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Whether it be a long term career that you already have your eye on, or are undecided on the long term direction your career will take, IGO has a huge amount of opportunities available to its staff. I have had a fairly long working career. It has taking me in a few different directions in which I have worked in privately owned business's as well as one of Australia's biggest companies. Never have I seen the opportunities as well as the support to ensure our staff get the best possible opportunity to achieve the working goal. I am a living testament to this.
Career path
Sales-Product Manager
IGO Limited
From 01/1990 to 01/2003Sales Manager
IGO Limited
From 01/2003 to 01/2005Managing Director
IGO Limited
From 01/2005 to 01/2017No Description Provided
Company
What do you live about your job and the company?
With exploration at IGO we have areas all over Australia which are of interest to us for possible future resources that go hand in hand with the company vision. To take this further we must investigate thoroughly. With my role this means my work is required and various locations and with various Traditional Owner groups as well as Land owners. It is a great way to see our state, and hopefully country. Also as mentioned my role has various facets which include administrative work, map design and creation, permits and documentation, as well as more labor intensive work such as drill core sample processing and logistics. Every day is different and brings its own form of satisfaction to the role.
Greatest achievements
In 2021 I was lucky enough to win the spirit award for IGO. This is for the staff member that lives by the IGO values. Basically a good person who values others and basically does the right thing. A good bloke I suppose. I still remember the night and how humbled I was on the announcement. That night I made a speech totally unplanned. It was easy. Honestly IGO brought the best out in me and all I did was thank them for that. I am so proud of that award and that night, but also how it has given me the oppportiunity to pass on my experiences to others, including new recruits to our company.
Natasha C
Mine Geologist
Top Insider Advice
Always pick a job/ role that will provide you more experience within your role and sometimes beyond your role this will create an environment for growth.
Kate M
Top Insider Advice
IGO is a values based organisation and throughout our recruitment process we will be looking at how you align to those values. When applying to IGO try to demonstrate this in your resume and cover letter, stand out from the crowd! When applying to IGO it is equally as important for you to get to know us as much as we would like to get to know you. If you are selected for an interview do some research on IGO and be inquisitive by asking questions that demonstrate your current knowledge of IGO.
Jessica M
Exploration Geologist
Top Insider Advice
I had a lot of difficulty in my earlier years engaging with STEM subjects, and while at uni understanding what my potential options were, because I struggled to find many role models that I could relate to, particularly female role models that I could look to for influence. While I am grateful for my roundabout journey into earth science, having some mentors and STEM positive influences around me would have taken away a lot of the stress and frustration, and provided me more of a sense of direction earlier on. Now, I have a lot more people around me who can speak to their pathways, whether it's regarding earth science, academia, industry focus, work-life balance, or simply life administration in an ever-busying world. It is very centering for me to be able to speak to people about their experiences or life challenges. Now that I am in more of a position to offer my own advice on pathways into STEM careers etc, I try to be involved as much as I can in various organisations and events that seek to engage young people, and particularly young females in STEM and industry roles. I hope to be the role model for others that I couldn't seek out myself.