AMMA: our people shaping your future

 

AMMA provides industry advocacy, workplace advice and training solutions for companies in the resources and energy sector.

 

AMMA:

§ is the sector’s representative voice, undertaking research and industry advocacy to advance our members’ interests

§ provides valued information, training and consultancy services

§ enables structured and informal networking opportunities for employee relations professionals

§ delivers extensive ‘hands on’ experience and a proven track record

§ creates innovative solutions that reflect our members’ needs.

 

An investment in AMMA is an investment in the future of the resources and energy sector.

 

Our members include companies directly employing 170,000 working Australians in industries including mining, hydrocarbons, maritime, exploration, energy, transport, construction, smelting and refining, as well as suppliers to these industries.

 

For more information on the benefits of AMMA Membership click here.

 

To join AMMA, phone 1800 627 771 or click here to request a Membership Pack.

 

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AMMA’s services

 

Our national presence and industry knowledge is a source of competitive advantage to our members. Our services include:

 

§ AMMA industry support: representation before state and federal governments, tribunals and advisory bodies, and advice on current developments. > More Information

 

§ AMMA consultancy: advice on terms and conditions of employment, development of human resource strategic plans, design and implementation of flexible working arrangements and related issues. > More Information

 

§ AMMA training: diverse employee relations training, nationally-accredited packages specific to the resources sector, and a full complement of Frontline Management modules. > More Information

 

§ AMMA networking and information exchange: publications, industry forums, conferences, information exchange, overseas missions and industry studies.

 

§ AMMA research services: research on currently pertinent issues and sector practices and conditions, conducted upon specific request or as part of AMMA’s ongoing broader information services to members.

 

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Activities report to members

 

Each October, AMMA publishes an overview of the services it has provided to and on behalf of its members during the year just ended. A copy of the most recent report is available in the publications section.

 

Members

 

AMMA is a member-driven organisation. Our membership consists of more than 300 major resource sector employers, including some of the largest employers in Australia. Whilst many members share common interests, the diversity of those interests is never compromised by binding members to collective decisions.

 

amma board

 

AMMA is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from the ranks of its members.

 

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AMMA Board Reference Group

 

The Board is supported by AMMA’s Board Reference Group, which is made up of senior Directors, human resources and employee relations practitioners currently working for AMMA member companies. It has two purposes:

 

§ to keep the AMMA Board informed of strategic human resource and employee relations issues confronting the resource sector; and

 

§ to carry out research and project work, as directed by the Board.

 

The Board Reference Group plays a key role in identifying current and emerging human resource and employee relations issues. It then provides strategic input into the development of any industry position on those issues, for example on transmission of business.

 

The Group also closely monitors issues of union coverage and representation. In this capacity, it is able to ensure that any adverse impacts on the resource sector are identified and minimised.

 

AMMA’s Board Reference Group is currently drawn from members including Queensland Alumina Ltd, Skilled Group, ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd, Fluor Australia Pty Ltd, Newcrest Mining Ltd, Woodside Energy Ltd, P&O Maritime Services, Boart Longyear Pty Ltd, Compass Group (Aust) Pty Ltd, Universal Sodexho Pty Ltd, HWE Mining Pty Ltd, Santos Ltd, Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, Thiess, Alcoa World Alumina Australia, OZ Minerals, and Newmont Asia Pacific.

 

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AMMA initiatives

 

In order for us to continue to provide quality services using innovative approaches AMMA has developed a number of initiatives, several of which are described below.

 

Quality assurance: AMMA has ISO 9001 accreditation. This is part of an overall business strategy to ensure AMMA adopts quality assurance processes, as a means of maintaining our competitive edge. This reinforces AMMA’s commitment to being the leading provider of human resource and employee relations services to the resource sector.

 

Use of technology: AMMA endeavours to use contemporary technology to ensure that it remains accessible to all members.  Our latest initiative is conducting Member Forums online via the internet.  This service provides a cost-effective and efficient means for members located in remote areas to stay in touch with employee relations developments.

 

Our initiatives in action: Over the years, AMMA has always been at the forefront in addressing the issues that are critical to our members in the resource and allied sectors.  AMMA’s research papers all receive substantial attention and make a major contribution to the national employee relations management debate.

 

Our position papers have dealt with topics such as reform options for workplace relations legislation and the case for ongoing flexibility in employment relations. These may be accessed on our publications page.

 

The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) operates, pursuant to the Corporations Law, as a not-for-profit organisation.

 

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