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Have you ever known exactly what you wanted at work, a pay rise, a new project, more flexibility, but struggled with how to ask for it? In this month's Career…
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NAWO WA and Rio Tinto's Gender Equal Voices Employee Resource Group brought together four operational leaders for Thriving Through Change, a hybrid panel on shaping change instead of just surviving…
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100 Women in Operations: Kate Pemberton, National Apprentice Development Manager, Komatsu
15.07.26 100 Women in Operations Articles
From automotive apprentice to national leader, Kate Pemberton has built a career grounded in technical experience, honest communication and a commitment to helping others succeed. Discover how her trade background…
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Tuning into the Nine Dials: Flexible Work
06.07.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar What a Career Session
Part of our Tuning into the Nine Dials series, this session unpacked Dial 2: Flexible work, exploring whether organisations enable flexible work fairly and effectively. Louise Weine and Sharnie Curnow…
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What a Career in conversation with Fiona Holland, CEO of Tri-Tech Chemical Company
26.06.26 Articles Career Club Event Webinar What a Career Session
In a career that took her from graduate engineer to CEO, Fiona Holland has navigated large corporates, a small private business, and everything in between. She talks with Louise Weine…
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100 Women in Operations: Karen Chia, Water Supply Manager, Sydney Water
26.06.26 100 Women in Operations Articles
Karen's career is a masterclass in backing yourself and saying yes to the next challenge. Starting as a graduate in Wastewater Operations, she steadily built her expertise across contracts, commercial…
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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 -
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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
