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What a Job! with Claire Lauber: Leading with Purpose, Inclusion and Courage at Coles Liquor
07.10.25 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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100 Women in Operations: Tammy Robichaud, Site Manager, Fonterra Australia
13.01.25 100 Women in Operations
Tammy Robichaud is a seasoned leader with a career spanning diverse industries in manufacturing operations. Beginning as a brewmaster in the beer industry, she transitioned into fruit juice and snack…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Ja-Lee Kleemann, Operations Administration Manager, SAGE Automation
06.01.25 100 Women in Operations
Ja-Lee Kleemann is the Operations Administration Manager at SAGE Automation, where she is renowned for her people leadership and dedication to fostering development opportunities for her team. With a passion…Read more -
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It's been another incredible year at NAWO. Read on for some highlights, and info about our office closures over Christmas and New Year.Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Deidre Powell, Operations Manager, ProPharma Whangarei
04.12.24 100 Women in Operations
Joining ProPharma Whangarei in 2018 as Warehouse Supervisor after 11 years of successfully running her own Transport Logistics business, Deidre’s leadership and dedication quickly earned her a promotion to Operations…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Trista Coco, Packaging Quality Specialist, Asahi
04.12.24 100 Women in Operations
With a degree in chemical engineering, Trista Coco began her career in brewing and now works as a Packaging Quality Specialist at Asahi Beverages’ Abbotsford Brewery. Her role spans logistics,…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Philippa Zarebski, Project Commercialisation Manager, Mondelez
29.11.24 100 Women in Operations
Philippa Zarebski is the Manager of the Project Commercialisation team for Australia & New Zealand at Mondelez International. Starting her career in R&D on the Cadbury Schweppes Graduate Program, she…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Rebecca Landon, Chief of Staff to the CEO at Incitec Pivot
29.11.24 100 Women in Operations
Rebecca Landon, Chief of Staff to the CEO at Incitec Pivot (Dyno Nobel), rose to this role after leading coal explosives operations across Queensland and NSW as the General Manager…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Zrina Johnson, Production Supervisor at Bradken
26.11.24 100 Women in Operations
Having started on the floor nearly a decade ago, Zrina worked her way up to become a Production Supervisor at Bradken and has been in her role for over two…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Jay Esson, Manager Engineering – Zone Substations at Essential Energy
25.11.24 100 Women in Operations
With over 22 years in the energy industry, after starting at TransGrid as a university scholar, Jay has progressed to become Manager Engineering – Zone Substations at Essential Energy, overseeing…Read more
