How to turn a graduate role into a purposeful career

by Elaine Chennatt | Jun 23, 2025 | Leadership & development

Graduate trainee programs and apprenticeships are more than just stepping stones; they’re designed to give you hands-on experience, structured learning, and exposure to different areas of a business. These roles offer a strong foundation, but turning that foundation...

Celebrating the women powering Sydney Water’s future

by Elaine Chennatt | Jun 23, 2025 | Diversity, equity & inclusion, Leadership & development

At Sydney Water, engineering is more than just pipes, plants, and infrastructure – it’s fundamentally about people. The organisation firmly believes that for our cities to thrive, their people need to thrive first.  Every solution delivered improves lives...

From FIFO to fieldwork to global travel: Women are going places!

by Elaine Chennatt | Jun 17, 2025 | Diversity, equity & inclusion

IGO | NetApp | Powerink | TBH Whether it’s a remote mine site, a regional community, or an international conference, women are carving out dynamic careers in roles that take them far beyond the office.  Thanks to inclusive policies, supportive teams, and a growing...

How is inclusion shaping where and how women work?

by Elaine Chennatt | Jun 16, 2025 | Diversity, equity & inclusion

From flexible work arrangements to leadership opportunities and family-friendly policies, inclusion is no longer a ‘nice to have’—it’s a must.  Across traditionally male-dominated industries and emerging sectors alike, inclusive practices are transforming the...

Breaking the bias: Why we need to talk about the value of part-time workers

by Elaine Chennatt | Jun 10, 2025 | Diversity, equity & inclusion, Flexible workplaces

Part-time work is often framed as a compromise—a concession made by women seeking flexibility in a workforce that still treats full-time presence as the gold standard. Despite the growing demand for flexible roles, biases persist.  Part-time professionals are...