Video Series: Industry Chat Tuesday
Every Tuesday The BCW sits down for a quick chat with women across the mining, construction and resource industries to understand their role, their experiences and how they are creating change in themselves, their workplace and beyond.
Fi Shewring
President of SALT (Supporting & Linking Tradeswomen) Fi talks about giving women and girls the opportunity to use tools and in the process change the culture of construction to benefit everyone.
Kate Gunderson
NASA mechanical and aerospace engineer Kate shares her tips for landing your dream job and overcoming imposter syndrome.
Elinor Moshe
Elinor is The Construction Coach - a passionate construction professional whose purpose is to guide, inspire and direct future industry leaders.
Jody Sainsbury
Train driver, author, speaker and advocate Jody shares her passion for helping more women pursue exciting careers in the heavy industries through her initiative @kick_asswomen and book High-vis to High-heels.
Stacey Head
Did you know women and men’s feet are anatomically different? Having I’ll fitting work boots can lead to discomfort and injury. But don’t worry ladies, Stacey Head of SheWear has you covered!
Christine Larbibram
Engineer Christine shares her her tips for building a successful career and multiple side hustles whilst focussing on supporting her community and giving back to others.
Alanna Ball
Alanna shares her insights into the key skills required to be a successful safety professional and the safety vs production debate.
Florence Drummond
Florence, Co-Founder and CEO of Indigenous Women in Mining & Resources Australia, shares her advice on how to create more inclusive workplaces for indigenous women and encourage them to take up leadership positions in the mining industry.
Alice Brooking
Alice the Plasterer shares her experience of being pregnant and a tradie. Staying true to the theme of work and family, we also have a special guest appearance of my daughter 🤦🏼♀️
Beck Gower
Project Manager Beck shares her path to becoming a highly successful leader in the construction...spoiler alert, it may not be what you think!
Danielle Savio
Project Manager Danielle discusses one of the core factors required to support the advancement of women into leadership roles in the construction industry.
Queenie Ambatali
Project Engineer Queenie shares her advice for how to make the most of those early years on site.
Jessica Kahl
Chartered Civil Engineer, Founder and Managing Director of Dream Big Australia and nominated finalist for 2021 Young Australian of the Year talks about the importance of finding your passion and having resilience to achieve your goals.
Britt Furlanis
Entrepreneur and Senior Gas Trader Britt Furlanis talks about Gojii, an app designed to link students to mentors in the STEM fields.
Mel Street
Operator maintainer technician (electrical) shares her experiences and advice about being pregnant on the tools.
Beth Moresi
Business owner and carpenter Beth shares the challenges she’s encountered as a woman in the industry and her goals for creating an industry that accepts everyone to be themselves.
Lara Kelly
3rd Year electrical apprentice in the mining industry chats about her passion for encouraging more women into the trades and how she handles the “peanuts” who think women don’t belong in the heavy industries - “we’re
Laani McFarland
Drainlaying apprentice Laani talks about how to spot an employer who is supportive of women and what to do when you start feeling self doubt.
Kortney Heit
3rd year carpentry apprentice Kortney Heit shares her passion for the trade, discusses what it’s like to be an apprentice and has big goals for her industry!
Louise Azzopardi
Chatting with Louise Azzopardi, Trainer and Assessor for Westrac, and Chief Judge at Worldskills about her career experiences and challenges putting herself first.