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Redefining success: How EY Australia supports people to thrive on their own terms
Explore how EY’s flexible, inclusive culture helps you grow your career with support, opportunity and balance across every stage.
From solicitor to safety coordinator: How Liezel found purpose through career change
Liezel de Castro swapped criminal law for safety at Transgrid and found purpose, inclusion and impact in the energy infrastructure industry.
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Careers with purpose at AWE
Turning curiosity into a career with impact “I feel a strong connection to our purpose, and that is very important to me—understanding why I do what I do.” For Stacey, a Production Engineer at AWE, work has always been about more than a job description. It is about...
WGEA Gender Equality Targets: Your FAQs answered
From 2026, Australian organisations with 500+ employees will need to do more than report their gender equality data — they’ll also be required to set and work towards three formal targets from WGEA’s legislated menu. It’s a big shift, designed to accelerate progress...
How SYSTRA is laying the foundations for gender equity in construction
In an industry traditionally dominated by men, SYSTRA ANZ is leading the charge in changing the narrative. By building a culture of flexibility, inclusion, and empowerment, the company is showing that a career in construction and infrastructure is possible for women...
An unexpected path from forensics to mining and energy
For many professionals, a career in mining can be lucrative, dynamic and full of opportunity. It’s often seen as the domain of engineers, geologists and tradespeople. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find professionals from all kinds of backgrounds and walks of...
Dads in the Lead: Why more men than ever are challenging parental leave stigma
For decades, conversations around career breaks to raise children have largely centred on women. Even the language—maternity leave—reflected a default assumption about who would stay home and who would return to work. But that narrative is shifting. The growing use...
How inclusive parental leave policies support men professionally and personally
Parental leave isn’t just about time away from work, it’s about creating space for men to show up fully in both their personal and professional lives. When dads are encouraged to take leave, it signals that caregiving is a shared responsibility, not a gendered one. ...
How to chart a new career course in the defence industry
From cutting-edge radar systems to next-generation defence technologies, Australia’s defence sector is booming—and with it comes a wave of opportunity for professionals from all walks of life ready to make an impact. Whether you come from a technical, commercial, or...
How One Program Sparked a Community of Women Leaders
At the end of their final session, not one woman wanted to leave. Laughter and reflection lingered in the air as the group promised, “Let’s keep this going.” A year later, they still meet every eight weeks. What started as leadership development has become an ongoing...
How an intersectional perspective makes you a better leader
Can your identity make you a stronger leader? Absolutely!The obstacles you’ve overcome and the life you’ve lived give you a powerful lens to lead with empathy and purpose. Neha Mahajan, Associate Director of Admissions at Box Hill Institute, shares how embracing her...