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Five not-so-common (but oh-so-useful) career tips for women in STEMM
Even as a toddler, Karen was fascinated by how aeroplanes take flight! Find out how she turned her lifelong passion for aeronautics into a dream career.
Want top-notch career development opportunities? Try mining!
Mining companies offer some of the best career development and mentoring opportunities out there. Learn how Marieka Vercoe built her career in mining.
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How to Ensure Your Career Doesn’t Stall While on Parental Leave
Since joining Caltex, Rebecca Dessaix’s love of a good challenge saw her experience six roles in eight years. Beginning in tax, she held multiple advisory roles before moving into a management reporting role focused on customer profitability. From there she took on...
QLD Women’s Week present: Gemma Lloyd
Co-founder of Diverse City Careers (DCC) and award-winning entrepreneur Gemma Lloyd was interviewed as part of the QLD Women's Week 2017. In this video she shares her story and some essential advice on finding success in what you love.
Superhero Daughter Day Challenges Stereotypes in Tech
Women’s job site DCC Jobs together with non-profit organisation Tech Girls Movement are determined to challenge gender bias and stereotypes in technology through a bold initiative aimed at primary school girls. Held to celebrate International Women's Day, Superhero...
Time for Me
Most recently I realized how I have spent the last 7 years raising children, running a business, being a wife, a sister, a friend, a mentor. I loved every moment but why did I feel guilty when I stopped to take Time for Me! Often when a commitment clashes I am quick...
Three Tips for Creating a Rewarding Career as a Graduate
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...