Gippsland Critical Minerals (GCM) has released a Jobs Guide outlining potential employment opportunities associated with its proposed Fingerboards Project in East Gippsland.
The guide details roles expected across the project’s development, construction and operational phases, spanning 16 career areas including mining, environmental management and rehabilitation, logistics, administration and information technology.
GCM estimates the project could support around 400 construction jobs and about 300 ongoing operational positions, subject to final approvals and project progression.
Industry analysis suggests direct mining employment can also generate additional jobs in surrounding regions through supply chains and local spending, while Victorian mining sector wage data indicates average salaries above $120,000 per year for resident employees.
GCM chief executive officer Michelle Wood said the guide was developed in response to community interest in potential employment pathways.
“People have been asking for practical information about what roles may exist, when they would be needed and what skills are required,” Ms Wood said.
“We’ve developed this guide to help provide an overview of the types of opportunities that could be associated with the project.”
The guide also outlines anticipated employment stages, from technical and environmental work during approvals through to construction and operational roles, and highlights training pathways in collaboration with local providers.
It also includes a Gippsland-first employment policy, prioritising local hiring and confirming the project would not use a fly-in fly-out workforce.
