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Have you ever known exactly what you wanted at work, a pay rise, a new project, more flexibility, but struggled with how to ask for it? In this month's Career…
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NAWO WA and Rio Tinto's Gender Equal Voices Employee Resource Group brought together four operational leaders for Thriving Through Change, a hybrid panel on shaping change instead of just surviving…
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100 Women in Operations: Kate Pemberton, National Apprentice Development Manager, Komatsu
15.07.26 100 Women in Operations Articles
From automotive apprentice to national leader, Kate Pemberton has built a career grounded in technical experience, honest communication and a commitment to helping others succeed. Discover how her trade background…
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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Flexible Work
06.07.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar What a Career Session
Part of our Tuning into the Nine Dials series, this session unpacked Dial 2: Flexible work, exploring whether organisations enable flexible work fairly and effectively. Louise Weine and Sharnie Curnow…
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What a Career in conversation with Fiona Holland, CEO of Tri-Tech Chemical Company
26.06.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar What a Career Session
In a career that took her from graduate engineer to CEO, Fiona Holland has navigated large corporates, a small private business, and everything in between. She talks with Louise Weine…
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100 Women in Operations: Karen Chia, Water Supply Manager, Sydney Water
26.06.26 100 Women in Operations Articles
Karen's career is a masterclass in backing yourself and saying yes to the next challenge. Starting as a graduate in Wastewater Operations, she steadily built her expertise across contracts, commercial…
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100 Women in Operations: Serena Teh, Capital COE (Centre of Excellence) Manager, Lion Pty Ltd
06.06.25 100 Women in Operations
Serena is Capital COE Manager at Lion, leading a team of Engineers and Project Managers delivering major capital projects across breweries and hospitality sites. With a background in Engineering, Project…Read more -
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The Evolution of Flexibility: A Personal Reflection on Work, Identity, and Change
03.06.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
By Louise Weine When I began my career over 25 years ago, office culture was steeped in symbolism and tradition. Leaving a jacket on the back of your chair was…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Lynn Johnson, DEI Lead Asia Pacific, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa, CHEP
30.05.25 100 Women in Operations
Lynn Johnson is DEI Lead AMETA at CHEP, with nearly 20 years’ experience across engineering, supply chain, FMCG, pharma, and nutraceuticals. After a career in manufacturing operations, she transitioned into…Read more -
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Inclusive, Equitable Leadership: What It Looks Like and Why It Matters
28.05.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s essential for modern operations. At NAWO’s recent forum, leaders agreed: true inclusion is active, accountable, and built into everyday practice. It means listening deeply, recognising…Read more -
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NAWO Career Club: Working with recruiters for your next career move
22.05.25 Career Club Event Webinar
In this Career Club session, NAWO welcomed Scott Logan, Manager of Engineering, Operations & Technical at Six Degrees Executive, for a candid and insightful conversation about career progression in operations…Read more -
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What a Job!: Viv Worden, Executive General Manager Operations, Detmold Group
08.05.25 Articles Event Profile Webinar What a Job!
In this special extended What a Job session, hear from Viv Worden about her extensive experience in operational industries, spanning multiple areas and countries. These informal sessions are exclusive for…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Louise Waddell, Work Pack and Completions Coordinator, Monadelphous
08.05.25 100 Women in Operations
With 35 years of experience, Louise brings deep expertise in technical support and project coordination. She works closely with clients, company leadership, and cross-functional teams in engineering, production, materials, logistics,…Read more -
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Five Uncomfortable Truths of Allyship
01.05.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
An ally, quite simply, is someone who takes action to support a group they are not part of. Whether you’re an employee, a team leader, a manager, or a director,…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Jody Smith Packaging Shift Leader and Resource Coordinator, Treasury Wine Estates
28.04.25 100 Women in Operations
Treasury Wine Estates has offered Jody a range of opportunities across different roles, but it was in people leadership that she found her true passion. She has built strong, collaborative…Read more
