On behalf of our client we are seeking a qualified and experienced statistician to lead the statistics department. Main responsibilities will include developing, compiling and disseminating statistics; providing advice to management on all aspects of the development and management of the statistical systems and ensuring the department adheres to international statistical standards. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in and contribute to international statistic surveys and technical reporting projects.
The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics or Mathematics and have at least 5 years relevant experience of financial statistics and data analysis.
Date:
30 August 2010
City/Town:
George Town
Location:
Abroad
Wage/Salary:
US$85,000 - 100,000
Start:
As soon as possible
Duration:
Ongoing
Type:
Full Time
How to apply:
Please send resume to Lindsey or apply directly on the SteppingStones website
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Employer confidence in the IT industry is at its highest level since April 2008, with 42 per cent of employers planning to increase full-time staff before September.
The latest Hudson Report, which surveyed 4211 employers across 19 industries, has found IT to have one of the highest confidence levels of all industries in Australia — 7.1 per cent higher than the national average.
The report attributes these increases to ICT investment in many sectors, including government initiatives such as its Smart Grid infrastructure project and the National Broadband Network. Contradictorily, however, employer confidence within the public sector has fallen for the first time in nine months and only 19.7 per cent plan on increasing current full-time staff numbers.
Front Desk Receptionist Permanent Part-TimeFyshwick based Taxi company seeks a Permanent Part-Time Receptionist for our busy Front Desk. Must have exceptional customer service skills, be friendly, helpful, and client-focused. Excellent communication, clerical & keyboard skills required. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. Immediate start.Applications close Wed 7 July 2010. Please forward to:kristine.lawler@aerialcg.com.au or Fax to 6126 1549.
THE resources boom has helped generate more than 100,000 new jobs in the past three months.
The boom appears destined to take unemployment below 5 per cent this year.
Business took on an extraordinary 45,600 new workers last month, with the pace of recovery in employment easily outstripping the overall growth in the general working population.
Although not a record, last month's jobs growth was one of the best results in 15 years.
Much of the growth came in the resource-rich states of Western Australia and Queensland, where mining companies were reportedly delaying projects and hiring during their bitter fight with the government over the proposed resource super-profits tax.
Mining companies, including Queensland-based Xstrata Australia, have revived development plans since reaching a deal with Julia Gillard last week.
The unemployment rate is now down to 5.1 per cent, having peaked at 5.8 per cent in October last year, and is now close to the level regarded by the Treasury as full employment.
Financial markets were shocked by the strength of the jobs growth last month and have abandoned all thoughts of interest rate cuts this year, with bank economists now predicting rates are set to rise over coming months, potentially in the middle of the federal election.
"The jobs data adds weight to our forecast recovery of private demand from mid-year, and increases the chance of an RBA hike in August," UBS chief economist Scott Haslem said.
Western Australia generated half the new jobs last month and is regaining the role it had from 2005 to 2007 as the leading economic performer, with unemployment in that state now down to 4 per cent, a full percentage point drop since February.
Over the past three months, Western Australia and Queensland have led the employment growth, with more than 30,000 jobs created in each state, against just over 20,000 in NSW and Victoria.
The big eastern states are sharing the recovery, but a steady increase in the number of jobless in Tasmania shows that the pressure of a two-speed economy is beginning to re-emerge. Tasmania's unemployment rate has climbed from 5.6 per cent to 6.5 per cent since March.
However, the latest employment report from the Bureau of Statistics shows the strength of the economic recovery.
Since September last year, employers have taken on an additional 330,000 people, while the labour force has grown by only 265,000 people in that period.
The strength of the recovery is attracting ever more people to try to find work, with 65.2 per cent of the adult population now counted among the labour force, close to the record high of 65.5 per cent reached before the global financial crisis struck in late 2008.
Although the job gains last month were split evenly among both full- and part-time workers, and between men and women, the big gains since the recovery gathered steam late last year have gone to full-time workers and, predominantly, men.
The latest estimates of industry growth show that in the six months to May, construction was the biggest growth sector, boosted both by mining and the government's stimulus building programs, while transport and general service industries were also putting on more staff.
Industries depending on consumer demand, particularly retail, but also financial services, lost staff over the six months to May, with households still cautious in the wake of weak sharemarkets and rising rates.
However, the strength of employment is generating hopes that consumer spending may revive over the second half of the year. ANZ economists Riki Polygenis and Katie Dean said the income generated from additional employment would help households manage the increases in interest rates.
Wayne Swan said Australia's jobless numbers were about half the levels experienced in the US.
"While employment in other advanced economies has gone backwards dramatically, Australia has created around 350,000 jobs," the Treasurer said.
"That's 350,000 more Australians going home with a pay packet - something we can all be really proud of."
1. Tokyo, Japan 2.Oslo, Norway 3.Luanda, Angola 4.Nagoya, Japan 5.Yokohama, Japan 6.Stavanger, Norway 7.Kobe, Japan 8.Copenhagen, Denmark 9.Geneva, Switzerland 10.Zurich, Switzerland 11.Bern, Switzerland 12.Basel, Switzerland 13.Libreville, Gabon 14.Helsinki , Finland 15.Moscow, Russia 16.Paris, France Prices remain high in this romantic capital. 17.Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire 18.Abuja, Nigeria 19.Tel Aviv, Israel 20.Seoul, South Korea
Cost of living rankings are calculated upon annually surveys conducted in March and September using a basket of day-to-day goods and services. Certain living costs such as accommodation, utilities (electricity, gas, water costs), car purchase and school fees are not included in the survey.
The comparison is created by composing a base of costs within developed countries. ECA's cost of living data compares a basket of 125 consumer goods and services commonly purchased by international assignees in over 370 locations worldwide.
The survey covers:
Food- Groceries; dairy produce; meat and fish; fresh fruit and vegetables
Basic- Drink and tobacco; miscellaneous goods; services
General- Clothing; electrical goods; motoring; meals out
Recent Changes
Currency fluctuation are the major reason behind changes in ranking. For example, growth in most western countries has slowed considerably while Asian cities were much more resilient. Asian economies cushioned their citizens against rising fuel and food costs through subsidies and price controls while Western nations suffered through economic free fall.
Asia
Tokyo's yen has helped to make Tokyo the most expensive city. The Korean won has also done well and pushed Seoul into the top 20. The Thai baht and the Indonesian rupiah have also increased in value.
On the other hand, locations in mainland China have become cheaper. Hong Kong has also fallen lower on the list as SARs is still detracting from the city's business sector. Karachi, Islamabad and Kolkata are the cheapest locations in the region
Europe
Some of the standard cities at the top of the list have been replaced by other European capitals. Oslo has replaced Copenhagen as the region's most costly location. Oil prices have benefited the region and Scandinavia's abstinence from the Euro has allowed it to avoid some of the issues currently troubling mainland Europe. Sweden and Finland have also gained favor from investors. Scandinavia is the most expensive area in Europe for expatriates.
Moscow had fallen in the rankings in 2009, but the rouble has strengthened. An increase in oil prices has been the most important change.
The United Kingdom has also fallen in rank as the sterling continues to be weak throughout the last year. Locations within London like Chelsea may still be quite costly, but the city as a whole has dropped in comparative costs significantly.
Americas
South America has traditionally been on the lower end when considering expensive cities, but Rio de Janeiro is now the most expensive location in the Americas.
In general, US locations have fallen down the rankings slightly, reflecting the weakened dollar. Manhattan is the most expensive location in North America but is only ranked 29th worldwide. Honolulu, Hawaii is the second most expensive.
Canadian dollars have actually strengthened, with Vancouver holding the most expensive position.
Australasia
Australia has become significantly more expensive in the past year. The economy has developed steadily and their currency has strengthened. Canberra is currently the most expensive location.
Africa & the Middle East
Luanda was ranked as the most expensive city in 2008 and 2009, but has slipped to third in the 2010 survey.
South African locations rate as some of the in among the cheapest.
Tel Aviv made it into the top 20 and is the most expensive place for visitors to the Middle East. Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is the cheapest
ABC GLOBAL & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, INC (FORMERLY SMITH BELL MANPOWER SERVICES, INC.)
SKILLS REQUIRED:
knowledge of physical properties of plastics -
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
part specifications and work instructions
Knowledge of methods, techniques, materials, tools to use in metal and wood fabrication
Ability to use standard measuring tools (eg MIcrometers, vernier, height, gauges..etc)
Can operate forklift - Experience with CAD design/drawings
knowledge required to perform algebra and/or geometry
EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATION: -
Shopfitting experience, or alternatively carpentry and joinery
INtermediate knowledge of reading drawings and specifications with an intermediate understanding of geometric tolerances and dimensions plastic experience desired
All interested applicants may send their updated and detailed resume to asantoyo@abcglobal.com.ph for evaluation.
CANBERRA -(Dow Jones)- Australia's new independent workplace relations tribunal Fair Work Australia said Thursday it will raise the country's minimum wage A$26 to A$569.90 a week from July 1.
The decision, which raises the wage rate paid to the country's lowest paid workers to A$15 an hour, is a victory for labor unions, falling just short of its call for a pay rise of A$27 a week.
But it angered business groups calling for a more measured rise. It will also likely alert the Reserve Bank of Australia to potential wage pressures.
