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Leading with equity at Gold Fields
How Craig Bradshaw’s bold leadership created a 50% female leadership team and reshaped inclusion at Gold Fields.
Carrying the legacy forward at Port of Newcastle
Discover how three sisters are building meaningful careers and continuing a five-generation maritime legacy at Port of Newcastle.
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Jumpstart your journey: Exciting early career programs to boost your career in 2025
The start of a new year is the perfect time to launch your professional journey, and early career programs are a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience, grow your skills, and accelerate your career path. We’ve collated a variety of programs offering not only...
What it’s like working at Pitcher Partners Melbourne
Looking for your own reason to join Pitcher Partners Melbourne?
Discover how to ‘ride the rails’ of career opportunities at Metro Trains
What if one simple decision sets your life on an entirely new track? Brittany Fisher has experienced several life (and career) deciding moments. From relocating to a new country to entering the world of rail operations, these life-changing events have helped her...
Ready to re-energize your career as a late-stage professional?
As you move through your career, it’s natural to want to stick with what’s familiar. The thing is, careers, like batteries, can sometimes run down without fresh energy. What if your next spark comes from exploring a new opportunity in an evolving industry? We spoke...
Why a ‘squiggly’ career path could be the ultimate career advantage
At WORK180, we love sharing stories of out-of-the-ordinary career paths from those who’ve changed roles and industries and moved around the world. One common thread we see shine through these journeys is that these significant changes often lead individuals to...
Family tradition fuels modern ambition for one leader in mining
A self-described maths nerd, Debbie Erasmus grew up in a South African gold mining town surrounded by tailings dams and mining shafts. Today, she reflects on her journey with a message for her younger self: “If I could speak to my younger self, I would say: you can do...
What’s it like to watch a company evolve over a quarter of a century?
No, that’s not a typo! We had the privilege of speaking with one remarkable woman who has dedicated over 27 years to American Express. Helen Bathe, Vice President, Operational Excellence, joined American Express in the late 90s, fresh out of university. So, what is...
How to turn your interests into a successful career in STEMM
Whatever your passion, there’s a role for you in STEMM. Aya Zeidan shares how she developed her interests into an award-winning career. When you think about careers in STEMM, what comes to mind? Aya Zeidan, an engineer at Pacific National, urges you to forget the...
Divine signs: How to spot an employer that’s truly worth your time
Job interviews aren’t just about employers sizing you up—you should be evaluating them too. While job seekers often feel the pressure to make a great first impression, it’s just as important for employers to do the same. After all, an interview isn’t just about...