04/06/2026
Ulladulla High School School welcomed back their former school captain Luke Puglisi share his career journey and experiences as a Senior Site Supervisor.
With more than 16 years of experience, Luke has worked across a range of roles including Manager/Supervisor, Shotfirer, MPU Operator, and Trainer Assessor.
Speaking with a group of Year 9 mathematics students, he provided valuable real-world insight into the importance of basic maths skills in his daily work within the mining industry.
Students learned how mathematics is applied in the context of mining in areas such as ratio mixing for different blast requirements, measurement and drill depth assessments and practices, and estimating distance, height, and depth in the field. Luke also shared how strong mathematical understanding supports safety, precision, teamwork, and productivity when managing large teams and working on some of Australia’s largest mining operations.
The students were highly engaged throughout the session, asking thoughtful questions about the work life challenges of the life of a miner, careers in mining and the pathways that can lead to opportunities in the industry from the school leaver level.
Thank you, Luke, for sharing your passion, knowledge, and experiences, and for inspiring the next generation of students at Ulladulla High School.
Ulladulla High School Alumni, NSW Department of Education, Jason Clare, Liza Butler MP, Fiona Phillips MP, Australian Government Department of Education