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What a Job!: Viv Worden, Executive General Manager Operations, Detmold Group
08.05.25 Profile Webinar
In this special extended What a Job session, hear from Viv Worden about her extensive experience in operational industries, spanning multiple areas and countries. These informal sessions are exclusive for…
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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,…
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Five Uncomfortable Truths of Allyship
01.05.25 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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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100 Women in Operations: Rebecca Phillips – Operations Manager QLD, B&D (DuluxGroup)
13.11.24 100 Women in Operations
Rebecca's career has been driven by a passion for understanding how things are made and fostering growth in others, as well as learning from them in turn. Currently, an Operations…Read more -
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Applying an intersectional lens to policy and respect – Operation Respect webinar with Lina Orozco Munera and Dr Niki Vincent
31.10.24 Case Study Event Webinar
In this Operation Respect webinar, NAWO CEO Louise Weine was joined by Lina Orozco Munera from Professional Migrant Women, and Dr Niki Vincent, Victoria's Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner. They…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Iresha Gunasekara, State Logistics Manager – NSW at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
31.10.24 100 Women in Operations
After an unexpected start to her journey in logistics in 2007, Iresha has progressed through various roles, both in Sydney and Melbourne, taking both sideways moves and steps up in…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Leila Cook at ITW Construction Products – Asia Pacific
29.10.24 100 Women in Operations
Leila's love for business started in high school, sparking her decision to study it at university with a focus on Logistics & Supply Chain Management. During her studies, she completed…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Belinda Baird, Transport Driver, RTL Transport
27.10.24 100 Women in Operations
After a 20-year career break, Belinda returned to the workforce as a cleaner and expressed an interest in driving transport trucks. With the full support of RTL Transport—a company committed…Read more -
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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
