Welcome to NAWO

National Association of Women in Operations

At NAWO, our vision is to see gender diversity valued and balanced 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.

What we do

Inclusion Habits for Operations Leaders

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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Latest

19.09.23

Mentoring Program 2024 – Mentor Information Session

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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11.09.23

Everything you need to know about NAWO’s 2024 Mentoring Program

We're pleased to announce that we're offering new Mentoring initiatives to our 2024 cohort, and delivering even more value and impact. Read on to learn about our new Mentoring Program…
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08.09.23

Encouraging more women into tech, digital and data careers with Bunnings

Read Louise's review of our recent event with Bunnings, where we unpacked how we could attract more women into tech and data careers.
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01.09.23

Super planning with Super Fierce

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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17.08.23

In conversation with Anneli Blundell – author of ‘The Gender Penalty’

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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01.08.23

NAWO x Case Studies ‘Bradken: Listening in action’

Bradken commissioned NAWO to conduct focus groups with women across its global locations. The resulting 'We are Listening' report found that while many of Bradken's female employees felt supported and…
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What's On

Get Involved

Discover an inspiring range of events and programs, where you can connect with, support and learn alongside like-minded professionals in operations.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

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    Knowledge Share Forum: Systemic design choices to encourage sharing the care – what works?

    04.10.23 Digital Knowledge Share Forums National

    At our next Knowledge Share Forum, we explore the work our membership is undertaking to effectively encourage sharing the care in families. Registrations are now open for NAWO members.
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  • What a job! A day in the life of an Executive General Manager – Operations

    05.10.23 Check In and Chat Digital National

    On October 5, in our 'What a job!' segment, we'll be chatting with Amanda McNaughton, Executive General Manager - Operations (BRADKEN) about her career journey and her current dynamic and…
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  • Mentee Information Session – 2024 Program

    10.10.23 Digital Event Mentoring National

    We are running an information session for mentees to let you know what you can expect from the program. We look forward to having you on board in 2024!
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  • The Cost of Code Switching and Masking

    11.10.23 Digital National Webinar

    At our next National Webinar, we explore the ways in which we can create work environments where our colleagues and team members can bring their authentic selves to work and not have…
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  • Coffee, Connections, and Clicks in North West Melbourne

    19.10.23 Event In person Networking Victoria

    Catch up over a coffee with the NAWO VIC Committee, and get a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile at the same time. NOTE: this event is now sold out…
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  • How to attract female talent in Supply Chain

    19.10.23 Check In and Chat Digital National

    On October 19, we're hosting a Check In & Chat, where we'll discuss how to attract female talent in Supply Chain with Jessica Rasmussen, Service Centre Manager, CHEP and Emma…
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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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