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100 Women in Operations: Daniela Zingovski, Customer Service Manager – Qantas
16.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Daniela's career spans accounts, data and performance insights, customer service coordination, and operational leadership. Known for her people-focused leadership style, adaptability through change, and commitment to inclusive team environments. She…
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100 Women in Operations: Kelly Riddle, National Business Development Manager – Energy Power Systems Australia
12.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Over 15 years Kelly progressed through administration, sales, management and business development roles, crediting her growth to strong mentors and an inclusive industry. She is proud to see more women…
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100 Women in Operations: Alice Makardij, Commercial Director – Growth and Innovation, George Weston Foods
10.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Beginning her career as a chemical engineer in the Middle East, Alice has built a global career across technical, commercial and leadership roles in New Zealand and Australia. Read more…
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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Introducing NAWO’s Framework for Gender Balance
06.02.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Webinar
In the first of our 'Tuning into the Nine Dials' sessions for 2026, participants explored the Nine Dials for Gender Balance, NAWO's powerful framework for taking action on gender balance.…
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100 Women in Operations: Lena O’Hagan, Principal Health and Safety – Fortescue
06.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Lena supports global projects. Starting out in the Pilbara, her work has taken her to more than five countries. Committed to creating inclusive workplaces, Lena has joined historically male-oriented emergency…
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100 Women in Operations: Melanie Werner, Portfolio Manager – Sydney Water
03.02.26 100 Women in Operations
After moving from operations into digital through major website and billing/CRM projects, Melanie now drives results-focused transformation and is passionate about building diverse, inclusive workforces.
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Unlock Inclusive Recruitment and Promotion: webinar recording and resources
24.10.24 Event Knowledge Share Forum Webinar
NAWO members can watch the recording of this October 2024 webinar, where NAWO Member Consultant Renee Burkinshaw explored practical approaches to improving gender balance in recruitment and promotion. She was…Read more -
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Operation Respect Case Study: BlueScope’s ‘Respect is How We Work’ program, making prevention far better than the cure
18.10.24 Articles Case Study Resources
Behaviour change is hard, especially when it relates to uncomfortable conversations on topics people would rather not have. One company that has made huge strides on inclusivity is NAWO member,…Read more -
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A Whole-Of-Organisation Approach to Respect at Work – webinar with BlueScope and Our Watch
18.10.24 Case Study Event Webinar
In this Operation Respect webinar, NAWO CEO Louise Weine was joined by Laura Towey, National Employee Relations & Employee Experience Manager for BlueScope, and Alisha Taylor-Jones, Acting Manager - Prevention…Read more -
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The Landscape of Parental Leave in Australia: Spotlight on Operational Industries
17.10.24 Articles Opinions Resources
In this article we explore the challenges operational businesses face and highlight leading practice in progressive parental leave policy - encouraging shared parental care (where this is an option), offering…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Sandra Taylor, State Manager Equipment & Services – Vic/Tas, Coca Cola Europacific Partners
16.10.24 100 Women in Operations
Since joining the mining industry in 2015 as a metallurgical technician, Farzana Adina-Zada has advanced through roles fueled by her passion for learning and leadership. Her curiosity about process plants…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Farzana Adina-Zada, OPF Operations Superintendent, Fortescue
01.10.24 100 Women in Operations
Since joining the mining industry in 2015 as a metallurgical technician, Farzana Adina-Zada has advanced through roles fueled by her passion for learning and leadership. Her curiosity about process plants…Read more -
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Unwavering leadership commitment – Making respect as important as safety
01.10.24 Articles Mentoring Program Resources
With more than 25 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations and procurement, and having overseen the merger between Armaguard and Prosegur’s Australian operations, Mick Cronin has made…Read more -
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Top tips for setting up a successful job share relationship – a guide for employers
01.10.24 Articles Mentoring Program Resources
Discover the essential steps to set up a successful job sharing relationship and create a win-win for your organisation! From finding the perfect match to securing leadership support, these tips…Read more -
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Job Sharing: A The Game-Changer for Achieving Gender Balance in the Workplace
01.10.24 Articles Mentoring Program Resources
NAWO’s WA Committee recently hosted an event on job sharing, discussing how this model can improve gender balance in workplaces, especially in senior roles. Discover how job sharing can be…Read more
