The Public Service Association mentioned its members had been offered pay increases below inflation while dealing with heavier workloads and the impact of public sector spending cuts.
Howard brings more than two decades of experience across financial leadership, capital markets and business transformation.
The reductions highlight the workforce implications of South32’s decision to divest its alumina business as the company adjusts its organisational structure.
MUA members also imposed a ban on selling, collecting and validating tickets and fares from 1pm on Wednesday until 2am on Thursday, September 3.
A recent survey recorded 95 CHRO appointments globally in H1 2026, with organisations increasingly seeking leaders capable of navigating transformation, culture and the workforce impact of AI.
