Build a Stronger, Safer and More Profitable Business

Develop Culture. Build Capacity. Drive Compliance.

Black Dash helps businesses that partner with mining companies to develop fit-for-purpose systems, optimise workforce capability and enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Navigating safety standards and regulatory changes can be challenging, but that’s where Black Dash comes in. Founder, Kate, is here to make this process simpler and more effective, helping you not only meet compliance requirements but also support the growth and success of your business.

With 18 years of experience in the mining industry, Kate provides practical, hands-on support tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're working towards Tier 1 vendor status or refining your safety practices, Kate delivers solutions that enhance the culture, capability and compliance within your organisation, creating a safer and more efficient workplace.

Are You Ready to Build a Safer, More Efficient Business?

Book a free no-obligation call to explore how Black Dash can help you simplify your safety and compliance needs.

Black Dash can help you with…

  • Receive support and be guided through complex work health, safety and quality documents required for tender submission, reducing delays, and helping you secure high-value contracts faster.

  • Develop safety systems that protect your team, identify, and close compliance gaps, and keep operations aligned with industry standards without disrupting productivity.

  • Streamline workflows and increase operational efficiency through practical procedures, performance management, and strategic HR support, including helping to remove dead weight from the organisational structure.

  • Establish the right foundations for new businesses and help existing ones refine processes to achieve sustainable growth.

  • Identify potential issues before they become costly problems, helping you avoid fines, delays, and missed opportunities while maintaining a focus on compliance and safety. 

  • Manage and execute small projects to ensure health, safety, and quality objectives are met without added strain on your resources.

  • “Kate is highly experienced and has extensive knowledge of WHS industrial, mining, and site requirements, specifications, and best operational practices.

    Having worked Client side for Tier 1 mining operators as well as Contractor side in various senior WHS and operational management positions, Kate is well attuned to the requirements, potential hazards and opportunities for improvement with the ability to consistently deliver practical, effective and timely solutions.

    Kate excels in what she does and offers a range of professional services which have been a fundamental component to the growth of our business. From IMS framework and processes review/implementation to tendering WHS risk assessments, onboarding documentation and site execution risk assessments, her services are outstanding, high quality and cost-effective. Kate is a pleasure to work with and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.”

    Alex Smith, Director, West Coast Projects Pty Ltd

  • “Kate invests the time to understand the business and the project works, and then is able to combine that investment with her technical and practical expertise to provide both strategic and operational solutions, delivering a high quality finished product.

    She has the skillset and style to engage with all levels of the business and has a strong eye for identifying improvement opportunities, challenging the status quo and implementing change management to advance our operations and efficiencies. Kate has had a profound impact on Norwest.”

    Graeme Parker, Chief Operating Officer, Norwest Group

Contact Kate Bastian

Are You Ready to Build a Safer, More Efficient Business?

Book a free no-obligation call to explore how Black Dash can help you simplify your safety and compliance needs. 

0400 109 320 | kate@blackdash.com.au