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In the early days of the Leonora workshop, one of our most loyal team members arrived without a resume 🐾

Around eight years ago, Buddy wandered into the new Goldfields yard and quickly made himself at home. Adopted by the workshop crew, he became a much-loved part of the team.

Officially, Buddy was in charge of yard security. Unofficially, he kept morale high, greeted everyone each morning and made sure no one ate lunch alone.

Although Buddy is no longer with us, he’s still remembered for his energy, loyalty and the impact he had on everyone he met.

A true four-legged legend of Leonora 🐶

This one goes out to Masiu 👏

Linkforce’s Living Our Values initiative recognises the people who show up and go the extra mile. Running since 2023, it’s built on peer nominations, shining a light on the behaviours that shape our culture day to day.

Masiu, one of our scaffolders, recently received multiple nominations from his crew. When site requirements shifted mid-shutdown, he stayed calm, supported his team and kept sharing his knowledge at every step.

The result was a safe shutdown and high-quality work delivered under pressure, a clear example of our value of Determination in action.

Congrats Masiu!

Last week, Larissa and Lihandra from our Recruitment team attended the CBC Fremantle Careers Day, chatting with students about trades, career pathways and what working in the resources industry can really look like.

Connecting with the next generation early is something we value, and it was great to see so many students curious about what our industry has to offer.

Thanks to CBC Fremantle for having us! We look forward to seeing some of those faces again in the years ahead.

One more round of words for the mums from the Linkforce team. 💐

To every mum and mother figure out there, we hope your day was as special as you are!

Luke, Managing Director:
“My mum taught me that you create your own path in this world, to stay true to your values and be the best version of yourself every day.”

Iriapa, Leading Hand:
“My wife is my rock. She keeps me grounded and is the most selfless person I know. Our babies and I are so lucky to have her.”

Rebecca, Compliance Team Lead:
“My mum means the world to me. She taught me how to find happiness in each day and how to laugh at myself. She teaches me to be a more patient mum with my kids.”

As we get closer to Sunday, a few more of our people share what makes the mum in their life so special. 💐

Selma, Rope Access Technician:
“My mum is strong, selfless and my biggest support. No matter what’s going on in life, I know I can always turn to her, even despite the distance.”

Joel, Leading Hand:
“My wife is an incredible mum and the heart of our world. She devotes all of her time to ensuring the kids feel safe, confident and loved in every way.”

Cassie, Learning and Development Lead:
“My mum is always the first to say yes when I ask for a favour, nothing is ever too much. She has been an amazing support since I became a mum, and I love how much my kids love her too.”

Mother’s Day is this Sunday! In the lead-up, we asked a few of our people to share what makes the mum in their life so special, and we’ll be sharing their words throughout the week. 💐

Gary, Senior Supervisor:
“My mother means the world to me. She is the first person I call when things get hard and has played the biggest part in making me who I am today.”

Lesley, Employee Engagement Coordinator:
“My mum taught me that love is something you show through support, consistency and always being there when it matters.”

Ben, Technical Services Consultant:
“I know my mum will always be there for me. The good, the bad and the ugly. She has always made sure I know that I am loved and that I have a safe place to turn to.”

The new and improved Vertical Services is now open!

Our Rope Access training facility has relocated to Welshpool, now home to one of the largest and most versatile IRATA-certified training structures in Australia.

Purpose-built to reflect real site conditions, the frame supports hands-on training, complex manoeuvres and advanced rescue scenarios in a controlled setting using industry-leading equipment.

If you’re looking to get your ropes ticket or level up your skills, this is the place to do it. Vertical Services is open to both Linkforce personnel and external participants.

To find out more or book in, visit the link:
https://www.verticalservices.com.au/training

How do you safely move a 3,500 tonne frigate?

When Babcock faced the challenge of relocating ex-warship HMAS Anzac, first to recover serviceable parts and then for disposal, Linkforce was part of the specialist supply chain that made it happen.

Our team delivered and installed 16 concrete blocks that kept the ship in place while in dry dock, adapting quickly as scope changes and unforeseen requirements emerged throughout the project.

A great result for a unique and complex job. Well done to the Babcock team. 💪

Thinking Outside the (Sand) Box: How Babcock Moved a Warship… Twice - Babcock Australasia When ex-warship HMAS Anzac was decommissioned in May 2024, she was docked on the Frigate Laydown Area (FLA) within the Australian Marine Complex’s Common User

We were glad to be back for the Cyrenian House Golf Day this year. A great day out on the rainy fairway in support of a cause that makes a real difference in our community.

Cyrenian House does vital work supporting people and families impacted by alcohol and other drug issues, and events like this play an important role in keeping that work going.

Special thanks to the Fortescue team for the invitation and a top day on the course.

With a workforce spread across multiple hubs and over 90 client sites, strong relationships don’t happen by chance. Site visits are one of the ways we keep our people connected.

Our Perth-based Recruitment and Compliance team members Orlagh, Samanta and Christine recently visited site to get a firsthand look at Linkforce operations. A big thanks to our site-based Engagement team for showing them firsthand what happens on the ground!

These visits gave them a real look at site life and gave our site personnel a chance to connect with the office team face-to-face.

“Over the past six years, I’ve developed not just as a tradesperson, but as a person.”

Meet Tim (pictured left), Electrical Leading Hand at Linkforce. Starting as a Trade Assistant in 2020, Tim worked his way through an electrical apprenticeship and is now leading crews on the CLAHDO Project.

“Opportunities come from commitment and performance. If you put the effort in, it’s recognised.”

See how Tim has built his career at Linkforce 👇

https://careers.linkforce.com.au/blogs/meet-our-people/meet-our-people%2Ftim