10 million-dollar jobs

South Australia workers can earn their first $1 million in as few as two years in some out-of-the ordinary fields, listed below are 10 such jobs.

OIL AND GAS GEOLOGIST
Role: To find extensive oil and gas deposits in rock below the Earth’s surface
Conditions: Work in remote areas of the state, use high-tech equipment
Qualifications: University degree
Annual income: $120,000 – $180,000

MINING ENGINEER MANAGER
Role: Lead a team of mining engineers to develop and operate mines
Conditions: Supervise, mentor and coach junior staff, work in remote areas
Qualifications: University degree and industry experience
Annual income: $180,000 – $220,000

PROPERTY CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Role: Manage staff and resources to design, develop and build residential, commercial and public buildings.
Conditions: Oversee the development of small and large building projects from initial planning to completion.
Qualifications: University degree and industry experience
Annual income: $120,000 – $180,000

FINANCE FUNDS MANAGER
Role: Invest, operate and manage investments for a person, group or company
Conditions: Based in the city, can work individually or as part of a team
Qualifications: University degree
Annual income: $100,000 – $150,000

LAW PARTNER
Role: Joint owner or business director of a law firm
Conditions: Significant experience in the industry and with the firm is usually required
Qualifications: University degree and employment experience
Annual income: $300,000 – $750,000

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
Role: Guides and manages human resources policies and services for a company
Conditions: Work in the city, extensive contact with employees
Qualifications: University degree
Annual income: $150,000 – $250,000

HOTEL GENERAL MANAGER
Role: Oversee the day-to-day accommodation operations of a hotel
Conditions: Must ensure the comfort and safety of guests, liaising with staff and guests
Qualifications: Diploma of Hospitality Management and/or industry experience
Annual income: $70,000 – $180,000

REAL ESTATE AGENT
Role: buys and sells property on behalf of other individuals or groups
Conditions: Income relies on commission, after hours and weekend work required
Qualifications: Industry course or training organisation certificate
Annual income: $100,000 – $500,000

SURGEON
Role: A doctor who specialises in patient surgery
Conditions: Most work is in public hospitals, some surgeons specialise in private surgery
Qualifications: Double university degree in medicine and surgery
Annual income: $200,000 $500,000

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Role: Officer in charge of the day-to-day operations of a company or corporation
Conditions: Manages staff and finances and can work in a variety of industries
Qualifications: Industry experience
Annual income: $100,00 – $300,000