Our consultants spent two days at the WA Mining Conference meeting operators, contractors and graduates. These were the hiring themes we heard most often.
Skills shortages are still the top concern
Almost every operator we spoke with named attracting and keeping skilled people as a top priority, particularly in trades, underground operations and engineering.
Automation is changing job descriptions
Remote operations and autonomous equipment are creating new roles in control rooms, data and technology, while changing what is expected of operators on site.
Flexibility is now a competitive edge
Rosters, camp quality and family-friendly options came up again and again as the factors that win candidates over between similar offers.
Graduates want clear pathways
Graduates told us they choose employers that can show structured development, rotations and mentoring, not just a starting salary.
What we are doing next
We are working with clients on clearer job ads, faster hiring processes and better onboarding. If you would like to discuss your workforce plans, our team is happy to help.
