VACANCIES—PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH OFFICER Meat and Wool Boards' Economic Service, Wellington. THE Economic service invites applications from graduates for the positiion of Research Officer at Head Office. TYPE OF WORK: The Service carries out for the Meat and Wool Boards a continuing study of the economics of the sheep-farming industry. This is based primarily on a statistical survey, data for which are collected from farmers by field staff. The Research Officer will be responsible for a variety of analytical studies involving the use of these data, and for other special research projects as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: A Masters degree to honours level in Economics is desirable. Specialisation in Agricultural Economics or Farm Management would be an added advantage. Experience in economic research or allied fields would also be useful. SALARY: This will be on a realistic basis, according to the appointee’s qualifications and experience, and will be reviewed annually. SUPERANNUATION: A subsidised superannuation scheme is available through the National Provident Lund, is available through the National Provident Lund. APPLICATIONS, which will be treated in confidence, should cite not less than two references, and be addressed to: The Director. NEW ZEALAND MEAT AND WOOL BOARDS' ECONOMIC SERVICE. Box 5179. WELLINGTON. 3267 INDUSTRIAL CHEMIST ROTOCURE, A DIVISION OF SKELLERUP INDUSTRIES Requires a Chemist with a degree in Chemistry for process development and routine control. The work is interesting and the prospects excellent. Details regarding salary, Superannuation, responsibilities etc. will be discussed with each applicant. Please apply in writing to: The Manager, ROTORCURE, BOX 9553; CHRISTCHURCH. 2197 MORRINSVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGH ENGINEER APPLICATIONS from qualified registered engineers are invited for the position of Borough Engineer, Morrinsville Borough Council. Salary £l7so—£lBoo—£lBs0 —£1900 per annum. A modern three bedroom house is available at a reasonable rental if required. Conditions of appointment and schedule of duties arc available from the undersigned with whom applications close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 7th September, 1965. K. R. Johnston, TOWN CLERK. P.O. Box 45. MORRINSVILLE. 2013 NORTH BROKEN HILL, LIMITED (Incorporated in the State of Victoria) GEOLOGISTS VACANCIES exist at Broken Hill on the staff of the Exploration Department of the Company for personnel in the following categories: 1. Field Geologist 2. Office Geologist (Male or Female) The exploration Department is responsible for various mineral exploration projects in Eastern Australia and for geological investigations over an area of more than 7 square miles of mining leases to the north of the present Mine. The Company is a major producer of lead, zinc and silver at Broken Hill, and elsewhere is actively engaged in the search for other minerals, notably tin. copper and associated metals. Both lode and alluvial deposits are being tested currently. Details of the positions are: FIELD GEOLOGIST Applicants should be graduates or diplomates in geology with a special interest in structural geology and petrology. Up to five years field experience would be useful, as would familiarity, with geochemical methods and interpretation. The work will involve detailed geological mapping: logging of diamond drill core: preparation of geological plans and sections: calculation of ore reserves; geochemical exploration on the Company’s northern leases: and investigation of mineral deposits elsewhere in the Broken Hill district. The investigation of the northern leases is a challenging one aimed at determining the northern extension of the Broken Hill orebody and at evaluating other ore horizons. The diamond drilling is being expanded and annual footage drilled is expected to exceed 30,000 feet. OFFICE GEOLOGIST A graduate (male or female) in geology would be preferred, but graduates in geography or economic geography or those who have passed one or more years of a University course in geology would be considered. It is essentia) that applicants should be able to express themselves lucidly, concisely and in correct English in technical reports and correspondence. Typewriting ability would be an advantage, although not essential. The appointee will handle much of the correspondence between the Exploration Department and State Mines Departments, technical consultants, contractors and vendors of mining properties. Other duties will include research of geological and mining literature, especially that containing references to areas in which mineral exploration is planned: also preparation of periodical geological reports within the Company and to Mines Departments, and collation of technical records, including those of drilling, geophysical and geochemical surveys. Salaries paid for both positions will be in accordance with the Professional Scientists' Award to a maximum of £2350. In addition, a variable bonus based on the market price of lead is paid. (The bonus for the month of June was £l7 7s 6d per week). Other benefits available include membership of a non-contributory superannuation funds following a probationary period for six months; medical benefits fund; assistance if further studies are undertaken at the Broken Hill branch of the University of New' South Wales; five weeks’ annual leave, etc. Applications, giving full details of qualifications, experience, age and marital status, should be addressed to: THE MANAGER, NORTH BROKEN HILL, LIMITED, P.O. BOX 460. BROKEN HILL, N S W. 3150
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30823, 7 August 1965, Page 30
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