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Meet three incredible women at the forefront of nuclear science, strategy & security
Meet three amazing nuclear scientists leading their field. Discover how they achieve career progression and support nuclear safety, compliance, and training.
From FIFO to fieldwork to global travel: Women are going places!
Women from our WORK180 Endorsed Employers share the diversity of their workplaces and the policies, opportunities and cultures that have helped them succeed.
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Tips from one of mining’s most accomplished women
In her over two decades in engineering, mining, and construction, few can compare with Lydia Gentle’s accomplishments. Aside from being the youngest Australian to receive an Engineering Executive status with Engineers Australia, her long list of accomplishments and...
How a holiday became an exciting project management career
Sonja’s journey started with a self-imposed challenge. “When I was 15 back in Germany, I wanted to earn some pocket money. So, I learned how to carry three plates and a full tray of glasses.” This new skill helped her get a job in hospitality. What Sonja didn’t know...
How women can rise to the top and land senior roles
“The more senior I became, the more I saw the ominous glass ceiling.” Danielle Harmer – a General Manager at Domain Group – tells us this sobering fact about her early career. It sounds discouraging, but it’s the reality that most women in the workplace have been...
How Rachel has harvested a burgeoning career in agriculture
Sometimes, when you plant a seed, it just takes off. Whether it's the weather, the soil, the water or just good timing, some seeds become plants that just can’t stop growing, can’t not thrive. Rachel Palumbo’s career is one such thing. A devotion to hard work,...
Meet Lucia Olalla
WORK180’s International Women’s Day Summit 2023 wrap-up
It was a day of thought-provoking discussion and open conversations backdropped by the stunning Melbourne city-skyline as we launched our first International Women’s Day Summit earlier this week. While every day is International Women’s Day for us here at WORK180,...
Part-time work, full-time success: The pros of job-sharing
Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a surge in the number of people searching for jobs that include remote work flexibility. So, it’s no wonder more companies are embracing this change to attract and retain the best people. While job-sharing isn’t ‘new’, it’s...
Changing careers (and lives) in Talent Development
What’s it like to change someone’s life by helping them find the right career path? We asked Tavanesha Shepard, Manager, Talent Development at Aflac (and certified executive and leadership coach), to give us a glimpse into what her role is like and what her work means...
A template for modern mothers to succeed in corporate careers
Too often the phrases ‘corporate career’ and ‘young children’ are like oil and water; they just don’t mix well. But, for Liesl Malcolm and Pitcher Partners Melbourne, the reality is, thankfully, very much against this norm. As a young mother and Partner at this...