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The AMMA Resource People National Conference is the largest and
most valuable annual event for resource industry professionals
across human resources, employee relations and all other
workforce-related fields.
On 6-7 August 2015, I look forward to welcoming you among hundreds
of industry leaders, people professionals and political guests at
this preeminent resource industry event.
Hosted by your national resource industry employer group, the 2015
AMMA Resource People National Conference focuses on the theme of
Engagement as our industry continues to manage its transition from
heavy project construction to a long-term period of
production.
Our two-day program features respected industry thought leaders,
senior ‘people practitioners’ and Australia’s highest level of
policy makers and regulators. Coupled with our practical sessions,
this impressive line-up delivers valuable advice and expertise that
can be implemented across the employment, people leadership and
workplace policy aspects of your individual businesses.
Day One of our program opens with a strong leadership theme, headed
by an address from a member of the Abbott Government on its plans
for supporting our sector. This is followed by keynote
presentations from two chief executives leading exciting new
projects - Roy Hill’s Barry Fitzgerald and Vanessa Guthrie of Toro
Energy.
Delegates can then partake in either our human resources or
industrial relations concurrent sessions, featuring everything from
major project workforce panels through to intense discussions on IR
policy reform and practitioner workshops.
In the afternoon we’ll continue with an economic and workforce
analysis by one of KPMG’s senior partners, before a number of
health and wellbeing discussions including on managing mental
health in our sector.
With the first day complete, we will all have a chance to unwind,
network and celebrate the leading initiatives and success stories
of our industry with the AMMA Gala Dinner and Industry Awards
Ceremony.
Day Two of the conference kicks off with a highly-anticipated
keynote presentation from Boral executive Bill Fisher, providing
the inside story on the construction supplier’s battle with the
CFMEU. We’ll then get a unique update on Indigenous training and
employment with David Wirrpanda and the directors of Aboriginal
Maritime.
Another of our special keynote speakers, Transfield Services
chairman and president of Chief Executive Women, Diane
Smith-Gander, will present on opportunities and challenges for
contractors in the current market conditions, as well as her
perspectives on female participation in our sector.
Our morning then wraps up with a panel discussion on all things
external affairs, community engagement and maintaining a ‘social
licence to operate’, before motivation strategy and work design
expert Dr Jason Fox takes us through his groundbreaking “Future of
Work” framework.
For the final climax to our stellar program, AMMA has secured ABC
personality Tony Jones to host a resource industry version of his
hit program, Q&A. Featuring political leaders among industry
executives, this unforgettable lunch event offers you an
opportunity to have your burning questions answered.
As Australia’s consistent national advocate on industry regulation,
workplace, employment, skills and migration policy, AMMA is pleased
to offer you an opportunity to attend this outstanding event.
I look forward to seeing many AMMA members at our 2015 Resource
People National Conference as we consider how to further the
significant contribution our industry makes to Australia’s economy,
employment and the broader national wellbeing.
Steve Knott, Chief Executive AMMA
Chief Executive’s Welcome
Please join us for the official Conference Welcome Reception - Held
outside the Grand River Ballroom on Wednesday 5 August from
5:30pm.
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8:00 - 8:30 Registration
8:30 - 9:00 Official Open Steve Knott, Chief Executive, AMMA
Welcome Master of Ceremonies Leigh Sales, ABC 7:30 Welcome to
Country Ceremony
9:00 - 9:30 SESSION 1 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Australian Government
Minister
Hear from a member of the Abbott Government as they discuss the
Coalition’s vision for the Australian resource industry and reform
priorities for a direct and positive impact within your
workplaces.
9:30 - 10:00 SESSION 2 Keynote Address: Barry Fitzgerald, Chief
Executive, Roy Hill Holdings
The Chief Executive of Roy Hill Holdings will share leadership
strategies for overcoming workforce challenges and building
community relationships as the Roy Hill iron ore project moves
closer to completion.
10:00 - 10:30 SESSION 3 Keynote Address: Dr Vanessa Guthrie,
Managing Director, Toro Energy
Explore the future prospects and workforce implications of emerging
uranium projects as the nuclear debate heats up in Australia.
MORNING TEA
11:00 - 11:50 OPTION 1 HUMAN RESOURCES STREAM: SESSION 4A Major
project people strategies Chair Leigh Sales, ABC 7:30 Panellists:
Kaye Butler, General Manager Human Resources, Chevron Australia
Linda O’ Farrell, Group Manager Fortescue People, FMG Hilton Hurst,
Executive General Manager, HR, Downer EDI Mining
Topics include: • Workforce strategies for new project production
phase • Talent acquisition and retention for new projects • HR/IR
in the transition from project construction • Internal production
skills development
11:00 - 11:50 OPTION 2 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS STREAM: SESSION 4B
Reforming the Fair Work Act Chair Stuart Wood QC, Leading Workplace
Relations Barrister Panellists: Bob Venema, Senior IR Manager,
Farstad Shipping Evan Westgarth, Senior ER/IR Adviser, Shell
Development Australia Robyn Sweet, Barrister, Victorian Bar
Resource industry IR professionals and policy experts discuss the
Productivity Commission Review of the Workplace Relations
Framework, and other key reform developments related to the Fair
Work Act.
11:50 - 12:40 OPTION 1 HUMAN RESOURCES STREAM: SESSION 5A Workforce
development now and into the future Chair Tara Diamond, Executive
Director, Industry Services, AMMA Panellists: Wimpie du Toit, Vice
President & Head of HR, Gold Fields Australia Michael Bisset,
Group Executive HR, Newmont Rebecca Munn, General Manager People
Services, Orica Ltd.
Topics include: • Harnessing people power during tough market
conditions. • People management for improved efficiencies and
productivity. • Fostering the next generation of skilled resource
employees.
BARRY FITZGERALD
VANESSA GUTHRIE
TARA DIAMOND
KAYE BUTLER LINDA O’FARRELL
STUART WOOD
HILTON HURST
LEIGH SALES
11:50 - 12:40 OPTION 2 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS STREAM: SESSION 5B
Lessons for Employee Relations Practitioners Steve Dunstan,
Director - West Coast, AMMA Amanda Mansini, Director, AMMA Legal
and Migration Services Jeff Mackie, Manager Consulting – West
Coast, AMMA
Hear from three leading employee relations experts on the most
pressing IR matters facing AMMA members in their workplaces
today.
These interactive, issues-focused presentations will provide
practical learning outcomes for any employee relations professional
to take back to their projects and workplaces.
BUFFET LUNCH / NETWORKING
13:40 - 14:10 SESSION 6 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS: Resourcing for success
in tight market conditions Jonathan Smith, National Oil and Gas
Sector Leader, KPMG When market conditions get tough, resource
employers must reset the bar on everything from operational costs
to people practices in order to remain competitive. In this
session, senior KPMG partner Jonathan Smith will present analysis
of the opportunities and challenges facing Australia’s resource
employers and inspire attendees to think strategically to affect
positive change within their organisations.
14:10 - 14:40 SESSION 7 On-site Drug and Alcohol Testing –
Developments & Emerging Issues Steve Korkoneas, National
Operations and Technical Manager, Medvet
Explore the latest trends, emerging developments and new challenges
in drug and alcohol management across the resource industry,
including the ‘zero tolerance’ debate, impairment vs detection and
best practice testing methods.
14:40 - 15:00 SESSION 8 Drive employee engagement through health: A
different perspective using flow research Gretchen Masters,
Wellness Manager, GU Health Heather Norman, Head of Product,
Marketing & Communications, GU Health
Australia’s leading corporate health insurance provider will share
new research findings and methodology in driving employee
engagement through improved health outcomes.
AFTERNOON TEA
15:30 - 15:50 SESSION 9 – GLOBAL TRENDS IN EMPLOYMENT Robert van
Stokrom, Chief Executive Officer, DFP Recruitment Services
The head of leading Australian recruitment company DFP Recruitment
Services will closely examine trends in both the national and
global employment markets, and discuss how overseas developments
may influence employment in the Australian resource industry.
15:50 - 16:30 SESSION 10 PANEL DISCUSSION: Mental health and
well-being Panellists: Kate Carnell AO, Chief Executive Officer,
ACCI Brendan Maher, General Manager, R U OK? Johnpaul Dimech, Chief
Executive Officer, Sodexo Australia
Ensuring the health and well-being of employees, especially those
working in remote locations, is a critical aspect of doing business
in Australia. Join the discussion on initiatives, strategies and
innovation efforts implemented by employers and third parties in
addressing prevalent issues in the field of mental health and
well-being.
PRE-DINNER NETWORKING DRINKS
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18:30
ROBERT VAN STOKROM
The Annual Gala Dinner is the marquee networking event at the AMMA
National Conference and a highlight on the calendars of many
resource industry ‘people professionals’. Join us and your industry
peers in the Golden Ballroom for an evening of celebration,
entertainment and style as we reflect on the achievements of our
industry over the past 12 months.
The Gala Dinner also includes the presentation of the 2015 AMMA
Industry Awards. Covering everything from HR excellence and
recruitment innovation to gender diversity, Indigenous employment
and training initiatives, the Awards recognise the excellence of
individuals and organisations across workforce-related professions
in our sector.
Gala Dinner & Industry Awards
All conference sessions will be held in the Grand River Ballroom of
the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth, Western Australia.
Overlooking the Swan River and foreshore parks, Pan Pacific offers
a great location only a short walk from Perth city’s main shopping,
dining, and entertainment districts.
Arriving
Pan Pacific Perth is located close to the CBD and is approximately
a 20 minute car ride from the Perth International Airport.
Taxi ranks are easily accessible at both the international and
domestic airport terminals, providing transport within Perth and
its surrounding areas.
Accommodation
Pan Pacific Perth is offering special accommodation rates for
delegates attending the AMMA 2015 Resource People Conference. To
take advantage of these special rates, visit
http://nationalconference.amma.org.au/venue/ and follow the booking
prompts.
Note: All guests are required to settle their own account and
manage bookings directly with Pan Pacific. The hotel’s cancellation
policy applies to all AMMA Conference delegates
Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth
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DAY 2
8:50 - 9:00 Day Two Welcome
Master of Ceremonies Leigh Sales, ABC 7:30 Bill Marmion, WA
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Western Australia’s Minister for Mines and Petroleum Bill Marmion
is our speaker guest to open Day Two of the conference. Hear his
insights on our industry’s transition and how the state government
is assisting the industry in its ongoing prosperity.
9:00 - 9:30 SESSION 11 Keynote Address: Boral’s experiences with
the CFMEU / Grocon dispute Bill Fisher, Executive GM of Human
Resources, Boral
Get the inside story on how and why construction firm Boral is
taking a stance against illegal secondary boycotts and trade union
corruption.
9:30 - 9:50 SESSION 12 Keynote Address: Delivering sustainable
Indigenous employment through VTEC David Wirrpanda, Director,
Wirrpanda Foundation
Learn how the foundation of West Coast Eagles AFL legend David
Wirrpanda is taking 200 Aboriginal jobseekers through the VTEC
training program towards resource industry employment.
9:50 - 10:10 SESSION 13 Keynote Address: People engagement in the
maritime sector Dean Rioli, Director, Aboriginal Maritime Wayne
Bergman, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Maritime
A look at how a small Aboriginal-owned maritime contractor
negotiated its EBA directly with its workforce and is providing
growing opportunities for indigenous seafarers.
MORNING TEA
10:30 - 11:10 SESSION 14 Keynote Address: Opportunities for
resource contractors in the evolving market PLUS the gender
imperative Diane Smith-Gander, Chairman, Transfield Services
One of Australia’s most influential businesswomen, Diane Smith-
Gander, is speaking on ‘people engagement’ during a critical period
for resource contracting companies, as well as addressing gender
diversity in resource workforces.
11:10 - 11:45 SESSION 15 PANEL DISCUSSION: Social engagement,
corporate affairs and ‘the licence to operate’ Chair Leigh Sales,
ABC 7:30 Panellists: Tim Langmead, Director External Relations,
Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) Bill Townsend, Director External
Affairs & Joint Venture, INPEX Bill Hart, External Affairs
Director, Roy Hill John Cooke, Content Strategist, PPR
An interactive panel session featuring Australia’s top PR /
external affairs professionals, covering topics such as:
• Best practice and innovation in company external affairs
strategies. • Building positive momentum through grassroots
community and media campaigns. • Combating the success of
anti-industry activism and social media campaigns. • Strategies for
successful community engagement and wider brand development.
BILL FISHER
DAVID WIRRPANDA
TIM LANGMEAD
DIANE SMITH-GANDER
LEIGH SALES
BILL HART
LEIGH SALES
BILL MARMION
11:45 - 12:30 SESSION 16 Special keynote presenter: Engagement,
Leadership and the Future of Work
Dr Jason Fox, Motivation Strategy and Design Expert
Jason Fox is a well-recognised thought leader and innovator in
modern people engagement and human resources management. This
not-to-be- missed session will challenge your perspectives on how
people work in the 21st Century and will challenge you to drive
improved engagement and leadership in your workplaces.
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch - Q&A Special Event - Resource Industry
Q&A with Tony Jones
Host Tony Jones, ABC Q&A Panellists: Diane Smith-Gander,
Chairman, Transfield Services Steve Knott, Chief Executive, AMMA
Brendan O’Connor, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace
Relations Zhenya Wang, Senator for Western Australia, Palmer United
Party PLUS more to be announced.
Following his hit appearance at the AMMA 2012 National Conference,
Tony Jones and his unique resource industry version of Q&A is
back.
Rounding up key players from both industry and government, Tony’s
signature ABC panel format has returned to AMMA’s marquee event in
2015 don’t miss it.
The resource industry continues to face challenges amid increased
global competition and domestic uncertainty. There is a need to
urgently address a range of policy matters to maintain our
competitive edge, especially given the recent signing of FTAs with
Japan, Korea and China.
Through this panel discussion, panellists will outline their vision
for our industry and our country, while also sharing perspective on
the best policy approaches to helping employers navigate their way
through our industry’s challenges and opportunities.
15:00 - 15:15 Official Conference Close
15:15 - 16:00 Networking Drinks
* PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Benefits Include
1. Unparalleled opportunities to promote products and services to
resource industry employers.
2. Direct brand and product exposure to key decision makers.
3. First pick of advertising in AMMA communications tools and at
major events.
4. Strong credibility as the resource industry’s provider of
choice.
MAJOR PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES:
Gala Dinner Partner - $15,000
Offering major brand exposure throughout the resource industry’s
most celebrated annual dinner event, this exclusive package
includes an introduction video at the start of the event,
acknowledgement by our top-tier MC and logo branding on all Gala
Dinner promotional materials.
Q&A Luncheon Partner - $15,000
Have your brand associated as the sole partner of the marquee AMMA
National Conference session, with more than 250 resource industry
attendees. This package includes two banner advertisements in the
room and branding on-screen and within promotional materials.
VALUE PARTNERSHIP PACKAGES:
Pens Partner – placed within the delegate compendium - $5,000
Notepads Partner – placed within the delegate compendium -
$5,000
Partnership Opportunities
As Australia’s premier annual event for resource industry
professionals, the AMMA Resource People National Conference
provides exceptional partnership opportunities for companies
seeking immediate access to key decision makers in Australia’s
resource industry.
For more information on the full inclusions of these partnership
opportunities and to get in contact with one of AMMA’s corporate
partners professionals, visit nationalconference.org.au/partners or
contact 1800 627 771.
Don’t miss this chance for your company to get in front of the
resource industry’s key decision makers and thought leaders!
Registration Times
The registration and enquiry desk is located within the Pan Pacific
Hotel on the Convention Floor, just outside the Grand River
Ballroom which is hosting all conference sessions. Please proceed
to the registration desk upon arrival and prior to attending
conference sessions.
Wednesday 5 August 2015 (Pre-event arrival) 4:15pm – 6:00pm
Thursday 6 August 2015 8:00am – 8:30am
Friday 7 August 2015 8:15am – 8:50am
Dress Code
Smart casual or business attire is suitable for the Welcome
Reception while business attire is the standard for conference
proceedings. The Gala Dinner is a formal event and requires guests
to dress accordingly.
Special Needs
Every effort will be made to ensure that guests with special needs
are catered for. Should you require specific assistance please
include a notation with your registration to enable us to make your
experience at the conference an enjoyable one.
Cancellation Policy
View registration Terms and Conditions on the included Registration
Form or visit http://national-conference.amma. org.au for more
details.
This program is accurate as of 18 June 2015 and is subject to
change. Cancellations due to minor program changes will not be
accepted. AMMA reserves the right to refuse registration.
AMMA MEMBERS NON-MEMBERS
$1995 (Save $300*)
Conference price including Gala Dinner $1690 (inc. Gala add-on
$195)
$2190 (inc. Gala add-on $195)
Gala Dinner only (No Conference)
$250 $295
*Discount based on comparative full non-member prices.
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and are inclusive of
GST. Ticket prices are per person.
All major credit cards are accepted and a tax receipt will be
emailed to the email address that you provide.
Should your organisation only make payment via purchase order or
tax invoice please phone AMMA’s events team
on 1800 627 771 for further assistance.
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