CROSS APAC Group Pty Ltd

20/07/2026

AI is officially a workplace safety issue now, not just an IT one.
Since February, NSW law has named AI and algorithms as things employers have to actively manage risk for. If a rostering algorithm or an automated system puts a worker at risk, that responsibility sits with the business, not the software. Although this is only in NSW, watch this space for other states and territories, as it's only a matter of time

Here's the thing though: AI cuts both ways on safety. Used well, it's catching things humans miss. Cameras flagging missing PPE the second someone steps into a hazard zone. Vision systems picking up structural corrosion or equipment wear between scheduled inspections. Rostering tools flagging fatigue risk before it becomes an incident. That's real, measurable safety improvement.

But the same automation can create risk nobody planned for. A roster optimised purely for coverage can be technically fine and still exhausting. Constant monitoring changes how people feel at work, even when it's there for good reason. That's a psychosocial hazard, same as any other, and it needs managing the same way.

The question for any business running these tools: do you actually know what your digital systems are doing to your people? Worth a proper look before a regulator asks you first.
Get in touch if you want to talk through what this means for your site. 👷‍♂️

09/07/2026

This week is NAIDOC Week, running 5-12 July. This year's theme, "50 Years of Deadly," marks 50 years since the observance began.

At CROSS, we work across mining, aviation and construction sites throughout Australia, often on Country that holds deep significance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands we work on, and pay respect to Elders past and present.

NAIDOC Week is a time to reflect on the history, culture and achievements of First Nations peoples. We encourage our clients, candidates and partners to take part in local NAIDOC events this week.

05/07/2026

Great to be apart of and sponsor the Connecting Copper & Gold Forum in Gladstone this week.

The line-up of speakers gave a real look at what's coming down the pipeline for copper and gold projects across Queensland, and the scale of investment heading into the region over the next few years is hard to ignore. One thread that kept coming up: copper demand tied to AI and data centre growth. Every server rack, every substation, every kilometre of grid upgrade needs copper, and the projects in this region are positioned to meet a chunk of that demand as the AI build-out accelerates globally.

Beyond the content, the room was full of the right people. Is was great to have the opportunity to share what CROSS APAC Group does across safety consulting, recruitment and aviation charter with proponents who are gearing up for exactly the kind of workforce and logistics challenges we solve.

Thanks to Connecting Industry for putting together a forum that delivered on substance. Looking forward to seeing where some of these projects land.

01/07/2026

One group. Three disciplines. One point of contact.

The resources sector runs on people, compliance, and logistics. When any one of those breaks down, projects feel it fast.

CROSS APAC Group works across all three from a single base in Central Queensland.

CROSS Safety provides WHS consulting and psychosocial risk management for mining, construction, and infrastructure projects. That includes site-specific safety plans, gap analysis against ISO 45001, and ongoing compliance support under Queensland legislation.

CROSS Recruit handles talent acquisition and workforce placement across the resources sector. Whether you need permanent hires, labour hire, or specialised searches for hard-to-fill roles, we work to your timeline and your budget.

CROSS Aviation sources and manages FIFO charter flights for resource and construction operations across Australia. As an independent broker we have no fleet bias, which means the aircraft we recommend is the one that actually fits your operation.

If you're managing a project and want a professional services partner who understands how the sector actually works, we'd love to chat with you.

25/06/2026

Looking forward to next week and attending the Connecting Copper & Gold Forum Queensland.

We are pleased to welcome Quentin Hill, Managing Director of Green & Gold Minerals, to the Connecting Copper & Gold Forum Queensland on 2 July.

With more than 25 years of experience across exploration, discovery and project development, Quentin has built a strong reputation as both a geologist and ASX-listed company leader. His career has spanned key roles with Delta Gold and Carpentaria Resources, where he was part of the discovery team behind the significant Hawsons Iron Project before later leading the company as Managing Director.

Today, Quentin is driving the growth of Green & Gold Minerals, a Queensland-focused explorer advancing copper, gold and critical minerals opportunities. His experience in taking projects from exploration through resource growth, feasibility studies and development planning provides valuable insight into the pathways required to build the next generation of mining projects.

But this forum is bigger than one company. We’re bringing together a cross-section of project proponents and industry representatives across copper and gold including developers, explorers, and key associations to provide a full view of where projects are heading across Queensland, and what that means for those looking to be part of it.

If you’re serious about understanding where the next wave of work is coming from, this is the room to be in. Register now: https://www.connectingindustry.com.au/connecting-copper-gold-forum-queensland/

Thanks to our Sponsors & Partners: CROSS APAC Group Pty Ltd, United Drilling Services, GHD Group, Tenvra, Reevo Resources Pty Ltd, Industry Capability Network, Jobs in Central Queensland, Vertical Horizonz Australia, Cater Care Careers, Hit CQ & Triple M Central Queensland, Corporate Protection Australia, Homeground Villages Gladstone, Central Apartment Group, and the Gladstone Regional Council.

17/06/2026

CROSS APAC Group is proud to be an event sponsor for the upcoming Connecting Copper & Gold Conference Queensland – From Discovery to Production, being held in Gladstone on 2 July.

Queensland’s copper and gold sector is entering an exciting period of growth, and this forum will bring together project leaders, industry bodies, investors, government, suppliers and service providers to explore the opportunities ahead.

We are looking forward to connecting with industry, supporting meaningful conversations, and being part of an event that highlights the people, projects and capability helping shape Queensland’s next generation of copper and gold development.

Queensland's copper and gold sector is entering an exciting period of growth, with projects progressing through every stage of the mining lifecycle from new discoveries and resource definition through to development, construction and production.

That journey is exactly what the Connecting Copper & Gold Forum Queensland – From Discovery to Production is designed to showcase.

On 2 July in Gladstone, attendees will hear directly from companies representing different stages of the project pipeline, including Green & Gold Minerals, Alma Metals, QMines, and Austral Resources Australia, providing a unique opportunity to understand not only where projects are today, but where they are heading and what opportunities may emerge for industry and the supply chain along the way.

Supporting these project presentations will be industry leaders including Bridgend Capital Advisory, the Advanced Materials and Battery Council (AMBC), the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC), and the Queensland Resources Council, offering valuable perspectives on investment, market drivers, policy, industry trends and the growing role copper will play in Australia's economic and energy future.

Whether you're involved in engineering, construction, manufacturing, professional services, government, investment or project delivery, this forum has been designed to connect project proponents with the businesses, people and capabilities that will help bring Queensland's next generation of copper and gold projects to life.

To find out more and to register, connect here: https://www.connectingindustry.com.au/connecting-copper-gold-forum-queensland/

Thanks to our Sponsors & Partners: CROSS APAC Group Pty Ltd, United Drilling Services, GHD Group, Reevo Resources Pty Ltd, Industry Capability Network, Jobs in Central Queensland, Vertical Horizonz Australia, Cater Care Careers, SCA (Triple M Central Queensland and Hit CQ), Corporate Protection Australia, Homeground Villages Gladstone, Central Apartment Group, and the Gladstone Regional Council.

14/06/2026

💙 Men's Health Week 2026 | 15–21 June
As HR and WHS professionals, we talk a lot about duty of care. This week, we're asking every organisation in Australia to look beyond the physical hazards and ask a harder question: are the men in your workforce truly well?

The numbers are confronting. In Australia, 7 men die by su***de every day. 1 in 5 men will experience anxiety in their lifetime. 1 in 7 will face depression. These aren't abstract statistics — they're your employees, your supervisors, your site managers, your colleagues. And in far too many cases, no one around them knew they were struggling.

Under Queensland's WHS legislation and the broader national framework, psychosocial hazards are now a compliance obligation — not a wellbeing nice-to-have.

Practical steps every organisation can take right now:
✅ Embed regular mental health check-ins into team leader practice
✅ Review your psychosocial hazard register — is it current and actioned?
✅ Make EAP access visible and genuinely encouraged, not just a line in the handbook
✅ Train your supervisors to have the conversation — not to diagnose, but to listen
✅ Create a workplace culture where asking for help is normalised, not stigmatised

If you're based in Rockhampton or Central Queensland, we strongly encourage your organisation to connect with Walk 'n' Talk Collective — a grassroots local charity co-founded by Rocky locals, providing peer support, community walks, and mental health services across the region: https://zurl.co/fIQDN
Where also proud to support — doing critical work across regional Australia to build emotional literacy in men and tackle mental health challenges before they escalate into crisis:https://zurl.co/dPT5p

💙 If your organisation needs support developing psychosocial risk frameworks, mental health policies, or workplace wellbeing programs — that's exactly what we do at CROSS Safety and CROSS Recruit.
📩 Reach out via: https://zurl.co/y1vGc /1300 395 583

07/06/2026

Workplace health and safety now includes wellbeing, mental health, psychosocial risks, bullying, harassment, fatigue, stress and workplace culture.

Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), businesses must provide a work environment that is safe and without risks to health, so far as is reasonably practicable. This includes managing psychosocial hazards that may cause physical or psychological harm.

Businesses also need to be aware of their positive duty under the S*x Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (amended in December 2022) to take proactive steps to prevent workplace s*xual harassment, s*x discrimination, s*xist conduct and victimisation.

A safe workplace is one where people feel respected, supported and able to speak up.

Because wellbeing is safety.

24/05/2026

Online & Digital Bullying: A Growing WHS Risk Employers Can’t Ignore

Psychological safety isn’t optional—it’s a legal obligation. And with more of our communication happening online, digital abuse and cyberbullying are now critical workplace health and safety issues.

Under WHS legislation, employers must take action to protect workers from psychological harm, including abuse that occurs through email, social media, messaging apps, and other digital platforms.

Safe Work Australia, together with eSafety, has released new practical resources to support employers in managing these risks. These include:
📌 A downloadable awareness poster
✅ A workplace checklist
📚 Clear guidance on prevention and support pathways

At CROSS we help businesses navigate this complexity—because workplace safety extends beyond physical environments to digital ones, too.

🔗 Access the tools: https://zurl.co/ro5md

17/05/2026

Same people. Same values. Same commitment.

You may notice that we are looking a little different.

As part of our continued growth, we have refreshed our branding and are now trading as:

CROSS Recruit | CROSS Safety | CROSS Aviation

Under the parent company CROSS APAC Group Pty Ltd.

This change allows us to better represent the different areas of support we provide, while keeping the same high standard of service our clients know and trust.

For 10 years, our team has worked alongside businesses across Australia and the Asia Pacific, providing practical support across recruitment, safety, risk, business continuity and aviation charter services for large scale ventures and remote work locations.

Our branding has changed, but our commitment has not.

We remain focused on building strong relationships, delivering reliable advice, and supporting businesses with real-world solutions.

A refreshed brand. A familiar team. A continued commitment to excellence.