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100 Women in Operations: Kamini Wijekulasuriya, Operations Manager, BlueScope
10.03.26 100 Women in Operations
Kamini is Operations Manager, Metal Coating Lines at BlueScope’s Port Kembla Steelworks, leading a 24/7 team of 130 people. A Women in Industry Awards finalist and NAWO NSW Committee member,…
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Lisa is Head of Operations at Cm3, part of the Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety group. She focuses on building strong teams, simplifying ways of working, and improving the end-to-end customer…
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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Inclusive Leadership & Allyship
05.03.26 Articles Event Nine Dials for Gender Balance Resources Webinar
NAWO members gathered for March’s Nine Dials Deep Dive to explore Dial 4: Inclusive Leadership and Allyship. Led by NAWO CEO, Louise Weine, and long-time NAWO contributor and researcher, Matthew…
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100 Women in Operations: Penny Ryall, Connections Advisor – ElectraNet
05.03.26 100 Women in Operations
With experience across energy, infrastructure, steel and building products, she brings commercial insight, stakeholder alignment and collaborative leadership. Known for leading with curiosity and balance, Penny is a strong role…
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100 Women in Operations: Sue McCarrey, Chief Executive Officer – National Offshore Energy Regulator (NOPSEMA)
04.03.26 100 Women in Operations
With more than forty years in government, Sue's career spans education, transport, rail, and national regulation. Sue previously led the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator, driving major reform…
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Sam has experience across retail and transformation, she delivers solutions that simplify complexity and strengthen performance. As a NAWO committee co-chair and mentor, Sam is committed to increasing women’s visibility…
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Career Club with Penny Ryall: Starting the Year with Purpose
19.02.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
We launched Career Club for 2026 with an honest, energising and reflective conversation to start the year with purpose! NAWO's CEO Louise Weine was joined by Penny Ryall, long-time NAWO…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Josephine Rahman, Quality Assurance Coordinator – Powerlink Queensland
19.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Starting her career as a Business/Arts graduate at BlueScope, she gravitated toward Continuous Improvement and Quality roles across logistics, manufacturing, innovation and customer service. With over a decade of involvement…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Stacey lee Wallace, AN Bulkstore Technician, Orica
18.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Stacey lee began her industry journey in 2007 after transitioning from hospitality, building her experience through hands-on roles in warehousing and bulkstore operations. Stacey Lee is known for her strong…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Isabella Warrington, Senior Environmental Specialist, Acciona
17.02.26 100 Women in Operations
Isabella’s story shows how passion and purpose can lead to a career in operations. Her life-long love of nature led her to her current role as a Senior Environmental Specialist,…Read more -
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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…Read more -
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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…Read more -
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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…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.…Read more -
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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…Read more
