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We've partnered with Modern Custodian and are honoured to offer a digital recording of their impactful e-Learning training workshop – Acknowledge This! – to our volunteers and members. Have you…
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100 Women in Operations: Carrie-Ann Jones, Head of Engineering & Operational Excellence, George Weston Foods
18.07.25 100 Women in Operations
Carrie-Ann started as an apprentice electrician in the UK and has spent over 30 years with ABF, progressing through technical and leadership roles. She moved to Australia in 2003 to…
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NAWO Career Club: Not Done Yet – The Midlife Advantage at Work and in Life with Melissa MacGowan
15.07.25 Event Webinar
The middle of life can feel messy. Work, health, and life collide. What if this stage wasn’t seen as a decline, but a career inflection point? In this empowering Career…
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100 Women in Operations: Jade Singleton, Group Lead Resources + Industrial WA, AECOM
10.07.25 100 Women in Operations
Jade is a Mining Engineer turned operational leader, now heading the Resources + Industrial WA team at AECOM. A passionate advocate for inclusion, she also chairs the ‘Get into Resources’…
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100 Women in Operations: Elise King, Associate Director of Research and Development, The Arnotts Group
02.07.25 100 Women in Operations
Elise is Associate Director of R&D at The Arnott’s Group, leading a team of 12 working across Campbell’s and V8 brands. Her 17-year career has spanned R&D and Quality roles,…
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Why we need more women in STEM & how NAWO is helping open doors
02.07.25 Articles Professional Development Program
With International Women in Engineering Day recently behind us, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the state of gender balance in STEM careers and the road ahead.
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Looking to build your business presentation skills? In our April 2025 Career Club session we were joined by speaker, coach, and engineer Brenda Denbesten, who shared her top tips for…Read more
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Since 2011, Luna has built a career in logistics and supply chain across the mining and metals industries. Starting in transport, warehousing, and inventory coordination, she now manages Bradken’s international…Read more
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Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum: VIVA Energy – Aviation Refueller Training Program
15.04.25 Announcement Articles Member Updates Resources
Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum! In this article we're spotlighting VIVA Energy’s Aviation Refueller Training Program and its success in increasing female representation in refuelling roles across the country, while creating…Read more -
What a Job!: Lynn Johnson, CHEP
10.04.25 Event Webinar
Lynn Johnson stepped into the role of DEI Lead AMETA at CHEP just over two years ago after more than 15 years in engineering roles across supply chain and manufacturing…Read more -
100 Women in Operations: Abby Phillips, Operations and Business Transformation Leader
07.04.25 100 Women in Operations
With 25 years in operations and supply chain, Abby has led business transformations, embedded lean practices, and built collaborative, high-performing teams focused on continuous improvement and sustainable growth. A strong…Read more -
100 Women in Operations: Michelle Sheppard, Inclusion and Diversity Senior Advisor, The Department of Transport and Planning
31.03.25 100 Women in Operations
Michelle is a powerful voice for equity and inclusion across the operations and transport industry. As Inclusion and Diversity Senior Advisor at the Department of Transport and Planning, she applies…Read more
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