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BHP Mt Arthur Coal recently held two Future Jobs Expos at The Melt in Muswellbrook as part of its commitment to preparing its employees for life after the mine closure in 2030.
The expos were an opportunity for employees and contractors to connect with education providers, career consultants and experts in workplace transitioning and it is just one of many steps that BHP is taking to set its people up for a successful future.
Liz Watts, BHP Vice President New South Wales Energy Coal, said BHP is committed to a responsible closure of the mine.
“When we made the announcement [in 2022] about the 2030 closure the reason that timing was so important was to provide a reasonable amount of time to allow the people who would be most impacted by the closure to transition. That includes both our people and the community.
“Part of that transition is people deciding what they want to do in the future and then taking the steps to execute that as an outcome.
“The best outcome for us which is aligned with our vision ‘People, Planet, Prosperity’, is to deliver a positive legacy in the Hunter Valley. What people choose to do after 2030 is a core part of what that legacy will ultimately be.”
Engaging with the workforce is integral to BHP’s plan and the expos at The Melt are part of a series of engagement sessions that aim to help the workforce plan and prepare for the future.