Committee Members are elected at each Annual General Meeting for a three year term. At the end of their term, committee members are eligible for re-election.
All positions are voluntary and Committee Members are expected to actively manage a portfolio within the Committee, regularly attend Committee meetings (held monthly) and assist at WA Mining Club events.
Jordan’s journey began as a mentee, and the support, knowledge, and connections she’s gained through the Club have shaped her both personally and professionally. She cares deeply about creating that same sense of opportunity and belonging for every member. Outside the Club, she is CCO at Striker and MAX Plant, and MD of Barakee. She’s passionate about sharing knowledge, strengthening the industry, and inspiring future generations.
Jordan Pedley is the newly elected President of the WA Mining Club. She’s proudly chaired the Young Professionals Committee for two years, run the Emerging Leaders mentorship program for three, and led the Club’s marketing and communications for four, elevating its profile across the Australian mining industry.
CEO – Barakee
Email: president@waminingclub.asn.au
Retired Mining Executive and Mining Engineer. Barry has been in the industry for 45 years, principally working for Mining Contractors in underground hard rock mines. This work has been across the world including, Africa, Asia, North and South America, Australia and New Zealand. Having been in leadership roles since a young age Barry has developed strong communication skills as well as an acute empathy for other people and their circumstances, particularly borne out on foreign assignments. His goal in life post-retirement is to support the next generation through his position on the WA Mining Club committee and particularly as Lead of the Education Engagement portfolio.
Natalie Taylor is a Strategic Partnerships Consultant with over 20 years of experience across the mining, legal, and agriculture sectors in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. As the current Secretary and former President of the WA Mining Club, she is passionate about strengthening the mining industry through collaboration, strategic partnerships, and professional development. Natalie leverages her extensive industry network to connect people, organisations, and opportunities, supporting business growth while championing education, networking, and pathways for the next generation. She is committed to creating lasting value through meaningful relationships, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable industry outcomes.
Consultant
Email: secretary@waminingclub.asn.au
Tracey Chan is the Head of Finance for Australia, with extensive experience supporting mining and resources organisations across Western Australia. She has a strong, hands‑on background in financial management, budgeting, cash flow oversight, governance, and reporting, developed through working closely with operational, executive and board‑level stakeholders.
As Treasurer, Tracey brings a disciplined and transparent approach to managing the Club’s finances, with a strong focus on financial sustainability, clear reporting, and supporting the Committee in effective decision‑making. She enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to practical outcomes that support the long‑term success of member‑based organisations.
Head of Finance – Barminco
Since graduating from the WA School of Mines in the early 90s as a Mining Engineer, Rob has enjoyed a diverse resource industry career spanning more than 3 decades. Rob’s natural habitat is underground mine contracting, having spent half of his career with Macmahon Underground and a few years at Swick Mining Services. Beyond this, he’s had broad exposure to most facets of the resources industry, having worked in both underground and in open pit mining for both owner miners and contractors as well as part owning a mining supply company (Total Coolants), Following his last full time role as CEO of Novo Resources, he is now semi-retired and working as a consultant, actively involved in the WA Mining Club and mentoring a number of young professionals. Rob is regarded by his peers as being an energetic, innovative and creative thinker that understands the power of networking.
Consultant, RH Consultants
Tim is the current Business Development Director with CrossBoundary Energy, an Independent Power Producer (IPP) who builds remote hybrid power stations within our Australian mining industry. Tim’s involved in the Scoping Study, PFS, DFS and RFT stages of project development and has more than 20 years of experience in the resource industry. He became a member of the WA Mining Club over 6 years ago to increase his network within the mining industry. He has been a part of the WAMC committee for the past 2 years and is the current Membership Lead. This year Tim joined the Young Professionals subcommittee as he has a passion for helping young people succeed. He is also a part of the WAMC Emerging Leaders program and is currently mentoring 2 young professionals.
Business Development Director – Cross Boundary Energy
Drew is a proven leader with 23 years experience in the mining and resources sector, specializing in project management, asset management, and mobile equipment operations. A Heavy Diesel Mechanic by trade with ongoing Executive MBA studies, he has honed a versatile skill set that includes financial management, strategic partnership management, and industry standards compliance.
Through Drew’s tenure at both Tier One mining houses and leading contractors in the industry, he has showcased his strategic foresight and collaborative prowess, where he has spearheaded mobile equipment strategies, negotiated global agreements, and championed initiatives for emission reduction and technological innovation. Drew’s commitment to excellence is evident in his track record of managing large-scale capital projects, fostering high-performance teams, and implementing process improvements.
With his comprehensive understanding of the mining industry and proven leadership acumen, Drew feels he is poised to make invaluable contributions to the WA Mining Club committee. His expertise in project management, supply chain optimization, and stakeholder engagement aligns seamlessly with the committee’s objectives, promising to drive positive change and foster a thriving mining community.
Group Manager – Asset Management Consultant, Gold Fields
Shelley is a commercial and contracts professional with over 15 years’ experience working directly with exploration and mining companies across multiple commodities in Western Australia. Shelley is passionate about the future of WA’s mining industry and is committed to supporting its growth through encouraging collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
By joining the WA Mining Club Committee, it is an opportunity for her to give back to the industry that has shaped her career. She will bring a practical, solutions-focused approach, strong governance skills, and a well-established network across the sector. She is keen to help grow the Club’s impact by supporting events, fostering connections, and promoting professional development across all levels of the industry.
Consultant
As an active member of the WA Mining Club since 2005, Christine has over 20+ years experience working across a broad range of disciplines in her career within the mining industry, from early exploration through to mine development, production, operations and process optimisation. Christine has held senior leadership roles utilising her knowledge and expertise, driving successful business outcomes through organisational development, employee engagement, training initiatives, talent acquisition and strategic resource planning.
Currently, Christine is the Human Resources Manager at Sitech (WA) Pty Ltd, a national organisation, leaders in premium Site Technology solutions, improving operational efficiencies and project workflows for the mining and resource industries. She holds an Adv Dipl of Management (Human Resources) and a Dipl of Information Technology (Cybersecurity), and is dedicated to supporting the mining community and the WAMC Committee.
Human Resources Manager – Sitech (WA) Pty Ltd
Bernard is the Associate Director of Mining & Industrial Services at Zenith Search, where he partners with mining companies across Western Australia to build the leadership and technical capability that underpins performance. His journey in the industry started on site and has evolved into working alongside owners, operators and contractors at a strategic level – giving him a genuine appreciation for both the people and the challenges that drive our sector.
Bernard previously had the privilege of serving on the Young Professionals Advisory Committee (now EPAC) at the WA Mining Club, where he was deeply committed to creating meaningful opportunities for emerging leaders and strengthening the future pipeline of our industry. Bernard cares deeply about the WA mining sector especially its people, its future, and the role we all play in shaping it. He believes the Club has a unique platform to connect, influence and elevate the industry – and is motivated to contribute to that in a meaningful way.
Associate Director – Zenith Search
email: ep@waminingclub.asn.au
