Mikey Ratcliffe
Tenement Manager
Mikey Ratcliffe joined AMETS in March 2021. Mikey previously worked with the Mines Department of WA as a customer service officer at the Leonora Office. Originally from the UK, Mikey moved over to Australia in 2017 and started fresh into the Western Australia Mines Department in April 2019. He has a strong background in customer service, previously working as an outdoor pursuits instructor for many years.
Since working at the Leonora office, Mikey has been exposed to a multitude of processes from the Wardens court, to how tenement applications and dealings are processed within WA.
His knowledge of Mineral Titles Online and Tengraph web is of great benefit to both clients and colleagues. In his spare time, Mikey has a deep passion for photography, both drone and DSLR-based.
Mikey is supporting Western Australian and Northern Territory Tenement Managers.
It’s my shout for morning tea, how do you take your coffee?
Flat white, no sugar… good coffee needs no sugar.
What is it that you do at AMETS?
Anything and everything I am asked!
What do you love about your position?
Not having to drive into Perth city to commute, and I love the variety of work I get on a daily basis.
How do you spend your time when you are not at AMETS?
I have a young family so mostly it’s looking after the little one while my partner gets some rest. I also dabble in photography.
What are you most grateful for?
My son, who decided to arrive 4 months prematurely and take off 10 years from our life expectancy hah.
What is your ideal holiday?
Japan, I have wanted to go there for many years, I would love to get the cherry blossom season, but I know its a bit of luck. I have lived all over the world and this is one place I am yet to go to.
Which three things do you take to a deserted island?
I would bring a helicopter, a helicopter pilot and something to read on the flight home.
What do you love most about being an Ametarian?
I love the team atmosphere, everyone wants to help each other, you can also tell how happy people are working here by their smiles.
Do you have a favourite quote?
“You better call Kenny Loggins because you’re in the danger zone” Archer
Is there anything else about working for AMETS that you think the world should know?
You will hear some great dad jokes/puns from me!