Whyalla awarded Employer of the Year

Whyalla awarded Employer of the Year

Whyalla steelworks and mining operations in Australia took home the Golden Orb Web Design and SRG Employer of the Year award at the WB&T Annual Business and Tourism Awards 2022.

This award recognises employers of trainees and apprentices that show excellence and a dedicated commitment to training. It recognises those employers that show leadership in sound organisational processes and provide valuable mentoring and development opportunities for their staff.

Managing Director LIBERTY Primary Steel, Tony Swiericzuk accepted the award on behalf of the Whyalla operations (LIBERTY Primary Steel and SIMEC Mining) at the Palms Westland Hotel Motel on October 28.

“‘We are proud of the fact that this award recognises us as a company that shows a dedicated commitment to training. Our operations have continued to invest in the local community and this year we have re-invigorated our apprenticeship, graduate and vacation student programs.

Apprenticeships have been offered in numerous disciplines, including mechanical fitter, fabricator, machinist and electrician with a program that incorporates both trade specific and personal development components to ensure we are developing and supporting our employees.

“Congratulations to all our staff for this success and thank you for all your hard work and effort to earn this well-deserved recognition for Whyalla.”

Managing Director LIBERTY Primary Steel, Tony Swiericzuk

Feature image caption: Award sponsors John Knowles (SRG) and Peter Klobucar (Golden Orb Web Design) with LIBERTY Primary Steel Managing Director Tony Swiericzuk.

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