ABOUT

As Principal of Moranbah State School, Anthony draws on his extensive experience teaching in rural and remote communities.  He aims to prepare students for a life of choice, not a life of chance – getting them ready for the coming technological changes.

Caroline is a director of Moranbah Discount Tyres and Mechanical and a board member of the Greater Whitsunday Alliance.  With over 30 years in the region, Caroline wants to see a stable economic platform developed, immune to the boom bust mining cycle.

An engagement expert, Mitchell believes communities themselves should be enabled and empowered to determine, and deliver, their own futures. Mitchell has worked with communities across the Bowen Basin for over twenty years, having held senior corporate affairs roles in some of the country’s top companies.

A small business owner, and active community member Melissa is working as a Director of C-Res among her many roles. She sees the potential for other local businesses to grow through access to technology and global markets.

Manager of the Moranbah Community Workers Club and President of Moranbah Traders Association, Ash has been in town for 11 years.  He describes the business community as “motivated” and is keen to ensure the future opportunities are realised.

Moranbah born and bred, Brianna has been the station manager at community radio station 4RFM for two years.  Looking to the future,  Brianna is keen for Moranbah to become more adaptable in the face of change.

Amanda has been a passionate volunteer in Moranbah for almost 20 years, and brings a wealth of knowledge about local community groups to her role with Smart Transformation. Keen to help a new generation of volunteers, Amanda is looking forward to advising Smart Transformation about the best ways to support community groups going forward.

Jasmine leads BHP’s Coal Community team, which functions across Queensland and New South Wales, with accountability for the delivery of Social Investment Plans and the company’s engagement on community issues. Jasmine brings to Smart Transformation almost two decades of community development experience gained both nationally and internationally, to support the aspirations of the Dysart and Moranbah communities.

As Principal of Moranbah State High School, Michelle has a wealth of knowledge after 32 years of working across the state with Education Queensland. She aims to prepare students for a future in the 21st century through the integration of digital technologies to maximise individual opportunities for future pathways for all students.

With a degree in Engineering, Vaughn joined BHP straight out of university and worked in Western Australia before making the move to the Bowen Basin over ten years ago.  Now leading the first BMA site to introduce autonomous haul trucks, Vaughn has a keen interest in new technology and its application inside and outside the mine gate.

Building a strong future for Dysart is the reason local grazier and agricultural businesswoman, Carley McDonnell has joined Smart Transformation, to look at the future for the next generation. 

Sandy describes her vision for Dysart as “liveable and loveable.” As a small business owner, parent and employer she also understands the importance of the community coming together to prepare for a changing future.  Sandy believes there are many opportunities awaiting the community.

As a long-term resident, community advocate and BMA employee Liz wears a number of hats. Liz believes that Dysart is strategically placed in the Bowen Basin to leverage technology changes that can deliver benefits across the community.

In her role at the Dysart Community Support Group Richelle connects with individuals and organisations across the local community and region.  From this perspective Richelle can see the positive impact effective collaborations can achieve.

An engagement expert, Mitchell believes communities themselves should be enabled and empowered to determine, and deliver, their own futures. Mitchell has worked with communities across the Bowen Basin for over twenty years, having held senior corporate affairs roles in some of the country’s top companies.

A former Mine Controller at BMA’s Saraji Mine, Chris runs the Dysart News and Post, a major supplier to BMA. Chris has lived in Dysart since the age of one, and now with four children of his own, he’s especially invested in the region’s future – which he’ll be working on through Smart Transformation. 

Seamus owns one of Dysart’s most successful businesses, Taylored Automotive.  He’s built it from the ground up over 10 years, and now has around 30 staff including seven apprentices. Through his participation in Smart Transformation, Seamus is looking to build on the community’s strengths, to encourage residents to move to Dysart.

As the Dysart Librarian, Jacky meets residents from all backgrounds including many new families, and would like to help bring everyone together more often. Jacky is excited to assist Smart Transformation support community programs and community-led social opportunities, especially for elderly residents and farming families as well as mining families.

Jasmine leads BHP’s Coal Community team, which functions across Queensland and New South Wales, with accountability for the delivery of Social Investment Plans and the company’s engagement on community issues. Jasmine brings to Smart Transformation almost two decades of community development experience gained both nationally and internationally, to support the aspirations of the Dysart and Moranbah communities.

Brianna moved to Dysart in 2020, and one of her key reasons was to be a part of the community and give back.  Through Smart Transformation, she wants to help Dysart identify and leverage opportunities, and ensure locals have the skills, capability and services required to unlock the benefits for the town and the next generation. 

With a preference for rural and country policing, Tim has come to Dysart with his family as the town’s senior police officer .  He’s keen to help the community in any way he can, particularly in relation to the provision of services through Smart Transformation.

General Manager BMA Saraji Mine

Dane is the General Manager at BMA’s Saraji Mine north of Dysart. With fifteen years in the resources industry, he has seen first-hand the changes and opportunities technology can bring – opportunities he is keen to see the Dysart community access through Smart Transformation.