About Bobbie Foot
General Manager Infrastructure & Services, BMA
Global WIM100, 2020
Globally Recognised Just Transitions Leader
Bobbie Foot is a globally recognised Just Transitions leader in the mining industry; a Psychological Safety specialist, and an authority on Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) innovation in large-scale infrastructure and mining operations.
Bobbie has developed and led large geographically distributed teams in complex, rapidly changing environments.
As General Manager Infrastructure and Services, BMA, Bobbie oversees delivery of supporting services to a workforce of 8500 people and associated communities, including operating one of Australia’s busiest regional airports, accommodation villages with over 4000 beds total, a housing portfolio of 1500 houses, bussing transport and water and utilities provision.
Bobbie is a member of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Group of Experts for Coal Methane and Just Transitions; and Chairs the UNECE Task Force for Just Transitions.
Bobbie is a Director of the University of Qld Sustainable Minerals Institute Advisory Board and Chairs the Qld Resources Industry Respect at Work Committee. She is a previous industry
representative on the Qld Coal Mining Safety & Health Advisory Committee and chaired the Minerals Industry Safety & Health Centre Advisory Board.
With unwavering commitment and values-based leadership, Bobbie’s over 20-year career in the resources industry has focused on driving innovation to continuously improve HSE outcomes and reduce risk. Bobbie has led significant cultural change in BHP, and across the mining industry, resulting in better sustainability outcomes. She has developed and implemented comprehensive mental health programs based on a culture of care.
Her expertise is applied in local operational teams, in national industry leadership, and on a global level, where she uses Psychological Safety as the framework to ensure that all voices are considered and heard.
Specialties: Just Transitions, Psychological Safety and mental health, business and operational improvement, HSE innovation, risk management, safety and leadership culture, fatigue management, leadership development, diversity and inclusion and sustainability.
"Together, I know we can grow the leadership that’s needed for the transformation of mining in accordance with Just Transition principles to mitigate climate change, foster community development and grow economies."
Bobbie Foot
Awards
Global WIM100, 2020
100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining
(WIM100) highlights the wealth of female
talent within the global mining industry,
celebrates their ‘above & beyond’
contributions to the industry, and identifies
role models for future generations.
Qld Exceptional Woman in Resources - Runner up
Women in Mining and Resources Qld open category for Exceptional Women in Resources
Health Merit Award
Global Health award for developing and implementing the BHP Iron Ore Fatigue Management program that set a new standard in fatigue management for the mining industry in WA.
Health Merit Award
Aug 2005
Global HSEC award for developing and implementing the musculoskeletal injury prevention program at Cannington which halved the MSD injuries at the mine
Individual Health and Safety Excellence Award
Nov 2004
Individual excellence award for developing and implementing the Cannington musculoskeletal injury reduction program.
Global WIM100, 2020
100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining (WIM100) highlights the wealth of female talent within the global mining industry, celebrates their ‘above & beyond’ contributions to the industry, and identifies role models for future generations.
Qld Exceptional Woman in Resources - Runner up
Women in Mining and Resources Qld open category for Exceptional Women in Resources
Health Merit Award
Global Health award for developing and implementing the BHP Iron Ore Fatigue Management program that set a new standard in fatigue management for the mining industry in WA.
Health Merit Award
Aug 2005
Global HSEC award for developing and implementing the musculoskeletal injury prevention program at Cannington which halved the MSD injuries at the mine
Individual Health and Safety Excellence Award
Nov 2004
Individual excellence award for developing and implementing the Cannington musculoskeletal injury reduction program.
Memberships
Women on Boards
Member, 2013 – present
Australian Institute of Company Directors
GAICD, 2019 – present
"On behalf of the Global Methane Initiative (GMI), thank you for your invaluable contribution to the 2024 Global Methane Forum during the Plenary Session, Succeeding Locally to Mobilize Methane Action. Your remarks on the importance of a just transition in the coal and energy sector during our transition as a society to a clean energy economy provided an important environmental justice perspective when considering methane mitigation policy work…..we heard from many participants that they enjoyed and gained new insights and ideas from the discussion."
Denise Mulholland
Director, Secretariat
Global Methane Initiative, 2024
2024 Global Methane Forum
Geneva, Switzerland, 18-21 March 2024