About Us

The Resource Channel is a partnership between Lisa Costa (left) and Jody Elliott (right), who between them have more than 30 years combined experience in Recruitment and Human Resources in the Australian Resource Sector.

With 15 years in senior and management roles across human resources, recruitment, career and organisational development, Jody Elliott has held positions at WMC Resources, CSR, Australian Rail Track Corporation, Santos and more recently, three years with BHP Billiton, managing the Nickel West recruitment function, recruiting an average 800 to 1,000 positions annually.

Having managed in-house functions recruiting all level roles in oil and gas, and mining, she continues to work with an extensive network across the industry. Jody has been recommended in the top ten of people to network with by Dave Mendoza of SixDegreesfromDave.com - a recognised pioneer and leader in the United States in innovative recruitment and sourcing strategies using technology. Jody is an Associate Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, a member of APPEA's Skill Set Committee, and has a Bachelor of Public Relations and Human Resources. In January 2010, Jody was nominated for the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA's 'Outstanding Woman in the WA Resources Sector' Award.

Lisa Costa has 18 years experience in human resources, with the last 11 years specialising in all facets of recruitment in the mining industry in leadership and specialist roles, for both WMC Resources and BHP Billiton. Specialising in candidate sourcing strategies using Boolean methodologies, Lisa was most recently contracted to BHP Billiton Nickel West to develop candidate management and sourcing strategies. Lisa has a Bachelor of Business in Human Resources.

Importantly, The Resource Channel team have direct access to the senior recruitment professionals and leaders in the resource sector, ensuring we are always at the forefront of industry movements. Lisa and Jody continue to consult and contract within the industry, and specialise in strategic recruitment strategies, utilising web 2.0 technologies to brand, process improvement, and establishing and reviewing in-house recruitment functions. The Resource Channel is endorsed by the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA), the peak national body representing Australia's oil and gas exploration and production industry.

The Resource Channel has been developed by those in the industry for the industry. That's what makes us unique.