Nick Baker

General Manager / Site Senior Executive (SSE) 

Nick is a seasoned operational leader with over 20 years of experience in complex processing operations across the Sugar, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, and Sulphuric Acid commodities. Currently serving as the General Manager and appointed Site Senior Executive (SSE) for Austral Resources’ Rockland Site.

His career began in 2005 as an electrical apprentice in the sugar industry. This foundational "hands-on" experience has been the catalyst for his progression into senior leadership. Nick has balanced his practical expertise with academic rigor, holding an MBA and various technical diplomas, ensuring his leadership is both data-driven and operationally grounded.

Nick is passionate about building high-performing, functional teams that deliver tangible results without compromising the welfare of personnel or the environment. He is dedicated to generating high-quality assets for shareholders by fostering a corporate culture rooted in safety, accountability, integrity, and innovation.