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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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What a Career with Sarah Coleman: Courage, Curiosity and Leading Through Change
27.02.26 Articles Event Profile Webinar What a Job!
In our first What a Career session for 2026 we were joined by Sarah Coleman, NAWO Board Member and respected leader across the mining, resources and technology sectors. NAWO Members…
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Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum: Komatsu – A Multi-Pronged Approach to Increasing Female Participation
17.10.25 Articles Member Updates
Celebrating NAWO Member Momentum! In this article we're spotlighting Komatsu and its success in using a multi-pronged approach to increase female representation across the company.Read more -
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At our 2025 NAWO Executive Forums, in Perth and Brisbane, we had more than fifty senior executives from the network gathering to share how they were holding the line in…Read more -
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"Why not?" It was a question that echoed throughout NAWO’s recent Sharing the Care Knowledge Share Forum. Held during National Carers Week, the session explored how operational workplaces can better…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Nikea Wilson, ITP (In To Plane) Manger – BP, Air Refuel
15.10.25 100 Women in Operations
Nikea Wilson is ITP Manager - Air Refuel at BP, based at Melbourne Airport. Beginning her career as one of Air BP’s first female refuellers in Brisbane, she quickly rose…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Dakshi Weerasinghe, Data Scientist – Sydney Water
10.10.25 100 Women in Operations
Starting out as a civil engineer, Dakshi built strong foundations in problem-solving and precision before transitioning into data science. Now at Sydney Water, she combines her engineering mindset with a…Read more -
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What a Job! with Claire Lauber: Leading with Purpose, Inclusion and Courage at Coles Liquor
07.10.25 Articles Event Profile Webinar What a Job!
In our latest What a Job! session, Claire Lauber, Chief Executive of Coles Liquor, joined us for an extended and deeply insightful conversation. With more than 25 years of experience…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Simone Thomassen, Head of Global Marketing – Ego Pharmaceuticals
03.10.25 100 Women in Operations
From QC Chemist to Head of Global Marketing at Ego Pharmaceuticals, Simone leads teams delivering projects from concept to market across multiple countries. Known for her people-first approach, she mentors…Read more -
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Career Club: Own Your Story – Preparing for and Excelling in Interviews with Jenny Gillam
22.09.25 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Feeling unsure about how to prepare for interviews or tell your career story with confidence? Whether you're aiming for a promotion or exploring new opportunities, interviews can be nerve-wracking. In…Read more -
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Libby Williams is passionate about safety, service and inclusion. In this What a Job! session, she shares her career journey at Ampol, her volunteer work with SES, and practical strategies…Read more
