Home

New Professionals Network

New Professionals Network

The New Professionals Network is a free community for resources professionals in the first five years of their careers.

Grow your network and knowledge in 2025 with over 27 dedicated New Professionals Network events spanning four formats: Coffee Connections, Industry Insight Symposiums, Mining Minds Mixers, and Industry Connect Virtual Forums.

Attend keynote presentations, Q&As, panel discussions and dedicated community-building events, plus network with industry peers, business leaders and experts in low-pressure environments.

Get notified first when event registrations open and access the resource "5 Key Pillars of Successful Leadership in Mining" when you join free now.

I'm interested in...

Events Ambassadors Join the community News Resources

Connect and upskill in 2025

In response to the needs of new professionals in the resources industry, we have developed four outstanding event types that will take place across Australia in 2025. These include the Industry Insight Symposium Series, Mining Minds Mixers, the Coffee Connections Series and the 100% online Industry Connect Virtual Forum. Click through to discover more about each event type.

Get early events access

Industry Insight Symposium

Through this exciting learning format, emerging leaders will hear a keynote address from a distinguished speaker offering valuable perspectives on a topical issue. Afterwards, attendees can enjoy relaxed networking with peers and business leaders. Sessions will take place in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Register now

Coffee Connections

This thoughtfully curated breakfast gathering is exclusive to new professionals. Spearheaded by our regional NPN Ambassadors, and held in person, new professionals will engage in insightful discussions and enjoy a leisurely morning meal in the heart of the city. Attendees are welcome to bring along other new professionals from the resources sector - all disciplines are welcome.

Register now

Industry Connect Virtual Forum

This virtual event series is an exceptional and accessible experience that particularly caters to FIFO workers and individuals in regional areas. Providing a unique blend of knowledge-sharing and virtual networking, this online series serves as an essential platform for those eager to excel in the ever-evolving resources sector, irrespective of their geographical location or work schedule.

Register now

Mining Minds Mixer

In a “speed-mentoring” format, this gathering enables emerging leaders to connect with seasoned professionals and chart their path in the post-academic phase of their career.

Register now

New Professionals Network Events

New Professionals Network

Industry Connect Virtual Forum - Online

1

PD HOURS

Online
26 Mar 2025

New Professionals Network

Industry Insight Symposium - Hunter

1

PD HOURS

Newcastle
3 Apr 2025

New Professionals Network

Coffee Connections - Perth

1

PD HOURS

Perth
22 Apr 2025

New Professionals Network

Coffee Connections - Brisbane

Brisbane
1 May 2025

New Professionals Network

Industry Insight Symposium - Tasmania

1

PD HOURS

Hobart
8 May 2025

New Professionals Network

Mining Minds Mixer - Melbourne

1

PD HOURS

Melbourne
15 May 2025

New Professionals Network

Industry Insight Symposium - Perth

1

PD HOURS

Perth
22 May 2025

New Professionals Network

Industry Insight Symposium - Sydney

1

PD HOURS

Sydney
4 August 2025

New Professionals Network 2025 calendar

Discover over 27 events - both in-person and online - across the country, specifically created to support new professionals in the resources sector.

View calendar

Thank you to our New Professionals Network sponsor:

Principal Partner

Support the future workforce

Become a New Professionals Network partner

View prospectus

New Professionals Network News

New Professionals Network

Perth to host the APAC Mining Games in 2025

350 words, 2 min read

New Professionals Network

AusIMM New Professionals Network ambassador nominations 2025

390 words, 2 min read

Get the latest news

Gain early access to events, free resources and the latest New Professionals Network News.

Subscribe now

New Professionals Network Ambassadors

Joshua Noonan

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for New South Wales

Liam Kelly-Sigurdsson

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for New South Wales

Taylor McDonald

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for New South Wales

Thomas Brown

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for New South Wales

Thomas Jackson

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for New South Wales

Zack Oswald

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for New South Wales

Seongho Jo

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Northern Territories

Braydon Haskett

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Queensland

Eric O. Ansah

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Queensland

Maggie Ng

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Queensland

Tobias Massang

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Queensland

Adeleine Watson

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for South Australia

Tristram Fyfe

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for South Australia

Binol Binoy

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Tasmania

Eric Zubcic

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Victoria

Amir Cooper

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Western Australia

Amy Henderson

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Western Australia

Guster Laufmann

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Western Australia

Jemima Reid

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Western Australia

Matthew Zhang

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Western Australia

Mistrel Fetzer Boegheim

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Western Australia

Olivia Ash

AAusIMM

New Professionals Network

Ambassador for Western Australia

New Professionals Network calendar

View all the NPN events taking place in 2025

Download PDF

5 Key Pillars of Successful Leadership in Mining

Discover the key components of successful leadership in mining and pathways for developing any gaps in your leadership capabilities. This resource was developed in consultation with 10 new and established resources professionals. Access below.

Access "5 Key Pillars of Successful Leadership in Mining" by joining the New Professionals Network.