Driving safety and training in mining with military precision

When Bobby steps into a training room he brings more than just expertise - he brings a career of leadership and passion for helping others. As Statutory Trainer at our Murrin Murrin Operations in Western Australia (WA), Bobby transforms high risk and safety critical training into confidence building experiences for his colleagues.

After more than seven years as a contractor at Murrin Murrin, Bobby officially joined the training team in 2024. His journey to his current role began in Geraldton, WA and spanned 25 years in the Australian Defence Force, where he discovered his love for teaching.

“Most of my training skills come from the Defence Force, where the promotion structure included different levels of education and training,” Bobby explains.

“These aligned with Australia’s Australian Quality Training Framework requirements, so when I moved to civilian work, I kept my qualifications up to date.

“I was a Recruit Instructor for three years - helping civilians transition into soldiers, and completed an Adventure Training Leader course in sea kayaking, roping, and caving – designed to push people beyond their comfort zone.

“This is one of the reasons I pursued training.

“After working in mining, civil construction, and logistics, I joined Bis Industries and was a contractor at Murrin Murrin. When the Bis contract ended in 2024, the Statutory Trainer role at Murrin Murrin came at the perfect time.

“I’ve always enjoyed working with people, building their confidence, and passing on knowledge and skills while keeping my own up to date.”

Murrin Murrin is a remote, fully integrated nickel and cobalt producer located in the north-eastern Goldfields region of WA.

Bobby’s role is to deliver high-risk and safety-critical training across a range of essential site operations such as working at heights, confined space entry, breathing apparatus and a range of operating equipment like forklifts or a boom lift.

He also works closely with registered training organisations to ensure the training delivery aligns with national standards and expectations.

“It’s all about making training practical and meaningful,” he says.

“I enjoy helping people build real-world skills they’ll use in the field, not just ticking boxes.

“Seeing someone go from unsure to confident, especially with potentially hazardous tasks, is always rewarding.”