Featured Articles
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Read more
All Articles
-
![]()
NAWO Knowledge Share Paper-Gender Targets, Gender Diversity and Employer Brands
18.12.18 Articles Knowledge Share Forum
According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), the proportion of women in the workforce has increased substantially over the past 30 years and women now make up 46% of…Read more -
![]()
This year NAWO ran three Knowledge Share Forums on ‘Instilling a culture of flexible work’ in WA, QLD and SA. Participating NAWO Member companies were: Caltex, Bluescope, Orora, ABB, BP,…Read more -
![]()
Along with working incredibly hard to build a successful career in operations and supply chain, Tania Montesin has established a terrific network of mentors and supporters. But her most important…Read more -
![]()
NAWO is proud to announce its membership of the Australian Gender Equality Council (AGEC).Read more -
![]()
Attracting Women to Operations – Insights from the Construction Industry
16.05.18 Announcement Articles
Our research report that delves into the challenges of attracting female talent to operations and sets out solutions for addressing the problem is essential reading for all NAWO members.Read more -
![]()
Attracting female talent is an area I am obviously particularly passionate about. Those of you who have heard me rattle on about ‘thinking laterally in recruitment’ would know my frustration…Read more -
![Events Networking]()
We are very proud of the work our network does to support NAWO women in their careers by hosting events with inspiring guest speakers & role models, providing women with the…Read more -
![]()
Women in Industry Awards
20.07.17 Announcement Articles
I was lucky enough to attend the Women in Industry Awards this month, as a guest of ABB, a NAWO Silver Corporate Member and major sponsor of the Awards. ABB had 6 finalists and, whilst…Read more -
![]()
Question: What do you do when you are negotiating for a new role and you find out you are pregnant with your second child? Answer: You Continue!Read more
