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Engineering meaningful careers for women at Alstom
Cassidy Thomas found work-life balance and support in rail. Learn how Pacific National helped her make a life-changing career switch.
Top 5 Australian companies with the best flexible & remote working policies
Explore the top 5 Australian WORK180 Endorsed Employers with outstanding flexible and remote working policies – your ideal work-life balance starts here!
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Dancing towards inclusion at CityFibre
At CityFibre, inclusion isn’t just a policy—it’s a movement. In a world where equity often gets buried under buzzwords, CityFibre is creating space for real conversations and change. At the heart of this is Connected Voices, an employee-led initiative designed to...
Top 5 Australian companies with the best paid parental leave policies
Ever wondered if the perfect blend of career growth and family-friendly policies exists in the job market? The answer is a resounding yes, and we're here to unveil the top five Australian WORK180 Endorsed Employers leading the way. It's not just about the number of...
Switching tracks, finding balance
Before Cassidy Thomas ever stepped into the driver’s cab of a coal train, she was running restaurants, clocking 12-hour shifts with barely a pause to catch her breath. The leap she made into rail wasn’t just a career switch, it was a life overhaul—and she’s never...
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.The three WGEA gender equality targets your organisation...
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....