When Tylah finished high school, she never imagined she would one day be coordinating tooling across major mining sites. Her working life began in pharmacy, dispensing medication and supporting customers every day. But she always felt drawn to the fast pace and possibility of the mining world.
“I wanted to give FIFO life a proper go,” she says. “I wasn’t exactly sure what that would look like, but I knew I wanted growth.”
Her first steps toward mining took her through an admin role in oil and gas and then into asset coordination, working closely with hydraulic equipment. A move into a steel company followed, where she became an estimator quoting steel for Linkforce’s fabrication division. Maybe some foreshadowing from the universe.
The work was good, but she knew she had more to give. Her three years across oil, gas and steel had provided her a solid foundation in the resource sector, and she was ready for more. “There was nowhere else for me to grow in the job I was in,” she says. “I wanted to challenge myself.”
So, she applied to Linkforce. Initially she interviewed for a Planning Coordinator position but was encouraged to consider a different opportunity. She trusted the process and stepped into an Employee Engagement Coordinator role. And just like that, everything started to fall into place.
Now, with five years of experience in the resources industry, Tylah has carved out a career that combines her administrative expertise with her passion for people and growth.
Growing Through Every Opportunity
Tylah flourished in the Engagement team and quickly discovered how much she loved working with people.
“It is such a unique role. You have to work really closely as a team and you are dealing with people constantly. I absolutely loved it.”
With nothing holding her back, she hoped to eventually make it to site while she was still young. When a site-based engagement role did not pan out, another unexpected opportunity appeared. The Tooling team reached out and invited her to apply.
“I didn’t get the job I thought I wanted at the time, but the one I did get turned out to be an incredible opportunity,” she says. “It has all just fallen into place.”
A Two Person Team Making a Big Impact
Today, Tylah is part of a small but mighty tooling function responsible for stores and equipment across the entire Linkforce operations. It is a role that blends the technical with the human and that is where the magic happens.
“Right now, we are a two-person on site team with different strengths. My back-to-back Taj brings the technical expertise, and I bring the people side from engagement. We visit sites, check stores and support the teams who keep everything moving.”
With different perspectives on how things should run, new ideas are always on the table.
“We have so many ways we want to make things better. I have been able to run with new concepts and processes, and our superintendent Dave is always really supportive. There is a lot of trust and creative freedom, and that is really exciting.”
And with Linkforce continuing to grow, the opportunities for the tooling team are only expanding.
Tylah (left) and Site Admin Jasmin (right) enjoying a Pilbara sunset.
Learning the Tools of the Trade
Linkforce has invested in Tylah’s development both in the office and now on site.
“In Engagement I learned the corporate side of how we operate. Now I am learning how everything actually works out in the plant. I understand things I never thought I would, like changing rollers and fixing liners.”
The more she learns, the more she sees ways to improve how stores and equipment are managed. “The more I understand, the better I can help develop new processes that make how we work more efficient.”
Her training has continued with new tickets including Test and Tag, and she uses these skills to support teams wherever needed whether in depots or out on shutdowns.
“There is so much more I can learn. Linkforce really supports that, and it makes a huge difference.”
Values in Action: People and Delivery
Two of Linkforce’s values stand tall in Tylah’s world.
“People is a big one for me. I am a people person, and I want our stores teams to feel comfortable coming to me for help. But Delivery matters too. Talking to people is one thing. Being able to help them with clear direction is another.”
These values guide how she communicates, solves problems and builds trust at every site.
Tylah celebrating her birthday on site.
A Lifestyle That Works
FIFO gives Tylah the balance she was looking for.
“You can do things during the day that you would never be able to do in a Monday to Friday job. It gives me a better life balance. I can focus on work when I am on site and then focus on myself at home.”
It is a rhythm that keeps her energised and excited for what is next.
Her Message to Future Team Members
“Go all in. Do not hold back. Ask questions if you are not sure because there are always people here who will help you. Give it your best and never stand back.”
Tylah proves that even if your career does not go exactly to plan the right opportunity can find you when you are willing to take the leap.
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