Ten Indigenous trainees are graduating from the program’s inaugural launch, which aims to provide Indigenous youth with the opportunity to develop skills and find long-term employment in mining and related industries.

The program, run in conjunction with Mission Australia, incorporates comprehensive education and field programs, coupled with rigorous testing.

Through this training, ResCo Services’ Indigenous trainees are provided with basic skills and understanding of the mining industry and introductory truck operating skills prior to entering the employment market.

The Indigenous Trainees have been exposed to four weeks of mining practices, with hands-on training and practical interaction using ResCo Services’ new, state-of-the-art PRO3 virtual training simulator.

The simulator is based on the Komatsu 830-AC & Caterpillar 797F dump trucks, both common machinery used by mines across the country.

According to ResCo Services’ Chief Operating Officer, Jason Sweeney, the program is the first of its kind to incorporate the new PRO3 virtual training simulator with the interactive classroom.

“The program is a fantastic opportunity for young Indigenous people, who want a career in mining, to receive the highest quality entry-level training there is available to them, using the best training technology,” said Sweeney.

“These first recruits have passed the initial stage of the course with flying colours and are now equipped with the skills they need to continue with their traineeship through ResCo Services or find direct employment with mining companies,” he added.

The Indigenous trainees now have the opportunity to apply for a Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations Traineeship with ResCo Services.

Together, ResCo Services and Mission Australia are perfectly positioned with their employment and training contacts to help these young people further their studies to one day secure jobs in the Hunter Valley’s booming resource sector.

“ResCo Services has direct relationships with mine operators throughout the Australian and international resource industries, so we’re able to assist trainees with employment, which is the program’s main objective,” said Sweeney.

The Indigenous Trainee Simulator Program is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations under the Indigenous Employment Program.

A similar accreditation program is also available for all Hunter Valley youth through ResCo Services.

The GreenSkills program, is aimed at young people in the Hunter area who have no experience, are at a “walk-in” level or are “green” to the mining industry, who are looking for a long-term career.

GreenSkills addresses a growing concern for high rates of youth unemployment across New South Wales, particularly in Hunter valley region where young people are best placed to take up the opportunity.

ResCo Services is the largest labour hire and training provider of mining resources in the Hunter region, currently servicing major clients including Rio Tinto’s Coal & Allied Operations, Xstrata Coal, Anglo Coal, BHP Billiton, Downer EDI Mining and Port Waratah Coal Services.

Both GreenSkills and the Indigenous Simulator Program will be launched in North Queensland from July 2012.

For more information about applying for the Indigenous Trainee Simulator Program or GreenSkills, please call 1300 073 726.

ResCo Services Graduation of the First Indigenous Trainees Media Release

Established in 1985, Gnomic Exploration Services specialises in providing highly motivated and talented geoscience and geo-technical contractors and consultants to minerals and energy industries in Australia and overseas for both short and long term contracts.

Since the business’ inception, Gnomic Managing Director, Chrissy Maguire has built a company with a reputation for reliability, efficiency and personal service which currently generates annual revenues of over $12 million.

The business is now regarded as the longest-standing geoscience contracting Group in North Queensland.

Humanis Group will inherit Gnomic’s outstanding reputation in their field and a strong Australian and international client base, with a major customer portfolio including BHP Billiton, Hancock Exploration, Rio Tinto, Xstrata, One Steel and Queensland Mining Corporation Limited.

Humanis Group Managing Director, Rabieh Krayem says Gnomic will offer limitless opportunities for synergies across the Group’s businesses.

“The additional geotechnical and geosciences capability of Gnomic will present as an added strength to Humanis Group’s current service offering,” said Mr Krayem.

“The Group is very excited about introducing the Gnomic team and their skills to provide a further niche diversification in addition to our mining specialist subsidiary, ResCo Services.”

The combination of the two companies will build Humanis Group’s profile across Australia as an expert service provider to the booming mining sector.

Gnomic Exploration Services owner, founder and Managing Director Chrissy Maguire says she’s pleased to be joining the Humanis Group and excited to see the business grow and develop with the new resources that will be available to the company in the future.

“I’m looking forward to working with the ResCo Services team and refer our clients to their services, so that we mutually benefit from one another,” she said.
Geographically, the acquisition has been a particularly strategic move in Humanis Group’s push into the Queensland mining market and Gnomic will contribute greatly to the Group’s already significant presence in Townsville.

Maguire will be staying with the business as Managing Director, bringing with her a highly capable and professional management team and staff.
By doing so, Ms Maguire will help ensure the smooth transition of Gnomic’s existing clients and staff to the Humanis network and continue to grow the business.

“Our clients can be rest assured the Gnomic business will retain the integrity of its services, its fantastic culture and the very personal and professional service we’ve built up within the organisation over the last 25 years,” said Ms. Maguire.

Gnomic Exploration Services will operate from Humanis’ office in Townsville, following the acquisition’s official completion on 1 May 2012.

Humanis Acquisition Media Release and Humanis ASX Announcement

DLA Consulting provides recruitment solutions to clients and candidates across Australasia, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and is expected to complement the existing services provided by the Humanis Group.

DLA Consulting was ranked as a Top 10 place for executive search by Business Bulletin Magazine and has received ‘Highly Commended’ status from the Australian Achievers Award for over 10 years. Ms Denise Lock, Managing Director of DLA Consulting, received the Inaugural Service Award from the Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance for her significant contribution to the industry.

“DLA Consulting is a strategic addition to the Humanis brand portfolio and will enable Humanis to grow its insurance and financial services portfolio. There are significant synergies between DLA Consulting and the Humanis Group and we will work together to provide DLA Consulting greater leverage nationally and internationally,” said Mr Rabieh Krayem, Humanis Group Managing Director.

As part of the acquisition, Ms Lock will be appointed National Practice Manager of Humanis Group. DLA Consulting has successfully recruited from entry level through to executive level providing temp, perm and contract roles, and working in partnership with clients across the world. “Denise Lock and her staff will play a pivotal role in the transition of their existing clients and staff and with the continued development of their service offering, utilising the benefits of the Humanis network.” said Mr Krayem.

“Clients and candidates will receive the same premium service and expert advice, with greater reach and improved efficiencies.” Mr Krayem concluded.

Dr Ralston is the Executive Leader of Mission Australia Employment Solutions (MAES). MAES is one of Australia’s largest providers of employment services with 1,300 employees and 130 offices. Mission Australia has been assisting Australian for 151 years and MAES plays a significant part in build a fairer Australia by assisting in excess of 150,000 Australians each year on their pathway to employment.

Chairman Craig Ransley stated “Dr Ralston brings a comprehensive knowledge of the employment industry in Australia and internationally – both government funded employment services as well as the private recruitment and temporary employment industries. His best practice experience in these sectors will provide considerable strategic value to Humanis as it expands its presence within Australia and overseas.

“Dr Ralston will also provide expert direction to Humanis on the development and delivery of our corporate and social responsibility goals. Mission Australia is a leader in the provision of services to long term unemployed and other disadvantaged Australians. Humanis is determined to contribute in this area, particularly in supporting Indigenous Australians into sustainable work.”

“Prins’ nationally recognised leadership in the Indigenous employment and welfare to work space will help direct and strengthen our focus on social responsibility.”

“Humanis has been searching for a non-executive director with substantial industry experience and success and Prins fits that criterion perfectly.” Mr Ransley added.

Dr Ralston adds important industry knowledge and expertise to the skills and experience among the Company’s existing board members.

Prior to his current role with MAES, Dr Ralston used his knowledge of the recruitment and employment sector to establish Employment Services Holdings (the ESH Group) and with the backing of a private equity firm, acquired and integrated four successful recruitment and employment companies in Australia and the United Kingdom. As Group CEO and Managing Director he grew the company into one of Australia’s most successful employment providers, employing 1,200 people through a network of 107 centres across Australia and the UK.

“That integration experience will be crucial for Humanis as the Company seeks to enhance its profitability through the natural synergies that result from the businesses that have been acquired in the last year” Mr Ransley added.

“We are extremely pleased he accepted our invitation to join the Humanis board.”

In addition to the 10 years at the CEO and Board level in the employment sector, Dr Ralston brings more than 20 years experience in Executive roles in legal, financial and information technology and communication sectors. He has been a partner with the national law firms Clayton Utz and Gadens
Lawyers and holds degrees in Business Computing and Accounting and Law. He is a Fellow of the Society of Certified Practicing Accountants, A Fellow of the Australian Computer Society and is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Dr Ralston is also a director of a large UK employment service provider, Working Links.

We are very excited about the strategic benefits this acquisition will offer both our clients and candidates. A greater geographical reach will ensure we can provide the best candidates possible to our clients and expand our international networks. Similarly, a broader scope of services across all brands will bring more job opportunities to candidates.

We are currently executing the planned integration of the two Group’s operations to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible and there is immediate value for all clients, candidates, employees and investors.

With an enhanced geographical footprint, a larger range of services and a strengthened balance sheet, this merger formed the centre piece for the Group’s future growth ambitions and its ability to deliver on its promise of improved customer service to its clients.