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How her skills in writing & communication led to a technical career
She wanted to be a writer when she grew up, now she’s a Senior Engineering Manager at DCE. Discover why she still loves her work – and why they love her!
6 years, 6 career steps, 1 company, and many lessons to share
For women in STEMM and non-technical backgrounds alike, discover how Hélène progressed from intern, to analyst, to management, in a global company.
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What does work-life balance mean to working dads?
“It allowed me to create a really strong bond with her and for my partner to get back to focusing on her career.” Evan Simmonds, UX Designer, REA Group. Being a working parent isn’t easy. Pursuing a career while also maintaining healthy and present relationships takes...
STANDUP. STANDOUT. Wear it Purple Day. 30 August 2019
Studies have found that non-heterosexual people face up to twice as much abuse or violence (including physical, mental, sexual or emotional) than their heterosexual counterparts. LGBTI people aged 16-27 are five times more likely than non-LGBTI youth to attempt...
Equal humans: a journey to belonging
Arwen Griffioen is instantly and enduringly enigmatic. From early in our conversation with the Oregon-born Data Scientist and Mother, we get a wonderful mix of dry wit, razor sharp expression and deep, reflective thinking. Mostly though, it’s her authenticity that...
High integrity software engineering – Finding the right fit
We all know the importance of hiring people with the right ‘fit’ for the role. Of course, ‘fit’ means much more than just ticking skills and experience boxes; it’s about your personality, qualities and perspectives – it’s about who you are. And while some employers...
The Committed Millennial
‘Entitled’, ‘impatient’, ‘disloyal’. All classic insults thrown at millennials or, if you don’t like the label, ‘the younger generation’. Yet many would argue that this is a huge misinterpretation. Jill Bourke is a case in point....
Traineeships in a Male Dominated Environment
Tammie Fuller is a Trainee Technician in the VIC & TAS Field Operations team at nbn, where she’s part of a team working hard to rollout the nbn™ access network to homes and businesses nationwide. At 39 years old, she’s older than the average trainee, is one of...
An open door
For Rachele Williams, a STEM career was the obvious path. She was always good at maths and science, and had an engineer father as a role model. Her all-girl, faith-based school was thrilled to nominate her for every vocational activity going, including Young Engineers...
Passion reignited: How Kim Engel rediscovered her love for software testing at WorkCover Queensland
A 20 year roller-coaster career in software has taken Kim Engel from Sydney to Auckland and back to Australia. WorkCover Queensland’s Principal Test Analyst says she has found an employer whose values align with hers, the flexibility to be a working mum, and a team...
WORK180 raises £1.2m off the back of unprecedented success in the UK market
Melbourne 1 August 2019… WORK180, a global jobs platform focused on employers who support women’s careers has expanded its Series A-1 round to raise £1.2 million - $1.5 million (USD) / $2.2 million (AUD) - to accelerate its global expansion into the UK. The raise -...