That's Solid Careers Day at the 2026 IQA National Conference

Calling all Year 10–12 students. Join us on the Gold Coast for an exciting opportunity to explore careers, technology and training pathways in Australia’s quarrying and extractive materials sector.
Dig Into Your Future

That's Solid Careers Day

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Session Time: 9:30am – 11:30am

Calling all Year 10–12 students. Join us on the Gold Coast for an exciting opportunity to explore careers, technology and training pathways in Australia’s quarrying and extractive materials sector.

Held alongside the IQA National Conference, That's Solid Careers Day gives secondary school students the chance to connect with leading employers, hear from industry professionals, and discover where a career in quarrying could take them.

Free for schools | Group bookings essential

Event Details

Date Wednesday 7 October 2026
Location Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Session Session Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
Who Can Attend School groups with students in Years 10–12
Cost Free for schools
Registration Group bookings essential

What’s On

Meet leading employers

Connect with employers including Boral, Heidelberg Materials, Caterpillar, Hitachi, Komatsu and more.

Explore real careers

Find out what a career in quarrying really looks like and where it can lead.

Hear from industry professionals

Listen to a panel discussing career pathways, growth opportunities and women in quarrying.

Try machinery simulators

Experience interactive activities and technology used in the industry.

Learn about training options

Discover education, training and future pathways into the quarrying and extractive materials sector.

Career Pathways in Quarrying

Careers in Quarrying

  • Quarry Operator Trainee
  • Quarry Operator
  • Leading Hand
  • Quarry Supervisor
  • Quarry Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • General Manager

Specialist Roles

  • Quarry Engineer
  • Environmental Officer
  • Health and Safety Manager
  • Quality Control Technician
  • Surveyor
  • Trades and Maintenance
  • IT and Fleet Systems
  • Human Resources
  • Accountant
  • Drill and Blast

Session Format

Each session runs for two hours and includes time to explore exhibitor booths, take part in interactive conversations, and hear from a panel of industry representatives about pathways into the sector. The event is designed to give students a practical and engaging introduction to quarrying careers.  

Register Your School Group

Group bookings are essential. Click 'Register Now' to book your school group. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] 

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Featured Employers

Students will have the opportunity to connect with leading employers from across the industry.

  • John Deere
  • Kleemann
  • Boral
  • Heidelberg Materials
  • Caterpillar
  • Hitachi
  • Komatsu
When
7/10/2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy Gold Coast, NSW 4218 AUSTRALIA
Spots available
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