Bobbie Foot
General Manager, Infrastructure and Services, BMA
Bobbie is a globally recognised leader in Health, Safety, and Environment innovation within the mining industry.
With a career spanning more than two decades, she brings a wealth of experience across sustainability, leadership capability and operations.
Bobbie is currently responsible for a portfolio supporting more than 5000 people, including running an airport, housing and village accommodation portfolio, and provision of water and utility services across BMA.
She is also involved with two United Nations committees, including chairing a UNECE Taskforce on Just Transitions, and is a previous industry representative on the Qld Coal Mining Safety and Health Advisory Committee.
Bobbie's unwavering commitment to sustainability in the mining sector earned her recognition as one of the International Top 100 Women in Mining in 2020.
Panel discussion: Enhancing mental health and well-being: fostering a culture of inclusion and support
This panel explore key drivers involving wellness, health and safety.
Key takeaways:
- Integrating human resources with mental health initiatives to nurture a supportive work environment
- Taking a holistic approach to bridge any existing wellness gaps
- Innovating personal protective equipment, and prioritising enhanced safety
- Establishing new benchmarks in safety standards
- Raising the bar for industry practices
- Overhauling ergonomics, with a focus on significantly improving miner well-being