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Mr Anton Fouche

Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Mobile: 0417 370 858
Email: m.fouche@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  

Anton is a Lecturer, Unit Coordinator and researcher in the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University. He teaches and coordinates units in occupational health and safety, risk management, and leadership in mining, with a focus on industry-relevant practice.  He is currently completing his PhD.

Current Teaching

  • Leading Safety in Mining (S11)
  • Health and Safety Management
  • Risk Management

Background

Anton is a Metallurgical Engineer with extensive industry experience spanning over three decades in mining, mineral processing, complex material-handling logistics, industrial manufacturing, and large construction projects across South Africa and Australia. He has held senior operational and advisory roles in health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) systems, business excellence (6-Sigma and LEAN), and Risk.

In addition to his academic role, Anton actively contributes to industry through advisory, coaching, and mentoring engagements, as well as applied research, bridging academic theory and practical implementation.

Anton maintains active engagement with the mining industry through consultancy and advisory services, ensuring teaching and research remain aligned with current operational practice

Professional Association

  • AICD – Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
  • AIHS - Australian Institute of Health and Safety (Fellow)
  • AusIMM - Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (Member)
  • Shingo Alumini

Research and Areas of Interest

  • Occupational health and safety in high-risk industries.
  • Risk management (all technical methodologies) and ISO 31000 application in practice.
  • Risk as a culture and strategy.
  • Safety leadership and organisational culture in mining.
  • Contractor management and transition risk in mining operations.
  • Integrated management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
  • Operational excellence frameworks (LEAN, Operating System, Shingo Model, 6-sigma).
  • Business Strategy (Balanced Score Card, etc.)

Qualifications

  • Master of Occupational Health and Safety, Edith Cowan University, 2019.

Research Projects

  • MARS: The Barometer in Australian Mining: Developing an integrated approach to monitoring incident and injury risk, DMIRS: Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety - MARS, MARS - Grant, 2024 ‑ 2026, $176,471.
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