Welcome to NAWO

National Association of Women in Operations

At NAWO, our vision is to see gender balance valued and achieved at every level in operations. 

About

NAWO is the leading national network for women in operations, actively led and resourced by an inclusive multi-industry community of industry professionals and an experienced executive team.

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What's On

NAWO hosts events and activities to move from conversation to action. Through our digital programming and in person forums we provide meaningful opportunities to connect, learn and share.

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Everyday Inclusion

Transform your leadership style and set yourself apart from other leaders with this first-of-its-kind operations based professional development program. Our newest offering to support inclusive leadership capability within our membership.

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Become a Member

Connect with inspiring role models and gain the support you need to thrive in your operations career. Be part of the solution and identify how your organisation can adapt, and take action to achieve greater gender balance.

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The NAWO Impact

Watch our new testimonial video

Hear from three senior leaders – Lydia Avril at Amazon, Terri Massey at CHEP and Kamini Wijekulasuriya BlueScope – as they share their insights as women in operations. Hear them talk about the value their NAWO membership brings to them as individuals through providing meaningful connections and outstanding development opportunities, and their organisations through the ability to share solutions across industry for better gender balance in operations.

A huge thanks to Amazon for supporting the production and to the talented team hellofuture.tv for bringing the stories of these three exceptional women to life.

The NAWO Impact

Latest

31.03.25

100 Women in Operations: Michelle Sheppard, Inclusion and Diversity Senior Advisor, The Department of Transport and Planning

Michelle is a powerful voice for equity and inclusion across the operations and transport industry. As Inclusion and Diversity Senior Advisor at the Department of Transport and Planning, she applies…
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25.03.25

Designing Alternate Avenues for Issues Resolution – Operation Respect webinar with Erica Edmands and Nicci Harrison

In this Operation Respect webinar, NAWO CEO Louise Weine was joined by Erica Edmands from Inclusion @ Work, and Nicci Harrison, Operations Director at Tip Top ANZ. They explored the…
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18.03.25

Inclusive, Equitable Leadership: webinar recording and resources

NAWO members can watch the recording of this March 2025 webinar - NAWO Member Relations Consultant Renee Burkinshaw was joined for an incredibly insightful and meaningful discussion by leaders Joni…
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14.03.25

What a Job!: Rebecca McGrath

In this special extended What a Job! session, hear from distinguished business leader Rebecca McGrath FAICD. These informal sessions are exclusive for NAWO members and are an incredible opportunity to…
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14.03.25

DuluxGroup: Inclusive Leadership Perspectives

Twenty DuluxGroup leaders recently completed NAWO’s Inclusion Habits for Operations Leaders program. From early-career leaders to those with 20+ years of experience with the company, the program was an opportunity…
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07.03.25

Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum: Monadelphous – Crane Operations Pathway Traineeship Program

Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum! In this article we're spotlighting Monadelphous' Crane Operations Pathway Traineeship Program and its success in creating opportunities for women to join the company's Heavy Lift team…
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Member portal update

Have you explored the new Portal yet?

Here’s why you should:

  • Connect: Build your personal profile and network with other professionals
  • Access: Tap into a wealth of resources, from case studies to event recordings, to boost your career and leadership skills
  • Register: Sign up for events, programs, and forums with ease
  • Discover: Explore member companies and find key job opportunities

 

 

 

100 women in operations - the leaders that shape our network

CELEBRATING 100 WOMEN IN OPERATIONS!

This International Women’s Day we’re proud to be launching our celebration of our members, women who are thriving in their operational career, across multiple industries.

Throughout the year we will celebrate #100 Women in Operations, movers and shakers drawn from our membership and spanning 9 industry sectors that have historically employed women in less than 30% of operational positions.

Join us in celebrating 100 brilliant women from the NAWO network by nominating women from your team who are forging a successful career in industry. Learn about the jobs they do, the career paths they have forged and their passion for operations!

Celebrate the incredible women in our network with us by tuning into our fortnightly Check In & Chats and nominating inspiring leaders from your team.

Follow us on social media to view our 100 women in operations campaign or visit our campaign page to learn all about these leaders.

Listen to our podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify!

Meet Daphnie Christodoulou, Warehouse Operations Manager at Lincoln Sentry. She introduced family friendly shifts to the warehouse and found that it led to higher productivity, less absenteeism and more fulfilled team members.

Learn more about our campaign

 

 

What's On

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Discover a huge range of professional development programs and events, where you can connect with, support and learn alongside like-minded women in operations.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

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    Webinar and Knowledge Share Forum: Sharing the Care

    14.10.25 Digital Event Knowledge Share Forums National Webinar

    To celebrate National Carers Week, join us for a groundbreaking webinar on reimagining employment conditions and leave provisions to enable equitable sharing of caregiving responsibilities.
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  • Webinar and Knowledge Share Forum: Role Evaluation and Design

    10.09.25 Digital Event Knowledge Share Forums National Webinar

    Join us for an exciting webinar that delves into the transformative power of flexible work arrangements in traditionally structured and shift-based operations organisations.
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  • Melbourne coffee catch-ups – August edition

    14.08.25 Event In person Networking VIC

    Join the NAWO VIC Committee for coffee and conversation - happening at three locations across Melbourne on the same day! Registrations will open in the new year, but for now…
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  • Melbourne coffee catch-ups – October edition

    14.08.25 Event In person Networking VIC

    Join the NAWO VIC Committee for coffee and conversation - happening at three locations across Melbourne on the same day! Registrations will open in the new year, but for now…
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  • Inclusion Habits for Operations Leaders: 2025 open intake

    14.07.25 Digital Inclusive Leadership National Professional Development Professional Development Program

    This inclusive leadership capability development program is specifically designed for operations leaders by NAWO in partnership with Emberin, a global leading organisation in diversity and inclusion training programs. The program…
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  • Webinar and Knowledge Share Forum: The Changing Landscape of Flexible Work

    17.06.25 Digital Event Knowledge Share Forums National Webinar

    Join us for an exciting webinar that delves into the transformative power of flexible work arrangements in traditionally structured and shift-based operations organisations.
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    Corporate Membership

    By actively engaging with NAWO as a corporate member, your organisation stakes its claim as an industry leader committed to action and progress toward gender balance. NAWO membership demonstrates to your employees, and top talent in the market, that you value gender diversity, and that you are committed to removing real and perceived barriers to female career progression. More broadly, you join a multi-industry community of organisations leading change with respect to the gender profile of the workplace in Australia.

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    Individual Membership

    Whether you aspire to ‘step up’ to the next level of leadership, take a lateral move onto a new path, strengthen your capability in your current role, or leverage your strengths to move to a new organisation or industry, we champion you as a woman in operations. Through our specialised member offering, you can build yourself a genuine network to keep you inspired – even when the going gets tough, encouraging you to amplify opportunities for operational career success. We also warmly welcome students, current jobseekers and male allies.

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