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

27.11.23

NAWO x Case Studies ‘BlueScope: Creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs’

As part of our Case Study series with the Victorian Government Office for Women, we interviewed BlueScope to learn about the changes they've made and initiatives they've implemented to retain…
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23.11.23

A career for every age and stage – tackling age bias

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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17.11.23

NAWO x Case Studies ‘Adbri and BlueScope: Initiatives to attract female talent into operations’

As part of our Case Study series with the Victorian Government Office for Women, we interviewed Adbri and BlueScope to learn about the changes they've made and initiative they've implemented…
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17.11.23

NAWO x Case Studies ‘Job Sharing in Senior Operations Roles – Promoting Gender Diversity’

As part of our Case Study series with the Victorian Government Office for Women, we explored the trends and impacts of job sharing at senior levels within operations as a…
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17.11.23

Fostering workplace flexibility

If you're a member and missed it, you can watch the recording here.
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24.10.23

Mentoring Program 2024 – Mentee Information Session

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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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    What a job! A day in the life of a Head of Indirects (Procurement) – ANJ

    07.12.23 Check In and Chat Digital National

    On November 30, in our 'What a job!' segment, we'll be chatting with Jinky General, Head of Indirects (Procurement) – ANJ, The Kraft Heinz Company about her career journey and…
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    XXXX hosts NAWO

    08.02.24 Event In person Networking Queensland

    Our corporate member, Lion, is hosting a tour and tasting event at the XXXX Ale House in Brisbane! You'll also hear from an inspiring panel of female leaders from Lion.…
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  • The Art of Negotiating and Influencing – Reclaim Your Power (February intake)

    13.02.24 Digital National Negotiating & Influencing Professional Development Program

    The art of negotiating and influencing is often referred to as a “life skill”. Negotiation is more than price and timing, it can also be used to position or add…
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  • Dare To Lead™ (April/May 2024, online)

    02.04.24 Dare to Lead™ Digital National Professional Development Program

    Facilitated by Rebecca Hopkins, you will go on a personal leadership journey where you get the opportunity, in a safe and expertly facilitated environment, to dig deep, build your emotional…
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  • Inclusion Habits for Operations Leaders (April – July 2024 intake)

    08.04.24 Digital Inclusive Leadership National 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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  • Dare To Lead™ In Person – Perth (April 2024)

    17.04.24 Dare to Lead™ In person Professional Development Program Western Australia

    Be immersed in our three day program hosted in Perth, WA! Facilitated by Rebecca Hopkins, you will go on a personal leadership journey where you get the opportunity, in a…
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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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