"When we lift each other up, we make space for everyone to thrive.”

At South32, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where we operate and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute.

Dusti Rowden, Technician Maintenance Fitter at Worsley Alumina

Dusti started at Worsley Alumina in Western Australia as a cleaning contractor before taking on a process operator traineeship and later completing a mechanical fitter apprenticeship. Now a qualified mechanical fitter in the major shutdowns team, she has stepped into leadership as a supervisor and is also a trained health and safety representative.

“Inclusion means creating a workplace where every person feels seen, heard, and valued — not just for what they do, but for who they are. 

“It’s about fostering an environment where people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and bring their full selves to work without fear of being overlooked or underestimated.

"When we lift each other up, push for real change, and create a culture of belonging, we make space for everyone to thrive.”

Felicidade Machaieie, Paste-Plant Operator at Mozal Aluminium

Felicidade has worked at Mozal Aluminium in Mozambique for 14 years and thrives on the challenges of her role, valuing the opportunities South32 provides to develop her skills and grow in her career.

“Inclusion means feeling like part of the company, being able to showcase my potential, and knowing my contribution is valued. I feel heard, and I can see that my opinions matter.

“In the past, I was shy and reserved, but today I feel more confident and empowered, with the regular Active Bystander training sessions playing a big role in this transformation.

“A supportive environment allows people to grow and take on new challenges — I’ve seen this firsthand in my journey at Mozal.”

Jayne Finch, Manager Project Integration at Hermosa

Jayne recently joined South32 at our Hermosa Project in Arizona and is passionate about helping teams work together effectively. She focuses on ensuring different parts of a project are well connected, so risks and opportunities are identified early, and teams can collaborate to find the best solutions.

“Inclusion means finding what we have in common rather than focusing on differences. It takes a little more time, but it’s always worth the effort.

“We can create a more inclusive workplace by valuing people for what they can contribute rather than what they have done before. Encouraging diverse thoughts and opinions helps new perspectives be heard and valued.”