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Top 5 Australian companies with the best paid parental leave policies
Explore the best paid parental leave policies in Australia with rankings from WORK180 Endorsed Employers – unlocking family-friendly career choices for you!
Switching tracks, finding balance
Cassidy Thomas found work-life balance and support in rail. Learn how Pacific National helped her make a life-changing career switch.
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Why more women should consider a career in manufacturing and mining
Earlier in her career, Carly McPhee often found herself as one of the few women on manufacturing floors and rail sites, navigating environments where even safety gear wasn’t designed with women in mind. Her path through manufacturing, logistics, and regulatory spaces...
Curiosity, care, and career growth at EDL
Kristan Kretzmann never imagined her background in admin and legal support would lead to a global management role in energy. But with the right support, she’s turned curiosity into a fulfilling career. Before joining EDL, Kristan built her skills across legal, real...
Redefining success: How EY Australia supports people to thrive on their own terms
From school pick-ups to global meetings, from caring for ageing parents to pursuing personal dreams, life doesn’t pause. At EY Australia, it doesn’t have to. With flexible programs designed to support every stage of life, EY Australia is redefining what it means to...
From solicitor to safety coordinator: How Liezel found purpose through career change
In the energy infrastructure industry, safety is everything. But for Liezel de Castro, it’s also personal. As a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Coordinator on major projects at Transgrid, she’s showing how purpose-driven work and inclusiveness can transform...
WGEA Targets: Pre-submission to-dos (timeline and checklist)
Note: This is a supplementary resource for WORK180’s free WGEA Legislation Mini-Series — a bite-size course helping employers prepare to submit their newly mandated gender equality targets, due April–May 2026 (for private sector employers) and September–October 2026...
Building Your WGEA Targets Team: Roles, Responsibilities and Results
For many organisations, WGEA’s new gender equality target legislation, which applies to organisations with 500 or more employees in Australia, marks the first time teams will be required to formally set, measure, and publicly share progress on gender equality goals....
10 interview questions hiring managers want you to ask
It’s one of the most nerve-wracking parts of an interview: the moment you’re asked, “Do you have any questions for us?” But what if we told you that this moment isn’t just a test, it’s an opportunity? The right question can shift the tone of the interview, showcase...
Women like Zoe are changing the face of cyber security
As the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Practice Lead at Thales Australia, Zoe Thompson’s work directly protects the systems that underpin our everyday lives, from power grids to ports. Her experience shows that bringing greater diversity of people and thought to a...
Charting new courses for women in port operations
For a long time, port operations have been seen as physically demanding roles dominated by men. But the industry is evolving, and women like Holly Kunzer are not just joining the field, they’re thriving in it. Holly began her career with Hutchison Ports UK just over a...