Employment at Rio Tinto

Exciting new opportunities to join the greenfields iron ore Hope Downs 4 project. For more information on the below positions, please visit www.riotinto.com/careers quoting the relevant reference number.

Engineering & Infrastructure Superintendent – PER001L3
HSE Superintendent – PER001L5
Business Improvement / LEAN Superintendent – PER0018A
Mechanical Engineer – PER0018E
Electrical Engineer – PER0018D

These roles will be located in the Perth CBD for approximately 12-14 months and will then transition into a family friendly 8+6 FIFO roster.

WIMWA event sponsorship 2011

It is that time of year again when we need to start planning for WIMWA events for 2011.

Please see below proposed dates for events.

Day	Proposed Dates	Time	Sponsor	Theme	Location
Monday	8 March	0730-0900	Chamber of Minerals and EnergyWA	Women in Resources Awards and International Women’s Day	Convention Centre
Friday	15 April
Friday	20 May
Friday	24 June
Friday	29 July
Friday	2 September
Friday	7 October
Friday	11 November
Friday	16 December

I am assuming that you have been to one or some of the events so that you have some understanding of the usual setup. Most events in 2010 had up to 200 people attend (we had to limit RSVPs due to a huge response); we try to stick to venues in the CBD/West Perth/East Perth. Most events are either a Thursday or Friday 5.30-7.30pm Sundowner style with 20 minute talk, or a longer talk at a breakfast function. Open to different ideas and concepts…

Cost will depend on how you do it, if you self cater at your own venue it will be cheaper, alternatively you can put a fixed amount on the bar and people can buy their own drinks. In summary a function can cost between $1000 and $15000. The minimum would be provision of a venue and some food. I hope this is enough information; most of you will have someone in your organisation that can work out what you might spend on a function based on numbers.

We can help you find someone to co-sponsor an event if this suits you better.

Following on from the success of the the second one day seminar in September we will be running something similar again in 2011 and we will looking for sponsors for this too.

Please submit expressions of interest asap to get the date that you would prefer. Also for the September seminar to get in on the ground floor!

Cheers

Sabina

sabina@momentumpartners.com.au

Discovery of Argyle Diamond mine

I came across the attached obituary of the geologist who discovered diamonds at what is now Rio’s Argyle Diamond Mine which you may find interesting.

Regards

Sunili

Sunili Govinnage | Lawyer

QV1 250 St Georges Terrace | Perth 6000 | Australia

t +61 8 9488 3830

Article-18 November 2010.pdf

Wanted: vacation work opportunities for engineering students

Have you considered offering vacation work within your organisation for engineering students this summer? Engineering students have to complete 12 weeks of vacation work in their field of engineering in order to graduate, and it seems to be getting more difficult for many students to find opportunities.

Our industry is faced with (another) looming skills shortage and if we want well-qualified engineers we need to support them with vacation work opportunities. Vac work is also an ideal way of showcasing your company to prospective employees, and building a relationship with people in our future recruitment pool.

If you are able to offer a vacation work role to an engineering student (any discipline), even if it is for 6 weeks rather than 12, please contact me at stanborough@internode.on.net. I am currently mentoring a student looking for chemical engineering vacation work, but in the event that I receive interest from more than one company or for a variety of engineering disciplines, Sabina and I will use our connections within university careers centres to match you with suitable candidates still looking for vac work.

Regards,

Miriam Stanborough

2011 Women in Resources Awards: Reminder

2011 Women in Resources Awards – 2 Weeks until close of applications

Applications for the 2011 Women in Resources Awards will close in two weeks on 10 December.

The awards recognise the increasingly important role of women in WA’s resource sector.

The categories are:

· Outstanding Woman in the Resources Sector – Professional/Specialist

· Outstanding Woman in the Resources Sector – Trade/Operator/Technician

· Women in Resources Champion (male or female)

· Outstanding Company Initiative

The 2011 Women in Resources Awards will be presented at a special breakfast on 8 March – coinciding with the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

Applications will be accepted up until COB on 10 December.

Forms and further information can be found at: CMEWA Inc – Women in Resources

Contact: Susan Cull

E-mail: s.cull@cmewa.com

Susan Cull

Project Officer, People Strategies

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia

Direct Phone: (08) 9220 8517 (Thursday only)

Facsimile: (08) 9221 3701

Email: s.cull

Web: www.cmewa.com

Learn about mining careers: www.peopleforthefuture.com.au

Finsia Philanthropy and Networking Event – Wed Dec 8th

Please find attached a Flyer for an upcoming networking event organised by Finsia – the Financial Services Institute of Australia.

Come along and expand your network out of the resources sector, and take the chance to hear United Way 2010 Philanthropist of the Year Award winner, Malcolm McCusker AO QC, discuss how you can advance your career by beginning early in philanthropy.

Finsia’s Young Finance Professionals committee invites you to do a good deed, network with other young professionals and help give back to the community. Bring a new toy or book to donate to The Smith Family Christmas Book and Toy Appeal, and take advantage of a special offer for Women in Mining members who can come to the event as a Member Guest.

W63_leadingbyexample_WIMN.PDF

Make Me a CEO – Applications

Fast Track Your Senior Career

Are you, or do you know a business woman with high potential for a senior executive career?

The Make Me a CEO program is a new, exciting, no-cost initiative that has been developed to help high potential women achieve and sustain higher levels of leadership within their current business environments and the community at large. This program has been designed to assist women fast track their career development whilst providing them with the essential skills and experience to operate efficiently and effectively at a higher level.

We are calling on organisations to nominate or encourage their high potential female employees in middle senior level management roles to apply. The program offered is a not-for-profit initiative at no cost to the organisation or the individual. It has been developed predominantly by past Telstra Business Woman Award winners, to help accelerate senior careers of other women in business. You will note that one of our aims is to have some of these women in a high end role of their choice within the two year period. Could that be you or someone you know? We encourage applicants to apply now.

Help someone reach their full potential by nominating them for this unique experience. To nominate or apply go to: http://www.advantagefoundation.org.au/category/make-me-a-ceo/

Any questions or for more information regarding this program please email Rebecca at rebecca.olsen@advantagefoundation.org.au

Make Me a CEO FLYER.pdf

Reminder: Nominations for the 2011 Women in Resources Awards

A reminder that applications for the 2011 Women in Resources Awards close on Friday 10 December 2010

The awards, organised by peak industry group the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME), provide a fantastic opportunity for WA minerals and energy sector companies and their employees to demonstrate their commitment to the promotion of industry best practice and approaches in workforce diversity, to advocate the sector as an exciting career option for women and to showcase the enthusiasm and skills of their staff.

2011 categories are as follows;

- Outstanding Woman in the Resources Sector – Professional/Specialist: recognising an outstanding woman’s contribution to the WA resources sector, her company and/or community;

- Outstanding Woman in the Resources Sector – Trade/Operator/Technician: recognising an outstanding woman’s contribution to the WA resources sector, her company and/or community;

- Women in Resources Champion – recognising an individual, male or female, who has encouraged and supported the attraction, selection, promotion or retention of women within the resources sector; and

- Outstanding Company Initiative – recognising a company that has implemented an innovative initiative, policy or practice which demonstrates successful attraction, selection, promotion or retention of women within the resources sector.

The second annual CME Women in Resources Awards will be presented on 8 March 2011, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.

To download the nomination forms visit http://cmewa.com.au/About_the_Industry/Women_in_Resources and for further information contact Susan Cull, People Strategies Project Officer, (08) 9325 2955 or s.cull@cmewa.com

Women Leading the Way – Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Engineers Australia WA Division
Women in Engineering
and
Centre for Engineering Leadership & Management

Women Leading the Way

Women in Engineering WA Division, together with the Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management, invite you to celebrate the Year of Engineering Leadership at the Women Leading the Way Symposium.

Join us for this one day event – be inspired by the amazing talent and leadership achievements of Western Australian engineering women and take some time to add to your own leadership toolbox with a series of stimulating workshops with our expert presenters, covering communication, organizational culture and leadership values.

Relax at the end of the day with networking drinks, a dash of fashion and great giveaways.

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event!

Keynote Speaker:
Vanessa Torres, Vice President Business Development & Projects, BHP Billiton Nickel West.

Special Guests:
Kim Axworthy, South East Asia Programs Coordinator , Engineers Without Borders
Michelle Rhodes, Director & Principal, 360 Environmental Pty Ltd & Peak Environmental Pty Ltd
Dr Katie De Jong, Client Manager for the Water Corporation | SKM
Paula West, Area Mechanical Engineer OC4&5 Kwinana, Alcoa
Dr Linley Lord, Director, Maureen Bickley Centre for Women in Leadership, Curtin Graduate School of Business
Nick Sutton, Performance Consultant and Managing Director, Hay Street Consultancy, Perth
Peta Slocombe, Managing Director, Vibrant Conversations
Emma Driscoll, Managing Director, Coaching Combinations
Clare Srdrarov, Owner, Sorella Store

EVENT DETAILS

Date:
Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Time:
8.30 am Registration
9.00 am Start
5.30 pm Finish
5.45 pm 7.15 pm Networking Drinks

Venue:
Function Room Level 9
The New Esplanade Hotel
18 The Esplanade, Perth

Cost: (inclusive of GST)
EA Member $120
Non Member $180
Student $80

RSVP:
Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Cancellation Policy – No refunds will be given after 20 October 2010. Substitutes will be accepted.

How to Register

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE <https://events.engineersaustralia.org.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=507&s=_8SO0S2DHP>

Enquiries

Sharleen Mantle
Engineers Australia
Western Australia Division
Phone: (08) 9321 3340

20101027 – WIE and CELM Symposiumv2.pdf

(Engineers Australia WA) WIE & CELM

Engineers Australia WA Division
Women in Engineering
and
Centre for Engineering Leadership & Management

Women Leading the Way

Women in Engineering WA Division, together with the Centre for Engineering Leadership and Management, invite you to celebrate the Year of Engineering Leadership at the Women Leading the Way Symposium.

Join us for this one day event – be inspired by the amazing talent and leadership achievements of Western Australian engineering women and take some time to add to your own leadership toolbox with a series of stimulating workshops with our expert presenters, covering communication, organizational culture and leadership values.

Relax at the end of the day with networking drinks, a dash of fashion and great giveaways.

We look forward to seeing you at this exciting event!

Keynote Speaker:
Vanessa Torres, Vice President Business Development & Projects, BHP Billiton Nickel West.

Special Guests:
Kim Axworthy, South East Asia Programs Coordinator , Engineers Without Borders
Michelle Rhodes, Director & Principal, 360 Environmental Pty Ltd & Peak Environmental Pty Ltd
Dr Katie De Jong, Client Manager for the Water Corporation | SKM
Paula West, Area Mechanical Engineer OC4&5 Kwinana, Alcoa
Dr Linley Lord, Director, Maureen Bickley Centre for Women in Leadership, Curtin Graduate School of Business
Nick Sutton, Performance Consultant and Managing Director, Hay Street Consultancy, Perth
Peta Slocombe, Managing Director, Vibrant Conversations
Emma Driscoll, Managing Director, Coaching Combinations
Clare Srdrarov, Owner, Sorella Store

EVENT DETAILS
Date:
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Time:
8.30 am Registration
9.00 am Start
5.30 pm Finish
5.45 pm – 7.15 pm Networking Drinks
Venue:
Function Room Level 9
The New Esplanade Hotel
18 The Esplanade, Perth
Cost: (inclusive of GST)
EA Member $120
Non Member $180
Student $80

RSVP:
Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Cancellation Policy – No refunds will be given after 20 October 2010. Substitutes will be accepted.

How to Register
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE <https://events.engineersaustralia.org.au/ei/getdemo.ei?id=507&s=_8SO0S2DHP>

Enquiries:
Sharleen Mantle
Engineers Australia
Western Australia Division
Phone: (08) 9321 3340

20101027 – WIE and CELM Symposiumv2.pdf