Privacy Statement

DECLARATION

• By submitting information through this careers site portal, you are deemed to have accepted and agreed to MRL's Terms of Use of Website which can be found http://www.mineralresources.com.au
• To the full extent permitted by law, MRL will not be liable for any loss of data, interruption of business or any consequential or incidental damages arising from, in connection with or related to the subsequent use of any content that you add, documents that you upload or information that you provide through this portal.
• In uploading any information, contents or documents via this portal you expressly agree to release, indemnify and hold MRL harmless for any claim, action or proceeding, judgment, damage, loss, cost or demand for damages, debt, restitution, compensation, remuneration, account, injunction, specific performance, expense, penalty or liability in connection with or related to the use of any content added, documents uploaded or information provided by you however arising and whether present, unascertained, immediate, future or contingent.

PRIVACY POLICY

The Privacy Act

Private sector organisations must comply with the National Privacy Principles set out in the Privacy Act of 1988  which provide guidelines for the collection, use, storage, security,disclosure and transfer of personal and sensitive information. Individuals have the right to know what information an organisation holds about them and to haveany information that is incorrect amended.

Your Personal Information is important to us

Mineral Resources is committed to protecting your privacy. We recognise that you have a right to control how your personal information is collected and used. We know that providing personal information is an act of trust and we take that seriously. Mineral Resources is bound by the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988.

Collecting Information About You

Mineral Resources will only collect personal information by lawful and fair means and where necessary for the purpose of conducting its business. As Mineral Resources has different business units, we may need to disclose personal information within the Mineral Resources group in order to conduct our business.

Using and Disclosing Your Personal Information

Any personal information you give us is used solely for the purpose given and will not be shared, sold, or given to any third parties, unless required or authorised under the Privacy Act.

Quality of Personal Information

Our aim is to ensure that your personal information is accurate, complete and up to date. Please contact us if the information you have provided to us changes and we will use all reasonable efforts to correct the information.

Storage and Security of Your Personal Information

Mineral Resources takes all reasonable steps to keep any personal information which we hold about you protected from loss, misuse or unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.

Access To Personal Information

You can request access to any personal information that we hold about you at any time, providing the information was collected by us after the 21st December 2001. This is subject to some exceptions allowed by law. To request access please contact us using the details provided below. Depending on the complexity of your request, a small charge may be applicable.

Collection of Sensitive Information

Some information collected may be considered “sensitive information” for the Purposes of the Privacy Act including information about you that reveals your racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs or affiliations, membership of a professional or trade association, membership of a trade union, details of health, disability, sexual orientation, or criminal record. Sensitive Information is subject to stricter requirements and protections under the National Privacy Principles.

Job vacancy website

When you subscribe to Mineral Resources online job vacancy website, we will collect more specific personal information about you, such as your name, email address and telephone number, qualifications or career history. We may also ask you for other information, such as information on your interests and the types of jobs you are interested in. The personal information you provide to Mineral Resources via this job vacancy website will only be processed for the purpose of considering employment or internship positions within the Mineral Resources group of companies.

Any sensitive information collected through the online job vacancy website will only be used for the purposes of considering the job application or a secondary purpose directly related to the application, with your consent or where required by law.

Disclosure of the information we collect

Mineral Resources may disclose your personal information to government agencies or other similar entities as required or permitted by law;  to third parties where you have given your consent; to our professional advisors, contractors or other service providers whom Mineral Resources may engage from time to time  for the purpose of, providing services requested by you; to protect any intellectual property rights in any materials displayed on or otherwise available from Mineral Resources' website; and to enforce the Terms of Use of Website for the Mineral Resources website.

Because Mineral Resources operates across Australia and internationally, we may share the personal information you submit to us with any entity within the Mineral Resources group of companies.  These entities are required to maintain the confidentiality of this information and are restricted from using it for any purpose other than the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Job vacancy website

Mineral Resources may also disclose the personal information you provide to us via the Mineral Resources' job vacancy website to Mineral Resources Human Resources  and recruitment personnel and their advisors for the purpose of considering you for career opportunities with Mineral Resources. 

Emails

Any emails we receive from you will only be used for the purpose given and are subject to the conditions set out in this Privacy Policy. Please note, as email communication is not secure, any personal information you send via email is done so at your own risk.

This Privacy Policy Does Not Apply in some circumstances

The Privacy Act contains an exemption for the benefit of employers in relation to personal information they collect, hold and handle about current or former employees. The exemption only applies to acts or practices which have a direct connection with the employment relationship and the employee record. Policy Reviews

We may from time to time review and revise our policies. Accordingly, we reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or you wish to make a privacy complaint, please contact us careers@mineralresources.com.au