BHP and BMA employees can register at any time to use the Local Buying Program for their procurement needs. Buyers will be required to validate their registrations via their BHP email. Once registered, buyers can source goods and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.
BHP / BMA Employee Registration
Tier A Contractor employees can register at any time to use the Local Buying Program for their procurement needs. Buyers will be required to validate their registrations via their Tier A Contractor email. Once registered, buyers can source goods and services from Local Buying Program suppliers by raising Work Instructions.
The HORIZON Program is delivered by First Nations X, Atomic Sky & Project Play Up – Leadership for Women, and made possible by support from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation’s New Industries Fund X-tend grant, Local Buying Foundation, Gold Fields and the Mt Burdett Foundation, as well as the following companies
An 8 week program to take control of your workflows, eliminate repetitive tasks, and unleash the full power of Microsoft 365.
Over eight weeks, this hands-on program walks you step-by-step through practical tools, AI features, and automation workflows that will transform the way you work.
Mine Pitch is a unique opportunity for Queensland innovators; start-ups and scale-ups to get a foot in the door to showcase their product and/or service solutions that can benefit the Mining, METS and Resource sector. Its a platform for some of Australia’s largest and most profitable companies to procure innovative new products and services locally, providing direct access to a panel of decision makers to gain feedback, advice, and connections to relevant parties for product trials.
Mine Pitch is a quarterly event throughout the year. Startups and Scale-ups will be joined by a panel of industry representatives that will provide feedback, advice and connections to the presenting companies. All parties will have opportunities to connect one on one following the event to further commercial discussions.
There have been several changes to casual employment laws. These include changes to:
• how casual work is defined
• the pathway to full-time or part-time employment
• employee and employer responsibilities.
Join us to celebrate women in the manufacturing industry in the Mackay region!
Do you know the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Whether you’re a worker or you’re engaging workers, we can help clarify your understanding. Also, find out more about ‘employee-like workers’ and what to do if you’re employee who thinks they’ve been misclassified as a contractor.
In this webinar we will also explore the following topics: • Changes to definitions and protections for independent contractors and regulated workers • Minimum standard orders and protections for employee-like workers in the gig economy • Where to find more information relating to regulated workers.
Introductory level – this webinar is suitable for all knowledge levels and will not cover complex information. A recording of this webinar will be made available for 30 days to everyone who registers for the session. You can find more upcoming webinars at www.fairwork.gov.au/webinars.
Have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.
In this practical 2 hour workshop, digital transformation expert Glen Fry, will assist you as a manufacturing leader to:
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) offer a suite of masterclasses designed to strengthen your small business knowledge.
During these free online sessions, you will have the opportunity to speak with experienced tax officers, ask questions and gain insights tailored to your business needs.
Access the free resources now at – https://smallbusiness.taxsuperandyou.gov.au/
To get the most from the masterclasses we recommend you complete the online learning before attending. This will give you time to consider what you’ve learned, reflect and prepare any questions you have to ask at the webinar.
The Mackay Manufacturing Hub Regional Networking Event on the 30th of September is an opportunity to meet the local Manufacturing Hub team and hear from Industry Leaders from across the State.
You will be able to provided with information on Queensland Government support for local manufacturing businesses and our 2 guest speakers are:
Brad Parsons – An ecosystem orchestrator at Rely Ability, a company that provides digital transformation and industrial data solutions for sustainability; and
Jordan Morris – Manufacturing Skills Queensland – Industry Development Manager and Queensland Industry Skills and Jobs Advisor – Manufacturing and Engineering Stream
Discover the full potential of Outlook! This workshop will show you how to transform Outlook into a powerhouse for productivity and efficiency, covering email management, calendar organisation, and task scheduling.
Join the Mackay Manufacturing Hubs for a two-day, hands-on workshop tailored to SME manufacturers, designed in response to industry feedback. Learn how lean thinking can drive productivity, reduce waste, cut costs, and boost employee engagement.
Local businesses and procurement professionals are invited to the 4th annual Indigenous Business Expo for the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
The event highlights culture, innovation, capability, and diversity of First Nations businesses across many business sectors. It’s an opportunity for procurement teams and decision-makers in mining, manufacturing, government, health, tourism, arts, education, construction, and agriculture to connect directly with Indigenous suppliers and explore future partnerships.
As AI becomes more accessible, small businesses face both new security risks and powerful protection tools. This workshop will help you understand how AI impacts cyber security and what you can do to safeguard your business.
Learn how to secure your business by implementing strong passwords, using password managers and adopting safe password management practices.
This year’s conference will provide you with the skills, knowledge and insights to facilitate your journey to becoming a strong, informed and inspiring leader. Learn the importance of creating a healthy workplace culture and motivating your team for optimum performance.
Participants will learn how to use AI to save time, reduce admin tasks, and streamline marketing efforts. This workshop is ideal for any business owners uncertain about Artificial Intelligence and are keen to learn how to use it to optimise activities and support business growth.
This webinar will provide you with practical tips to help you to prepare comprehensive and conforming bids to tender for government and private sector contracts
Most small businesses are accidentally left open to hackers, we will cover two factor authentication, password managers, types of attacks and security software.
In this “live workshop”, you will see every step to set up your WordPress website and start building it using the popular Divi theme.
Steps include:
Participants can either watch and take notes, or if you would like to follow along, you will need to have a hosting account set up with your domain pointed to the hosting account, and a subscription for the Divi theme from Elegant Themes.
Join us for this informative webinar, where we will break down climate disclosure obligations and government policies to explain how this will affect smaller businesses, as well as highlight some of the exciting new opportunities within the net zero economy.
ICN’s National Climate Director – Dr Vanessa Rauland will help you to:
Unpack the essentials of upcoming mandatory climate reporting for businesses
Understand the downstream impact on your business as a supplier
Learn how to prepare your business and take proactive steps
Understand the emerging opportunities in Australia’s net zero transformation
Learn how to monitor and respond to online reviews, manage your brand’s reputation, and engage with customers effectively.
What you’ll learn:
In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to use advanced Excel functions like IF, SUMIF, and VLOOKUP, along with conditional formatting to automate routine calculations. Ideal for small business operators who want to reduce manual data entry, create efficient workflows, and confidently present accurate figures to accountants, partners, or stakeholders.
Learn how to set up auto replies, update office hours, create effective social posts and marketing strategies to prepare your business for the holiday season.
