CAREERS IN THE POWER INDUSTRY

Read the career profiles from some of our recent POWERful Women Leadership program participants below:

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"As we confront Australia's national skills shortage and the pressure to achieve Net Zero, the inclusion of women in the power industry becomes even more crucial. By leveraging diverse talents and perspectives, we can address these challenges. There are so many incredible women out there who's skills are needed in this space they just need the industry to support them in return."

Abby Biles

"It's crucial for diverse people from all walks of life to be part of this industry. The industry's changed more in the last 10 years than it did in the 100 years before that. We're trying to fly an airplane while changing its parts out midair and to succeed, we'll need diverse thinkers to develop the multifaceted and complex solutions our industry requires."

Daena Ho

"The power industry plays a major role in achieving global decarbonisation goals. This requires unique perspectives, diverse talents, and innovative ideas women can bring into this male dominated industry. Therefore, it is important for women to join the power industry such that our future will be powered by the brilliance of all its people."

Dilini Darmawardana

"A diverse workforce in the power industry means new perspectives, insights, and skills, all of which are valuable to the changing electric future."

Avisa Agustina

"There is no gender monopoly on the skills needed in the industry. By having a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, we fuel innovation and innovation is exactly what this industry will be reliant on for generations to come."

Liana Lidden-Verney

"Empowering women to work in the power industry is crucial for fostering diversity, innovation, and sustainable development. Their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions are essential in shaping a future energy landscape that is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all."

Deepthi Yogiswara

"To facilitate the major change this industry faces, we will need a major change in the dynamic of its workforce."

Miriam Maher

"It is important to see more women in the power industry so they can continue to inspire the next generation of girls to think - That's cool, I want to do that too!."

Ashley Taylor

"There is value in every industry from diversity of thought and one way to bring diversity is employ more women in the workforce. Women bring different values, perspectives and approaches to solve the problems of today and into the future."

Katrina Thomlinson

"The power industry is rapidly growing and affects everyone. We need a diverse workforce to tackle, make decisions and lead."

Georgia Kappos

"Women are half of the society, there are different range of skill sets that they can offer to any industry and energy is an essential one and why should be excluded."

Maryam Hasheminamin

"Women bring unique skills and perspectives to the power industry, which is critical for a successful and sustainable energy future. We need to ensure that diverse voices are heard and that women have a seat at the table in decision-making and leadership roles." - Maria G. Korsnick, President and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute.

Sanah Al Safadi Chaar

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