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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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How to be an authentic ally in the workplace this Pride month
Endorsed Employers: Accenture | CityFibre | Ericsson | NetApp | Powerlink | Stantec As Pride month arrives, organisations worldwide display rainbow flags and share messages of support for LGBTQIA+ communities. While these gestures matter, true allyship extends far...
Pride Month 2025: How to find a workplace with a true culture of allyship
Endorsed Employers: Accenture | CityFibre | Ericsson | NetApp | Powerlink | Stantec The workplace significance of allyship has never been more critical. Research consistently shows that when employees feel safe to be themselves, they experience improved well-being,...
5 guaranteed ways to develop a career you can stand behind
Are you motivated to have a meaningful career, grounded in purpose and connection with community? If so, there’s one sector you may not have considered: land development and renewable energy. Growing up on a small sheep and horticultural property just outside of...
Breaking the silence: How one company is making Menopause Matter
For too long, menopause has been a taboo subject – yet, it’s something that impacts a large portion of the population, and by extension, the workforce. But thanks to the leadership of one company and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) advocates, the silence...
5 engineering career myths busted: What early career engineers need to know
Picture the scene: you meet a young woman, and she tells you she’s an engineer. What assumptions do you make? A career in engineering is often seen through a lens of preconceived ideas, especially for women who are about to enter the sector or have just entered it. ...
From vacation student to GM: A golden career, 20 years in the making
How many of us can share that they’ve spent more than two decades with the same company, let alone grown from a student on site to leading operations as a general manager? One leading professional has done exactly that, in a career journey that’s been nothing short of...
Every drop counts: Sydney Water’s journey toward inclusive excellence
Sydney Water understands that a true sense of belonging is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. Their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ecosystem ensures every employee feels valued, respected and connected. By promoting an environment where everyone can...
Launch your career with confidence: 6 ways Stantec has your back
The transition between studying at university and starting your first industry role can be overwhelming. Adjusting from a daily structure of tutorials and lesson plans to an unfamiliar world of meetings and multiple projects is often tricky. But from the classroom to...
Introducing the New WORK180 Employer Profile
We're excited to announce an update to the employer profile pages on WORK180! This refresh is designed to help you better showcase your organisation and connect with candidates who align with your values. What's new? Attract the right talent and showcase your...