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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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The NAWO Nine Dials framework is a transformative tool for organisations ready to move beyond surface level diversity initiatives and embed meaningful, measurable change.
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100 Women in Operations: Hilda Kambewa, Reliability Engineer – Sydney Water
28.01.26 100 Women in Operations
Hilda is a Reliability Engineer at Sydney Water, specialising in asset strategy and reliability management. With a background in electrical and electronic engineering, she has worked across power generation and…
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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 -
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100 Women in Operations: Lisa De Sousa, Business Services Supervisor, Lineage Logistics (Welshpool)
26.09.24 100 Women in Operations
As Business Services Supervisor at Lineage Logistics, Lisa plays a crucial role in bridging the office team and warehouse operations, ensuring seamless and efficient daily activities. Her manager, recognising her…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Kari Banick, Chief Operating Officer, Blackwoods
23.09.24 100 Women in Operations
With a background in engineering and experience across wholesale, retail, airline, OEM and logistics industries, Kari is a recognised Global Supply Chain leader. Known for pioneering automation and technology, she…Read more
