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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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In 2012, four senior women in manufacturing and supply chain roles volunteered to mentor sixteen women working in operational businesses. That pilot program sparked a movement. Fast forward to the…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Joni Kua, Manager Commercial & Contractual Engagement, ARTC (Australian Rail Track Corporation)
27.08.25 100 Women in Operations
Joni began her journey with ARTC as a work experience student 20 years ago and has held various roles within the business, recently stepping into a new position as Manager…Read more -
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Ready to make a meaningful difference in someone's career journey? Apply to participate in the NAWO Mentoring Program as a mentor by accessing the application form below.Read more -
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Apply to participate as a mentee in the 2026 NAWO Mentoring Program
25.08.25 Mentoring Program Resources
Ready to make an investment in your future? Apply to participate in the NAWO Mentoring Program as a mentee by accessing the application form below. Note: you must be a…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Annaclaire Klette, Head of Manufacturing (NZ) – The Arnott’s Group
22.08.25 100 Women in Operations
Annaclaire is Head of Manufacturing (NZ) at The Arnott’s Group, leading the Avondale site team. With a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBA, her FMCG career spans white goods, fuel,…Read more -
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Alison McGregor, Asset Manager at Viva Energy, shared her journey from graduate engineer to leading major refinery operations and sustainability initiatives in this What a Job! session. Watch the recording…Read more -
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Career Club: Putting your best foot forward – self promotion that works with Sarah Hochholzer
07.08.25 Articles Career Club Event Webinar
Struggling to speak confidently about your achievements? Whether it’s a job interview, a high-stakes presentation, or meeting the CEO, self-promotion can feel daunting. In this empowering Career Club session with…Read more -
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NAWO Members Closing the Pay Gap
04.08.25 Articles
Each year, Equal Pay Day in Australia marks the additional days women must work to earn what men earned in the previous financial year. It’s a stark reminder that the…Read more -
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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…Read more
