Adani graduate program shaping the future of resources sector

Five young regional Queenslanders could become the next leaders in the resources sector through the help of Adani.

Graduate Jonathon Brennan, graduate Harmon Singh and civil supervisor Beau Denham.

FIVE young regional Queenslanders could become the next leaders in the ­resources sector.

Four civil engineers and an electrical engineer were appointed a role in Adani’s Carmichael Mine and Rail ­Project as a part of the future leaders program with the Central Queensland University.

Nearly 400 graduates applied for the unique program, which bolsters the ­traditional on-site work experience with classwork. The graduates are going straight on to a seven-day roster as a part of the program and have enjoyed their first taste of mining camp life.

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Graduate engineer Harmon Singh said seeing the project first hand has had a big impact on his perceptions of it.

“It’s as good as home,” Mr Singh said. “You’ve got your own bed and your own room, they’ve got a gym there, a lot of the things you need to be ready for a day at work.”

Adani Mining chief executive David Boshoff said he hoped the young people would go on to become successful leaders across the resources industry.

CQU Health, Medical and Applied Sciences dean Professor Michelle Bellingan said that the partnership helped the university to develop opportunities for regional students.

Originally published as Adani graduate program shaping the future of resources sector