Join Young Mining Professionals Brisbane and our special guest speakers at the next Wine after Work event:

Closing the Growing Technical and Leadership Capability Gap in the Resources Sector

As the critical skills shortage is a growing concern in industry, we are looking forward to discussing the most pressing challenges and exploring ways in which we can address these, with time allocated for an interactive Q&A session.

Our panel of guest speakers for the evening are:

Richard Livingstone-Blevins - Director at Talisman Partners.
Justin Joubert - Managing Director at Talisman Technical.
Grant Polwarth - Director at Talisman Partners.
Nathan Sharpe - Director at Talisman Partners.

Justin Joubert is a mining executive with over 15 years’ experience leading operational and corporate teams. He has worked across all stages of the mining life cycle, including mine approvals, greenfield operations, brownfield expansions and mine closure. Justin has held senior management and executive roles at AngloAmerican and Fitzroy Australia Resources, which have included the development and implementation of business-wide strategies as they relate to safety, compliance, risk management, ESG (Environment, Social, Governance), business improvement, corporate governance and mine site approvals. Justin holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Master in Business Administration (MBA), and Graduate Diploma of Mining Engineering (Mine Management).

Richard Livingstone-Blevins holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining), a First Class Mine Manager Certificate and a Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. He has held senior statutory competencies across Queensland and New South Wales in various underground coal mining operations. Richard also co-founded Fitzroy Australia Resources where he held various senior leadership and executive roles such as General Manager, COO and CEO. With over 17 years’ experience, Richard has played an instrumental role in delivering industry-leading results throughout several world-class mining organisations.

Grant Polwarth holds a Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation. He has held senior leadership roles throughout the mining industry, including Managing Director of Lake Coal, and co-founded Fitzroy Australia Resources in 2016 as CEO and Managing Director. In his leadership roles, he’s successfully fostered a culture of accountability, teamwork and respect. His ability to drive simplicity in complex project environments and confidence to challenge the status quo ensures clients achieve outcomes aligned with cultural improvement, stronger financial results and greater utilisation of equipment.

With over 10 years’ experience in the mining industry, Nathan Sharpe combines his passion for people leadership, operational experience and sporting accolades to drive and develop high performing teams. With over 100 matches played for the Australian Wallabies, 20 as Captain, Nathan played for over 15 years at the elite Australian level in rugby union. In 2010, Nathan transitioned out of sport and into the mining industry where he established SES Labour Solutions. Nathan brings unique capabilities in designing and delivering exceptional leadership and coaching development programs, which result in improved performance and long-standing relationships for clients.

Drinks and canapé platters will be provided, with special thanks to our event sponsor Talisman Partners.

Date: Thursday 6th October 2022
Time: 5:30pm to 9:00pm AEST
Venue: Port Office Hotel – Balcony Bar, 40 Edward St, Brisbane CBD
Cost: YMP Brisbane Members: $20, Non-members: $30

Please secure your tickets ASAP, as numbers are strictly limited.

We look forward to seeing you there!