Red Dirt

Powerful Team

Greg Hobbs - Director

Greg Hobbs began his career in the recruitment arena in 2001 as a Recruitment Consultant for the Mining, Engineering and Drafting division for a Perth Recruitment Company. After gaining experience in the hire of both contract and permanent labour for the mining area, Greg decided it was time to pursue his own business venture.

With his hands on approach to recruitment and customer service, Greg has grown and continues to grow a loyal client base within the mining industry specialising in the area of Fixed Plant Processing and Maintenance. With an extensive mining background spanning over 12 years, Greg's experience in the industry comes from a variety of positions held ranging from Process Technician, Day Foreman to Process Shift Supervisor.

During his career Greg has worked innately within the Gold Mining area, holding senior positions with Bronzewing Mine site and McMahons Nifty Mine Site, as well as working at numerous sites including, St Barbara's, Great Victoria Gold, Corktree Well, Ashton, Newmont, Duketon, Harbour Lights and Craigiemore Mine Site all in various capacities. Having the mining and recruitment history has enabled Greg to bring to the table the expertise, training and education required to provide a professional service to clientele looking for mining personnel.

Email: greg@reddirt.com.au

Greg Jones - Recruitment Consultant

With a background spanning over 23 years in the mining industry, Greg has seen the changes from Forsyth Mining Services, Plutonic Resources to Homestake and now what is known as Barrick Gold of Australia spending 16 years working at Lawlers Gold Mine. Having held positions across the board to become the Mill Superintendent for 7 years at Barrick Gold, Greg has worked his way through the ranks from a Process Technician, to a Gold Room & Mill Foreman. Prior to his 16 year stay with Barrick Gold, Greg started out his mining career with Western Mining as a Process Technician responsible for the ball mill operation in both gold and nickel treatment sections, continuing on as a Process Technician at Gold Resources – Paringa Gold Mine, for a further 3 years.

In 2003, Greg decided to undertake a Perth based role within the mining industry with Imdex Minerals. As the Operations Manager, Greg was in charge of maintaining the safe and cost effective production and operation of all aspects of the mineral processing plant facilities. With a thorough understanding of mining, a recruitment position was offered to Greg as the Client Services Manager – Mining at a Perth recruitment company. With a wealth of experience within the resources industry, Greg came to Red Dirt Personnel in 2005 as a Recruitment Consultant.

As part of the recruitment team in charge of permanent and contract labour, Greg can provide valuable insight for both the client and contractor in managing the expectations of working with the mining field. For all your recruitment enquiries, Greg will be happy to assist.

Email: gregjones@reddirt.com.au

Justin Hobbs - Recruitment Consultant

Justin joined Red Dirt in 2009, bringing with him a diverse range of skills including over 8 years experience in the Mining Industry. Starting out at Argyle Diamond Mine in the maintenance area, Justin completed his Carpentry Apprenticeship in 1994. After completing his apprenticeship, Justin went to work for Bronzewing Gold Mine and Jundee Gold Mine in Maintenance and as a Field Assistant.

During his 5 years at Bronzewing, Justin moved into the underground field holding positions such as: UG Survey Assistant, UG Drillers Offsider, UG Charge Up Crew, UG Service Crew and UG Backfill Operator. In 2001 Justin decided to head back to Perth to use his trade skills and set up his own Roofing Contracting Company. Running a successful business for over 4 years Justin was presented with an opportunity to again diversify into yet another arena, as an Estimator.

Justin held the position of Estimator with Trustek until 2009 when the company was closed. It is this experience that Justin draws upon to provide the best service to all Red Dirt Clients and Contractors alike. Working with the recruitment team, you can depend on Justin to help with all your placement needs.

Email: justin@reddirt.com.au

Domenic Olimpio - Recruitment Consultant

Domenic has joined Red Dirt with an extensive background spanning 15 years in the mining industry. With Lawler's Gold Mine, Fox Resources (Radio Hill) and Nimary (Jundee) to name a few, Dom has worked at numerous mine sites throughout Western Australia working his way through the ranks as a Process Technician, Gold Room Foreman and Process Supervisor.

Along with his vast experience in Australia, Dom worked for many years in China & the Philippines. Dom started with Sino Gold at the Jiachaling Mine Site during the construction and commissioning phase, continuing on as a Trainer, through to relief Mill Manager. Dom was also involved in the construction and commission phase, holding similar positions at Lafayette Mining, at the Rapu Rapu project in the Philippines.

After years of working overseas, Dom decided to return to W.A and try his hand at another profession, running his own reticulation and landscaping company for 6 years. Dom's knowledge and firsthand experience of both local and overseas markets adds another dimension to the Red Dirt team.

Email: dom@reddirt.com.au

Nicole Palmer - Payroll/Administration/Marketing

Joining Red Dirt Personnel in 2006, Nicole spent the past 5 years working for the Fremantle Football Club (Dockers). In her role at Fremantle, Nicole started within the Finance Division responsible for the contract payments of the listed players and staff as well as the accounts for the Company. After 3 years in the role, Nicole decided to try her hand as a Sponsorship Executive for the Club looking after clients Coca-Cola Amatil, Fosters, Rick Hart, Alinta and 92.9 making sure all contractual obligations had been fulfilled and the increase the publics awareness of the sponsors association with Fremantle Football Club.

Prior to Fremantle, Nicole's working career included 3 years in Melbourne and Sydney holding roles with Ansett – Associate Banking Accountant in Melbourne and Sydney and then at Network Ten – Payroll/Accounts in Sydney, expanding her knowledge of accounting, marketing and differing industries. On moving back to Perth, Nicole regained employment with Argyle Diamonds (Rio Tinto) at the West Perth Office in the HR/Payroll Department. This role was also held prior to moving to the Eastern States, entailing the inducting and payment of Perth, site and award employees.

Nicole spent a year in Port Hedland working on contracts for BHP before moving into an accounting role for Western Deep Hole Drilling, Drill Corp and Precious Metals Australia. As the contact for all administration, workers compensation and payroll enquiries, Nicole is responsible for the medicals, flights, site forms, personnel details and payroll for Red Dirt Personnel contractors. A new field for Red Dirt Personnel will be the recruitment of Site Administration, with Nicole as your contact. Look out for us on Red FM – Friday's sports show.

Email: nicole@reddirt.com.au

Claire Shaw – Payroll/Administration

With a great understanding of the resource industry, Claire joined the Red Dirt team in September 2011, where she is responsible for the weekly payroll for all contractors and staff, and works closely with Nicole for all other administration functions within Red Dirt.

Coming from a resource background, Claire worked for Woodside Petroleum starting as a Commercial Trainee at 17 years old, and continued her career there spanning over 10 years. Whilst at Woodside Claire held a number of roles, working within the areas of: Payroll, Procurement & Logistics and SAP Support.

For the past 4 years and with 2 young children Claire created and was running her own home based business. Once the children were of school age the business was sold and she was eager to return to the workforce.

Claire is also able to assist with all queries relating to Payroll, Workers Compensation and many other administration duties for all contractors and clients of Red Dirt.

With a great outlook, background and enthusiasm to be successful we are positive Claire will be a valuable asset to Red Dirt Personnel.

We welcome Claire to the team.

Email: claire@reddirt.com.au

Vanessa Wiesenthal - Accounts Manager

Vanessa's vast experience in the corporate sector has been invaluable in maintaining the Accounting facet of Red Dirt Personnel. The extremely high level of commitment, loyalty and accuracy shown by Vanessa stems from an accounting background spaning 22 years. Working for Theo's Liquor Markets over 14 years as the Administration Manager/National Credit Manager, Vanessa was responsible for supervision and support of 13 staff, staff recruitment, training, payroll and the monthly reconciliations for year end procedures to name only a few areas. With 2 young children, Vanessa took on various accounting roles over the next few years on a part time basis working from home.

Vanessa started with Greg in 2002 as the Accounts Manager, working from her Sydney based home. In charge of Payroll, accounts, superannuation, PAYG and BAS Returns, the role required a great eye for detail and the ability to meet deadlines. As part of the team Vanessa keeps her focus on the strong accounting skills learnt throughout her working career. Having numerous certificates and qualifications has enabled Vanessa to maintain an exceptionally high level of commitment for Red Dirt Personnel, through excellent customer service and business ethics. Based in Queensland, Vanessa heads the Accounts Department, working day and night to continue the high level of service offered by Red Dirt Personnel.

Email: vanessa@reddirt.com.au or accounts@reddirt.com.au

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