Author Archives: Staff Writer

Diversity in mining starts at the top according to Newmont Mining chief executive officer Gary Goldberg ahead of his appearance at the 5th annual International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) taking place in Melbourne from October 29 to November 1. Two years ago, Goldberg pledged Newmont’s support for Paradigm for Parity, a framework developed by […]

CSIRO has recently created two new leadership positions, which see Ilona Charles appointed to the role of Executive Director, People, and Nigel Warren becoming the new Executive Director, Growth. Both Ilona and Nigel have held key executive positions across a range of industries, bringing with them a wealth of experience that will be invaluable to CSIRO going forward. CSIRO chief executive […]

Earlier this year, April Whittam took home the award for Social Leader of the Year at the 2018 Women in Industry Awards. April has been a pioneer in developing numerous community investment strategies throughout her career. Her work at Aurizon has resulted in the creation and implementation of their flagship corporate social responsibility program, the […]

As one of the leading magazines for Australia’s waste management sector, Waste Management Review is proud to showcase the best and brightest female leaders in the sector as a partner of Women in Industry. With a multitude of female leaders representing a number of leadership roles across key waste industry associations; resource recovery, landfilling and […]

Vice-president of supply for BHP Minerals in Australia, Sundeep Singh, has said that there are opportunities for improvement in making equipment more suitable for a diverse workforce.  BHP has been working on design with suppliers of heavy equipment, such as Caterpillar, Komatsu and Liebherr, taking into account a workforce with larger numbers of women. Speaking […]

In her role at RMIT, Dr Gita Pendharkar is a senior educator at the School of Vocational Engineering Health and Science. Her role mainly involves teaching and mentoring activities for the students. When asked what is at the centre of her core teaching beliefs, she said she believes that mentoring and education are the most […]

BOC Limited has renewed their sponsorship of the Women in Industry Awards, with the 2019 Awards to be the five year anniversary of their support. BOC Limited has a strong affinity for safety, sponsoring the Safety Advocacy Award since it was introduced in 2017. Recently, the company ‘put their money where their mouth is’, taking […]

Atlas Copco Compressors has renewed their sponsorship of the Women in Industry Awards for the third year in a row, cementing their commitment to diversity across the industrials sector. A world-leading manufacturer of air compressors, vacuum pumps and industrial gas equipment, Atlas Copco Compressors’ products aim to deliver lasting benefits. Atlas Copco Compressors know that […]

Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is spreading the word that Linfox are looking for female truck drivers.  If you’re looking for a career change, Linfox wants to train you as a driver!  TWAL Chair, Jacquelene Brotherton, recently received the Excellence in Road Transport Award at the Women in Industry Awards, for her lifetime of commitment to […]