Wynonna is a recognised 4th Generation Australian South Sea Islander, 4th Generation Farmer and a proud First Nations Woman from the Kurandji clan from the Yidinji Peoples.

“I believe that Wadda Mooli will provide opportunities, guidance, support and structure back to our peoples and the community. It is my goal and hope to see us grow as a successful business and give other first nations peoples job opportunities back on country. I was previously employed with BHP at Daunia Mine as Mine Control for their Autonomous mining fleet in the control room. I have been in Mine Control, Dispatch and coordinator roles for most of my career working with Mining Companies such as Adani/Bravus, BHP, Thiess and Yancoal developing mining techniques and structuring mining pits around mining plans. I am also experienced in coordination, leadership, management, dispatching and developing meaningful relationships with other first nations people throughout the communities in the state.”

Wynonna has been a Production Dispatcher and enjoys being challenged on a day-to-day basis. She has had the privilege of establishing a Dispatch in a New Mine (Carmichael Mine - Bravus) which saw her work collaboratively with other skilled personnel in planning, developing and training for the process of dispatch to run smooth and effectively to reduce any risks and maintain the safety of our fellow staff and plant equipment.

Key Skills and Expertise:

✓     Production-based systems

✓     Provide leadership and direction to the Mining team and Personnel on site

✓     Redeveloping old systems into a new flow and productive manner

✓     Managing maintenance breakdown overviews

✓     Assisting in travel and accommodation for all employees

✓     Superintendents’ production overview reports

✓     Creating time management usage modules

✓     Coordinating/ Directing Mine Pits

✓     Coordinating the safe movement of All mine Machinery and operators

Wynonna’s family have come from an agricultural background, working on country. She has been raised with many respectable attributes that has given her the drive to help our First Nations peoples.

“Coming from well-respected family in the Burdekin Region I feel I have an advantage within the community to build better working from as far north as Cooktown down to Rockhampton.”

Wynonna has played a key role in networking and building partnerships to maintain personal and professional relationships within her family business and also within her community and those she has worked upon.