Driven by her passion to empower people, Marie believes it’s her responsibility as General Manager to make sure she and her team create the right working environment to drive the health, safety, culture and productivity outcomes of BHP’s Newman Operations (previously known as Whaleback and Eastern Ridge mines).
Marie’s goal is to see that everyone understands the importance of the role they play.
“I’m just one small part of a very large team whose job is to ensure we safely load the right amount of Iron Ore at the right time, with the right quality, when the trains arrive into our mine,” Marie says.
“I want my team to have a sense of purpose when coming to work, a sense of accomplishment when leaving work, some fun whilst at work, and the right support when needed.
“If we do that successfully, imagine the difference we can make to our teams, community, stakeholders and shareholders!”
A new resident to Newman, Marie loves the simplicity of the Pilbara and how it allows her to spend more time with her young family.
“When I am not working, I love to spend time with my husband and my three children,” Marie says.
“We love having BBQs, movie nights or getting out on the UTV!
“We can’t wait to explore this huge backyard of the Pilbara and see all the beautiful sights.
“The other thing I love about the Pilbara is the people, they are so welcoming and friendly.”
What do you love about your job…?
“I love working with people. It gives me a buzz to come to work every day as well as getting involved in the community and meeting different people, all with their own stories, their own diversity of thought and their uniqueness.
What career advice would you give to people wanting
to get into resources/mining…?
Marie’s advice for those wanting to get into the industry
is just to “have a go.” With so many different roles needed to make up a mine site, working for BHP offers more than just a job, it offers careers for people of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you…?
“My family is very multi-cultural, we all hold different passports. My husband is Singaporean, my children are Australian and I am French born, Australian at heart. I got stopped at airport border security once having to prove the child I was travelling with was my own child! One of the reasons why I am so passionate about being inclusive of everyone’s background and story.”
