“As part of my role, I travel across Queensland and enjoy visiting different towns and communities. With the energy grid currently transitioning toward more renewable technologies, I’ve had some awesome opportunities to learn and grow. Being involved in projects that integrate solar, wind farms, and battery systems into an existing network has been challenging and fascinating. The variety of connections and emerging technologies we work with keeps things dynamic and has significantly deepened my technical knowledge and engagement in my role.”

“I’ve had the chance to travel to Saudi Arabia for work, which was a great experience. It allowed me to work closely with different clients and be part of giga projects. The opportunity has helped me grow professionally, become more adaptable, and build stronger communication and leadership skills in different settings. I recently had the opportunity to visit our Sydney office to attend business development training, which was a great chance to connect with colleagues and gain a broader perspective on how we operate across regions.”

“Being able to see people in person and their various communities has provided me with meaningful personal and professional development. It’s given me an appreciation for the culturally diverse country in which we live and the diverse identities of various local communities. Professionally, it has shaped my awareness and approach on how to get the best out of a diverse team and promote people’s sense of belonging in the workplace.”

“I believe it’s important to stay close to the building process and TBH’s clients. That’s why, whenever possible, I spend time at site offices and go on site visits. Being on-site helps me understand the real challenges, stay connected with TBH and client teams delivering the project, and enables me to expand my practical experience. This is a big part of what makes my work meaningful. It helps me provide better advice, because I’m not just sitting behind a desk, I’m part of the process.”

“I have been fortunate to have many enriching travel opportunities in my career thus far. This has included performing environmental monitoring in remote outback locations, attending industry events in busy capital cities, and everything in between. These experiences foster growth, resilience, and independence while facilitating collaboration and networking with diverse stakeholders. All while being able to see more of Australia and experience our unique ecosystems!”

“I am passionate about creating balance between the resource sector and natural environment, particularly at the end of mine life during mine closure and rehabilitation. Having a role that involves both office and field work is extremely fulfilling. You can go from performing surveys and monitoring one day, to data analysis and report writing the next! The role of an environmental advisor with IGO is very diverse, and there is plenty of opportunity to grow and specialise in your interests, making it an extremely satisfying career.”

“I have worked in many different places, and four different countries and three different languages! Exposure to different cultures, languages, and ways of thinking broadens your mind beyond just learning a job. During my engineering studies and the early stages of my career, the human aspect of work was never a priority and proved to be very challenging for me. The exposure to a wide variety of people and context forced me to work on this actively and enabled me to turn what was a weakness into a forte.” 

“To me, working in an office means being able to establish a boundary between my work life and my personal life. While I do work from home when needed, I prefer to keep my work life separate from my personal life, maintaining a clear distinction between the two. It is a safe option too. It allows me a degree of control over my environment, and to establish a routine, both things that are important for my mental health.”