The Largest Oil and Gas Projects in 2025
Australia's oil and gas industry is gearing up for significant activity in 2025, with expansions of existing operations and several new projects expected to commence gas production within 18 months. According to the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association...
Retention Tactics for Battling Talent Shortages in Oil & Gas
We’ve recently explored macro and micro trends impacting oil and gas jobs in Australia and how organisations are adapting their talent-sourcing strategies to support growth. Building on insights gathered from our industry research – available here – we’ve uncovered...
Building Your STEM Career in Oil & Gas
If you’re interested in engineering or geoscience, you will likely be pursuing these STEM jobs in these fields when you graduate. However, statistically speaking, you are in the minority. As Australia has shifted its focus toward 100% renewable energy sources, many...
Insights from Our Latest Research on Oil & Gas Employment
Patch Personnel’s fourth annual Subsurface Oil & Gas Employment Insights Report highlights a range of forces exerting both positive and negative pressure on subsurface hiring, pay, employee engagement and sentiment. This year, we surveyed nearly 300 subsurface...
The Way Forward with Oil and Gas
After years in the doldrums, is the new crop of investment in oil and gas set to reactivate the sector, improving the jobs outlook and salaries? With a few qualifications, the answer is certainly yes. Globally, we are facing a trilemma of energy policy-related...
Skills Challenges in the Oil & Gas Industry
Australia’s oil & gas industry is facing a skills crisis. Read our insights into the areas affected most and how to start addressing this challenge.
Mentoring the Engineers of the Future
Uncover the digital transformation of oil and gas jobs in Australia, from AI and analytics reshaping operations to emerging roles that bridge the skills gap.
Digital Transformation in the Oil & Gas Industry
Uncover the digital transformation of oil and gas jobs in Australia, from AI and analytics reshaping operations to emerging roles that bridge the skills gap.
The Largest Oil and Gas Projects in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be another dynamic year for oil and gas in Australia. The sector will continue to be a key driver of our country's economy, with a multitude of significant projects slated to progress, from feasibility stages right through to production. In...
How Much Can You Earn as an Engineer in Australia?
Learn the latest on the top-paying engineering roles and mega-projects in Australia.
Is Australia a Good Place for Engineers?
Thinking about working in Australia as an Engineer? Read this guide to discover your career potential in Australia.
How to Ask for a Promotion
It’s never easy to ask for a promotion, but it’s something that can be done with confidence if you understand the right steps to take. Read our latest blog on how to do it.
How to Attract Top Engineers
As the oil and gas industry transitions to clean energy, you must focus on attracting motivated talent to help your company lead this positive change.
Key Tips for Writing a Mining CV
Looking to craft the perfect Mining CV? See here for our best tips to help your resume stand out to Recruiters and Hiring Managers.
5 Reasons to Work on Your Personal Brand
In a sea of skilled professionals, your personal brand can make all the difference in securing your dream job. Read on to discover why.
Work-Life Balance Tips for Engineers
If you’re an Engineer and you’re finding your work-life balance scales are out of equilibrium, these eight tips will help to bring some balance into your life!
How to Attract Expert Ecologists
Demand for Ecologists is increasing with Australia’s growing focus on sustainability. But what attracts top Ecologist talent? Here are our best tips.
Top Ways to Improve Your Employee Retention Strategy
Do you need help putting together an employee retention strategy that reduces attrition and keeps hold of your best talent? Read our latest blog for tips.
How to Change Jobs Within the Engineering Industry
With so much variety in engineering, there are countless opportunities for refreshing your career. Discover how to uncover your ambitions & land your dream job!
How to Interview Employers for the Job You Want
During an interview, you have a chance to ask questions and establish whether this is the right employer for you. Our latest blog takes you through what you should be asking!
Attracting the Right Candidates
How do you attract candidates in the oil & gas, mining, engineering and construction industries? Read to discover actionable recruitment strategies for a changing world.
Retention Strategies to Hold onto Your Best People
Employee retention is a critical factor in any organisation’s success. While it is inevitable that a small proportion of a company’s workforce will resign annually, high staff turnover tends to become problematic for businesses, especially for those who rely on highly...
How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work
Every successful career is represented by an individual who is an irreplaceable employee. There are multitudes of professionals with impressive skillsets and qualifications on their CVs, but these attributes are not guarantees against being replaced. High value...
Top Recruitment Trends to Expect in 2023
As 2023 approaches, employers are facing an evolving set of opportunities and challenges in hiring talent. Regardless of the broader economic conditions, recruiting talent in the resources, energy and construction industries remains a highly competitive endeavour,...
Tips for Improving Your Productivity at Work
Every team and project could benefit from increased productivity in the construction industry. Delivering projects on time and within budget – and staying profitable – requires efficient planning, processes and people management. Construction is one of Australia’s...
4 Tips for Selling Your Role in an Interview
Most employers know that the job interview is crucial for finding the right candidate, but did you know it’s just as important to make them want to work for you? According to a recent report by Arcadis, the number of vacancies across the construction industry has...
The Way Forward with Oil and Gas – Part Two
We are at a unique inflection point in history. The grand narrative is showing signs of shifting away from ‘oil and gas is evil’ to one calling for a more balanced approach to managing the energy supply. With the dawning realisation that net zero is facing challenges...
How to Write Your CV – Without Paying for It
The CV writing industry seems to be flourishing...but why? Any great Recruitment Specialist should offer this service for free to a jobseeker with whom they are working. It is in our self-interest to do so because if you have a better CV you have a better chance of...
5 Top Tips for Negotiating Salary in a Job Offer
Salary negotiation can be an awkward part of the business world. Regardless of your engineering or construction specialisation, there’s a high probability that at some point in your career you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the remuneration that comes with your...
How to Write a CV That Will Get You Noticed by Employers
Looking for a no-nonsense guide on how to write a CV? Read our advice on the best approach to writing a great resume.
Advice for Oil and Gas Jobseekers
There are opportunities within the oil industry for those looking for work but it can be challenging in the current climate. Positions are still available but they are highly sought after and when Australia’s oil reserves dry up, that means the open jobs go...
The Benefits of Contractors vs Permanent Employees
Attracting the best talent within a competitive job market is key for any business looking to grow and succeed. However, within the oil & gas, engineering and construction industries, many employers are looking toward contractors and temporary workers to fill...
Balancing Technical Expertise with Cultural Fit in Engineer Recruitment
The Australian oil & gas industry is one of the most challenging industries to recruit, with an ageing workforce and a shrinking pool of future talent to fill the gaps. This makes good hiring decisions more contingent upon gaining a holistic picture of the best...
How to Speed Up Your Hiring Process to Secure the Best Talent
Are you losing good candidates in the middle of the hiring process? Our blog explores the best ways to improve the speed and efficiency of your recruitment.
Patch Personnel Subsurface Oil & Gas Employment Insights Report Launch with David Styles
Learn more about Australian Oil and Gas salary and hiring trends, additional benefits on offer and work from home.
How to Decide Whether to Accept a Counter Offer
With fierce competition for qualified, experienced professionals in today’s oil and gas, construction and engineering job market, counter offers are becoming increasingly common. Handling a counter offer can be a difficult process to navigate, especially when the...
Signs Your Employee Attraction Strategy Isn’t Working
A well-crafted candidate attraction strategy is key for any business. Find out how to attract top talent in oil, gas, mining, engineering and construction in Australia.
Salary Survey: What We Know
Our latest salary survey is now available for download. This blog covers the latest insights and key takeaways for both employers and employees – read more now!
Recruitment Myth-Conceptions
In this month’s blog, Managing Director, David Styles, talks through the top recruitment myths he’s heard over his 20 years working in the industry.