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SUPPORTING OUR PEOPLE
Workforce Development and Wellbeing
Positive Workplace Cultures
Tasmania’s mining, manufacturing and energy sectors are the largest contributor to the economy of Tasmania employing 23,000 Tasmanians with a need for many thousands more much of this in regional Tasmania. We want to be employing the full diversity of Tasmanians, growing their skills and seeing our communities share in the opportunities our industries can provide.
Creating workplaces and cultures that actively strive every day for healthier, happier and more fulfilled employees is a commitment we take seriously. It cannot be tokenism, but a genuine recognition that better workplaces drive happier, healthier communities.
Inclusion and Diversity
TMEC recognises that our industries are not always seen as as attractive for the broader community. We want every Tasmanian to feel welcome and catered for so they can bring their very best talents and diverse thinking to the industries we operate in.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
The number one value and commitment of our industry is the wellbeing of our workforce where everyone goes to work and returns home safely and healthy. Mental health is a key factor of overall wellbeing and our ongoing commitment is to ensure we have actionable support to industry to provide the type of workplaces that best promote positive mental health, provide and effective and early response and integrate proactive programs.
Workforce Development
Our industries are constantly transforming to meet global demands and we need to play an active role in preparing the workforce that we need for the near furture and generations to come. Growing and attracting the workforce, skilling the workforce for the future, and connecting industry ecosystems such as improved housing and transport are key areas that we are actively working on with key stakeholders such as all levels of Government and our members in a community-wide approach.
Respectful Workplaces
Respect and safety should be the norms not the exceptions. TMEC has built this blueprint, which serves as a catalyst for reflecting community diversity, attracting talent, and driving innovation.
This program also features an online course, posters and a Certificate of Completion.
Child Safety
TMEC recognises our duty of care to children and young people and respects and promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
The Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework sets out clear expectations for how TMEC as an organisation will:
• Prioritise and promote the safety and well-being of all children and young people through the Child and Youth Safe Standards and Universal Principle and,
• Respond when there are concerns about a worker’s behaviour towards children and young people through the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
The Child Safe Code of Conduct Policy makes clear the expectations to any employees and contractors about how to conduct themselves to ensure a safe environment is applied.
Relevent News and Events
See recent and upcoming events as well as articles around inclusion and diversity, mental health and wellbeing and workplace development. Or you can browse the Diversity archive to find more historical information.
Women in Resources and Manufacturing Awards 2025 – Awards Luncheon
Celebrate our achievers and hear the voices of our female employees who are vital contributors to the industry.
JUNE 20, 2025 : Boathouse Launceston | Book now
Women in Resources and Manufacturing Awards 2025 – Launch Brunch
Brunch 9:30am – 11:30am | Thursday March 6, 2025 | Paranaple Convention Centre, Devonport |
Robert’s tips to a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace
Robert Butterfield ESM is an Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator at Copper Mines of Tasmania Mt Ly
NDS Disability Breakfast – Hobart
The Disability Employment Breakfast, held in Hobart, will be our final inclusion, diversity and equity breakfast for 2024.
A great opportunity to hear from experts in their field – this breakfast will be focused on employment of people with disabilities.
Inclusive Workplace, Smarter Business Breakfasts
More than 120 Tasmanian business leaders joined us in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart in May to find out more about the best pathways to make the most of inclusive workplaces.