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It’s like reverse mining!

Geoff Dyer’s career journey provides a neat little illustration of the changing face and nature of mining in WA over the past few decades. Initially he headed north to work…

Trainees from all walks of life find new opportunities in WA mining sector

As a long-time police officer who had spent time working in the Pilbara, Stuart Edwards had seen former colleagues and friends go into the mining and resources sector and flourish. …

First recruits set to hit the tracks at new WA mining rail academy

Did you have a childhood dream of becoming a train driver? If so, BHP’s Rail Academy Traineeship program could be just the ticket. BHP recently welcomed the first 54 of its recruits to…

The role you start in doesn’t have to be the role you finish in

Tahnee is a Process Maintenance Supervisor at Alcoa’s Kwinana Refinery and a working mum. What do you enjoy most about your job? Every day there are new challenges and opportunities…

Constantly challenging myself in a fast-paced environment

Sarah is a Chemical Engineer Graduate at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Alumina Refinery, in the Peel region. What do you enjoy most about your job? Working with lots of people and constantly…

It is the best thing I have ever done, not just for me but for my family

Nicole is a Divisional Secretary & Admin Supervisor at Rio Tinto. She likes that her job gives her the opportunity to meet so many people from different backgrounds. What do…

Don’t feel constrained to the more ‘traditional’ female roles within the industry

Megha is a Senior Chemical Engineer at Alcoa and is passionate about her career in the sector. What do you enjoy most about your job? The people! I work with…

Go for it, believe in yourself and do not be afraid to speak up

Marissa is a Process Coordinator Superintendent at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Refinery, in the Peel region. What do you enjoy most about your job? The interaction I have with people from different…

Never underestimating the importance of relationships and networking

Over the last two and a half years, Maintenance Superintendent Katie has been making her mark at Alcoa’s Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia, where she leads a team of…

I enjoy the mental challenge of being involved with many different projects

Katie is a Specialist Advisor Biodiversity at Rio Tinto and studied Environmental Science at University. What do you enjoy most about the job? I enjoy the range of people, within…