Local students take a tour of our recycling site in Hemmant
Last week, we were thrilled to have some local high school students join us at our recycling site in Hemmant as part of the GFG Foundation, Brisbane. We took the students through an overview of recycling and discussed the many different career opportunities available across our business. We also took the students on a site…
Read MoreIn conversation with Hilary Scott
Who is Hilary Scott? In short – she’s a powerhouse. Hilary is Group Counsel for InfraBuild and more broadly, GFG Australia. Under her leadership, the Legal team help facilitate all major business decisions and strategic plays… often unnoticed. We sit down with Hilary to learn a little more about who she is and how she…
Read MoreMeet Michelle Romeo and Lynda Fogarty
Continuing our International Women’s Day celebrations, meet Michelle Romeo and Lynda Fogarty, two of our employees working in the Steel Mill at Rooty Hill site in Sydney. This dynamic duo are key members of Melt Shop team who raise the bar at work every day and prove that women can do anything.
Read MoreMeet Courtney Duddridge, Project Delivery Coordinator at InfraBuild
Courtney Duddridge is a legend in her own right. Her “can do” attitude tackling any role has seen her work in various teams across our business. Her impressive career is now seeing her contribute to nation building projects such as the major road projects in Victoria. What an inspirational member of our team!
Read MoreMeet Lily Collins – Non-Ferrous Trading Manager at InfraBuild
In support of International Women’s Day, we spoke to InfraBuild’s Lily Collins whose tenacity and willingness to take “leaps of faith” has seen her build an impressive career within the scrap metal industry in just six short years. Lily’s current role is as the Non-Ferrous Trading Manager at InfraBuild Recycling in Hemmant, a suburb of…
Read MoreMeet Vanessa Bhardwaj, our Data Scientist and Electronics and Communications Engineer at InfraBuild
Coinciding with World Engineering Day, we are taking the opportunity to kick start our International Women’s Day celebrations early by showcasing some of the outstanding women within our team. A key driver to our success as a business is the diversity our team brings and their contributions to how we as a business build futures…
Read MoreVacation students deliver final presentations after completing industrial experience at Newcastle Rod Mill
It has been an incredible 13 weeks of learning and mentorship at Newcastle Rod Mill. Engineering students, Lucy Ngondo, Jye Miskell, Lachlan Allwood, Charlie Moses and Martin Little joined our team in November, completing an induction, projects and presentations. Over the course of their time with us, learning included industrial workplace safety, emergency procedures, as…
Read MoreInfraBuild’s James Baker on his role and best career advice
Senior Mechanical Engineer at our Rooty Hill Rolling Mill, James Baker, says he’d recommend a career in the steel industry to anyone with drive and self-motivation. And after being at InfraBuild now for 13 years, it seems he has what it takes, which is good considering his typical day is anything but typical. It involves…
Read MoreInfraBuild’s Dave Cowan highlights important leadership skills with students at Emu Gully
InfraBuild’s Dave Cowan joined Emu Gully Adventure Education Group earlier this week for the Australian Industry Trade College rookies challenge. Speaking at the event, Dave Cowan, InfraBuild Reinforcing’s National Process Improvement Manager, shared career advice with budding students, highlighting important skills needed to join the workforce. Over the past 18 months and ahead of the…
Read More‘Be prepared to adapt’ Hayden Dagg on starting your career in the steel industry
Hayden Dagg pictured with fellow Uni trainees, 1968 Hayden Dagg’s parents envisaged a career of equestrian/rural glory for their son, unfortunately, a horse-riding accident when he was 14 resulted in an 11 week stay in Grafton Hospital recovering. His injuries meant a rethink of career, which led to Hayden’s move from Casino to Newcastle. He…
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