Industry Insight Symposium - Perth

We warmly invite you to the Industry Insight Symposium - an evening of networking and knowledge-sharing.

About this event

Join us for an exclusive AusIMM New Professionals Network event as we explore the exciting future of careers in the resources sector, with a special focus on Western Australia’s critical minerals industry and its vital role in the global energy transition.

We’re delighted to welcome Jenny Oosterhof as our guest speaker for this session. Jenny will share her insights on:

"The Role of WA’s Critical Minerals Sector in the Global Energy Transition"

As the world races to decarbonise, the demand for critical minerals—used in everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems—is surging. Backed by Western Australia’s Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy, the State is positioning itself as a global leader in this evolving space. With this comes enormous opportunity: innovation, new technologies, and rewarding careers at the forefront of sustainability and energy transformation.

Following Jenny’s presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive Q&A, gaining direct insight and practical advice from her extensive experience.

Hosted by Olivia Ash AAusIMM and Amy Henderson AAusIMM, New Professionals Network Ambassadors, this event is designed to offer an inclusive and engaging experience for all attendees. Whether you're just beginning your career or bring years of experience, it's a great opportunity to gain inspiration and insights from our guest speaker’s journey.

Don't miss out on this engaging conversation and exploration of the dynamic landscape of careers in the resources sector. Secure your spot now! 

Speaker/s

Jenny Oosterhof

Director Energy Transition Strategies, Department of Energy and Economic Diversification

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Jenny Oosterhof is the Director Battery and Critical Minerals at the Department of Energy and Economic Development (DEED) in Western Australia.

Jenny holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Health from Curtin University. She began her career at Alcoa, gaining valuable experience before moving to the Department of Mines, where she worked in occupational health and safety regulation of the mining industry and later in strategic resources policy. In 2022, she joined the former Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation to lead the Battery and Critical Minerals team.

As the State’s lead agency supporting Western Australia’s economic development agenda, DEED works with industry and supports priority sectors that form the foundation of Western Australia’s economy. In addition to battery and critical minerals, key energy transition sectors include renewable hydrogen and carbon capture, use and storage.

Jenny’s current role is responsible for developing and implementing the State’s Battery and Critical Minerals Strategy, which is designed to support future investment as the State pushes to become a major global player in the downstream processing of critical minerals.