor. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $70 - $75 per hour. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.


Project Manager (TN) - Bachelor of Science - Building, QA - Lead Assessor Ranking, Short Courses on Management & Engineering.
A project Manager with strategic planning experience including inspections, assimilation of existing data, the review of service delivery and the completion of economic analysis. Other skills included the Project management of capital works projects and the monitoring/ mentoring of various staff. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $125 - $140 per hour. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.

Consultant / Legal Manager (ST) - Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Diploma and Master of Business Administration (presently undertaking).
This candidate is extremely skilled in the management of people, including the development of policies and procedures, as well as management reporting tools. Other skills include; contract administration, commercial lease negotiation, dispute resolution and debtor management. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $110 - $120 per hour. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.

Engineer (AE) - Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering), NSW OH&S General Induction.
This candidate is experienced in Site Investigations, Construction Supervision, Footing Inspections, Pavement Design, Soil Profiles, Laboratory Sampling and Testing, Road Design, Storm Sewer and Drainage Design. Other skills include knowledge and experience in programs such as AutoCAD, Civil 3d, Land Development Desktop, StormCAD, Microsoft Excel, FORTRAN and Matlab. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $55 - $65 per hour. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.

Safety Coordinator (NR) - OHS Auditors Certificate, Certificate iii Occupational Health and Safety (Building and Construction), Level ii Senior First Aid Certificate
A experienced Safety Professional with experience in overseeing onsite compliance, conducting inductions, reviewing all safety documentation, investigating and reporting on incidents and the implementation of new OHS systems. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $60 - $75 per hour. For more information, contact Chris Dandridge.

Project Manager (WT) – Bachelor of Engineering - MIEAust - CPEng
An accomplished engineer with civil, structural and marine construction experience.
Multi-disciplined in Commercial and Public projects. Strong experience in contracts administration and construction from turnkey to handover. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $100 - $120 per hour. For more information, contact Ray Murray.

Civil Engineer (DK) – Masters in Environmental Studies.
A very experienced Engineer with core skills in systems and preventative reporting in water hydrology. In addition, an excellent background in modeling with Sydney Water in identifying operating deficiencies and organizing cost effective corrective programs. Available immediately for contract placement. For more information, contact Ray Murray.

Urban Designer (WS) - MSc Urban Design, B.A (hons) in Spanish and Architectural Studies, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design
This candidate has four years of experience working as an Urban Designer. Their skills include the preparation of master plan frameworks, Residential Design Quality Toolkits, Advice on planning issues, and onsite measurement and architectural sketching. Available for contract placement at a client cost of $55 - $75 per hour. For more information, contact Rick Clyant.

Please phone if you are interested in any of the above candidates.

* Hourly rates are approximate and GST exclusive. They include all statutory costs, such as superannuation, professional and public liability insurance, payroll tax, and workers compensation (which may vary depending on workers’ compensation industry classifications).

Clexan-Peak Personnel has an extensive database of skilled Professional Engineering and Technical personnel.
Telephone (02) 9876-8888 to discuss your requirements.

 

         
   
 

 

Two old friends and their wives went to dinner together. During the evening, one friend said to the other,
"My doctor has put me on this miracle drug. It works at making me remember everything”.
The second friend says, “Yeah....What’s it called?” So the guy says
What do you call the flower, with the pointy things, that smell nice?
What, a rose”?
Yes, yes, that’s right.” “Hey Rose. What’s the name of my new medicine?

 

 

 

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CATEGORIES E AND F – PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL

As a division of Clements Recruitment, Clexan-Peak Personnel is able to provide Professional and Technical (categories E and F) Personnel as part of the Talent International Consortium.

 

 


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