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Real people, real impact
Queensland’s next generation is already at work across coal, oil and gas, and critical minerals – building the future of our minerals and energy sector with skills, purpose and a drive to make a real impact. These careers fuel industries, connect communities and power innovation, supported by the teams and mentors who help turn ambition into progress.
Explore what’s possible
Not sure where to start? You can explore career stories by what matters most to you, whether it’s the kind of impact you want to make or the study path that fits your goals.
Use the filters below to discover real career journeys across the minerals and energy sector, from engineering and innovation to trades, research and sustainability.
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Collaboration with purpose
Shape Our Future is a values-led campaign designed to help young Queenslanders explore careers in minerals and energy that make a difference – for people, the planet, and the future.
This initiative brings together authentic stories, inspiring study paths, and the chance to shape tomorrow’s world through resources, science, technology, and innovation.
Our university partners – James Cook University, The University of Queensland, and CQUniversity – play a vital role in turning passion into possibility, helping students transform curiosity into action and ambition into impact.
Shape our Future is powered by the support of leading resources companies across Queensland and the many incredible people who shared their journeys to inspire the next generation.