Kelly Burke
About Kelly Burke
Kelly Burke serves as the Operations Lead and Site Senior Executive for the Aurukun Bauxite Project, bringing over a decade of experience in open cut mining production. Previously, Burke held various roles at Glencore and Rio Tinto, focusing on operations management and safety practices within the mining industry.
Current Role at Glencore
Kelly Burke serves as the Operations Lead and Site Senior Executive for the Aurukun Bauxite Project at Glencore. She has held this position since 2021 and continues to oversee operations in Aurukun, Queensland, Australia. In her role, she is responsible for managing site activities and ensuring operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Prior to her current role, Kelly Burke worked at Glencore Zinc in various capacities. She served as Mine Operations Superintendent at George Fisher from 2016 to 2017 and as Production Superintendent at Black Star from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she held the position of Mining Operations Lead for the Aurukun Bauxite Project from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Qualifications
Kelly Burke has a solid educational background in health and safety, business administration, and mining engineering. She achieved a Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety from the National Safety Council of Australia in 2012. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering from Federation University, completed between 2013 and 2015, and multiple diplomas in Business Administration and Leadership & Management from Krause Health & Safety in 2015.
Diverse Mining Industry Experience
With over a decade of experience in open cut mining production, Kelly Burke has worked across both metalliferous and coal sectors. Her career includes roles at GE Transportation as Operations Supervisor, and at Rio Tinto in various positions including Northern Operations Production Superintendent and Amrun Process and Export Superintendent. She has gained extensive experience on numerous mining sites throughout Queensland and New South Wales.
Commitment to Safety and Best Practices
Kelly Burke is recognized for her commitment to safe work practices and her focus on seeking best practice mining operations. She actively participates in developing and improving processes through teamwork, contributing to enhanced safety and operational efficiency within the mining industry.