Rui Yang is part of the team at Unitywater’s Sewage Treatment Plant in Maroochydore. As a Process Engineer, Rui enjoys working on some of the plant’s most challenging technical projects. We spoke to Rui about her journey and advice for other graduates looking to...
Women Should Go Where They Are Celebrated, Not Tolerated
*Last week I had the pleasure of joining the ACS Victoria team at their event, “Diversity- How Far Have We Come?” The message resonating with me the most was from panelist Rohini Kappadath, Senior Adviser - India Business Practice, KPMG and Chair at the Multicultural...
Amanda’s Top Tips to Back Yourself and Progress Your Career
A few years after joining Unitywater, Amanda Williams, a Chartered Accountant by trade, bravely took on an opportunity to manage a technical Trade Waste function, which was well outside of her specialization. Amanda thrived in her new role, proving that good...
The Power of “No”
I was recently listening to Daniel Priestley, the Australian Author and Entrepreneur, he was sharing his philosophy on the “Power of no”. He opened by reminding us, (those who are old enough) that in the 1970’s Manhattan Night Club Studio 54 would rather than an empty...
Turning Perceived Weakness into Strength & Other Strategies for Leadership
Lauren Harris joined BHP as a graduate Geologist five years ago, and from there she quickly progressed her career. First moving into a Mining Production Supervisor role at one of BHP’s largest iron ore mines, then into an Alternate Superintendent position in Mobile...
Gender Equality in the Public and Private Sectors: What Can We Learn From Each Other?
In anticipation of Queensland Women’s Week, I wanted pay recognition to some wonderful initiatives by Queensland Government and private sector, particularly those which align to the Queensland Women’s Strategy. The Queensland Women’s Strategy provides a framework for...
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