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The 7000km journey to senior leadership
The path may not have been a traditional one, but Abimbola has found her distinctive background has helped her on her way to becoming a senior leader at PMI.
The leader wiring change for women in electrical engineering
As a woman in both leadership and electrical engineering, Niki Jackson is ‘wired’ for change. Discover the ways she’s supporting gender diversity.
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5 Facts about working in mining – that might surprise you!
If someone told you they worked in the mining industry, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s strong pay or onsite work. Or perhaps that it’s a male-dominated industry and there’s reduced work variety. Let’s see if some of these stereotypes match up to reality. Clair...
From grad to multinational tech company: Meet Victoria
The tech industry is rich with opportunities. As a tech grad, how do you choose what type of IT professional you’d like to be? And how can you get the right training and support to find a job that suits your skills, passions, and talent? We spoke with Ying Ting...
Loyalty or job hopping: What’s best for your career?
While longevity is still valued by many people, for the vast majority, it’s more common –and even expected– to move between different roles and companies to grow in your career. We spoke with Karen DeMello, Head of Digital Media Business Operations, at Woolworths...
What every parent ought to know about a career in mining
You might think being a single mother would hold your career back in a non-traditional industry such as mining. But you’d think wrong! Kate Bills is the General Manager – Sustainability, Marketing, and Communications for Sandvik. In her 12 years with the company,...
3 Ways to be the change you want to see
“I want a world for my daughters where they are seen as equal, where their diversity is welcomed, and they feel they belong.” Teeshal Bal moved to Australia from Malaysia more than 20 years ago and has since established an awe-inspiring career. With a background in...
7 Leadership tips for women in male-dominated fields
Are you passionate about providing value and opportunities to others? Do you have leadership aspirations for your career? Leadership is no easy feat, but it’s incredibly rewarding. At least, that’s what Ciara Doran believes. She’s General Manager Distribution for...
Why inclusion MUST be a strategic decision
More and more and more research shows that having more women in leadership roles has a positive impact on your bottom line. Boston Consulting Group showed similar impacts from other types of diversity – ethnicity, career background, and education. While it was once...
3 Ways BHP celebrates diversity and inclusion
There are so many creative and interesting ways workplaces are creating opportunities for people by celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). BHP is doing just that. By championing a variety of DEI initiatives, the company is promoting inclusiveness,...
Why I became a return employee to EY
“I found myself standing on the ferry at Circular Quay, staring at the EY building, wondering why I’d left. I started my EY job hunt that evening.” Thejani (TJ) De Silva had previously worked at EY in the Talent team before leaving to explore new opportunities within...