Secure, efficient mining workforce induction & compliance with Altora

Mining operations are among Australia’s highest-risk sectors. With regulatory scrutiny, large, dispersed workforces, and emergency readiness needs, digital compliance and operational clarity are vital. Altora’s complete onboarding, online learning, document management, and check-in solutions streamline risk management and safety management for mining environments. Altora’s online induction software makes it easy to induct large, dispersed mining workforces before they arrive on site.

Quarrying

Oil & Gas Extraction

Coal Mining

Metalliferous Mining

Mine Site Construction & Development

Processing Plants & Smelters

Trusted by leading companies

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  • Tivan logo
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  • Bluestone Mines Tasmania logo
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  • Mitsui E&P logo
  • Whitehouse Group logo
  • Beacon Minerals logo
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Why mining companies need onboarding software

Compliance

Mining is high-risk construction work (HRCW) and is subject to rigorous compliance and regulatory requirements. Without a streamlined onboarding platform, managing compliance documentation quickly becomes a logistical problem that puts your company and workforce at risk.

Large workforces

Mining companies induct large numbers of employees, shift workers and contractors across multiple operations. Without an efficient onboarding process, the administrative load is difficult to manage and training and WHS items are easily missed.

Contractor onboarding

Mine operators are responsible for making sure every contracting company is properly onboarded. Altora’s Contractor Management System centralises contractor documents, automated alerts, ratings and reporting so nothing is missed.

Key use cases in mining

Efficient mass induction processes

Enable inductions for large volumes of employees, shift workers, and contractors quickly from any device: ideal for remote or emergency call-out scenarios. Learn how to deliver different inductions by role, site or worker type.

Certification & licence tracking

Ensure all site staff hold valid trade licences, WHS qualifications, and insurance. Document collection with auto-renewal alerts ensures contractor compliance is proactive.

Streamlined contractor management

Pre-qualify contractors via centralised profiles and checklists, delegate subcontractor onboarding, and monitor performance - all in one platform.

Multi-site visibility & check-in

Launch QR code, mobile or kiosk check-ins at multiple mine entrances to manage presence, onboarding status, and conduct site briefings instantly.

Real-time incident reporting

Log incidents immediately on or off site, enabling timely safety responses and data capture for audits.

Emergency-ready induction flexibility

Whether for above or below ground operations or emergency call-outs, Altora supports rapid onboarding regardless of location.

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Customisable induction pathwaysAssign tasks and requirements on a per-role basis

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Aurelia Metals - Combining Altora’s Induction Software and Contractor Management Software

With over 15 administrators and 7,000 workers across Altora’s induction and contractor management software, Aurelia Metals onboards its workforce across NSW mine sites from one system.

Altora is easy to use and cost-effective with amazing customer support.

Aurelia Metals uses Altora for induction and contractor management and we’re happy with the system for its simplicity and the ability to add unlimited users for no additional fees. In particular, Altora Support won us over as they offered detailed answers to our queries and were quick to respond.

Aurelia Metals would recommend Altora to others as it’s so easy to use and very effective.

Rating: 5
Shayne Daniels, Senior Training Advisor, Aurelia Metals LtdAurelia Metals Ltd logo
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Manage onboarding tasksAssign, track and manage courses and documents from a single dashboard

Fast, flexible induction & role management

Altora’s Online Induction System and User Management tools let mining operators deliver site-specific training to large teams and contractors on any device. Workers receive only the inductions and compliance tasks relevant to their role, ensuring rapid onboarding without compromising safety. Reduce costs, ease administrative burden and enhance your safety management procedures.

Centralised contractor management & custom workflows

With Altora’s Contractor Management System, you can build role-specific induction content, create safety forms (like underground hazard checklists), and maintain contractor documentation and profiles. Pre-qualification processes ensure all contractors meet mining safety and compliance requirements before arriving on site.

A tablet showing a worker's documents in Altora, with completed and outstanding items such as their TFN declaration, driver's licence and first aid certificate
Centralised document collection & compliance monitoringTrack and verify documents and licences from a single dashboard
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Real-time check-in and compliance monitoringMonitor remote check-ins, display site briefings and verify compliance

Live compliance monitoring, automation & reporting

From Automation that schedules refresher training to Check-in Systems and Data & Reporting dashboards, Altora delivers real-time “who’s on site” visibility and compliance tracking across your business. This helps mine operators manage risks, control access, respond quickly to incidents, and meet strict regulatory obligations.

Mining use cases

See how mine operators use Altora to induct large workforces and control site access.

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