A software developer is responsible for designing, building and maintaining software. To create software, a programming language is used. It is a written language used to communicate with computers. Before a programmer writes code, they need to consider how their changes might affect the program. For larger changes a design is written. This can be…
TechnologyOne allows me to create software solutions that are used by people in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. I started my journey at a high school in Brisbane. I did a class that was called IPT (Information Processing Technology) and found I really enjoyed it so decided to continue my studies a Queensland…
A Project Manager in TechnologyOne is responsible for making sure that their team delivers high quality software within required timeframes before it is released to customers. To achieve this a Project Manager will get teams together from all over the business and lead and manage the project. To do this they need to identify a project…
I am an avid volunteer who is passionate about violence against women, supporting people with mental and physical disabilities, suicide prevention and building a more diverse and inclusive society. I am also a belly dancer with a black belt in tae kwon do. I didn’t know what I wanted to do for my career when…
I am a passionate and flexible leader currently working as an Estimator or Pricing Specialist for the Rig & Well Servicing Division of Ventia. Growing up across Canberra, Sydney, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, now living in a little piece of country paradise in Toowoomba QLD, I have always had a passion for supporting women…
As a graduate in civil engineering there almost feels like an infinite number of career pathways you can head down. For me, our compulsory work experience took me to the Goyder River, in outback Northern Territory, where I lived and worked out of a camp, got hands on experience operating machinery and finished most days with a…
I am an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Progressive (Life Support) with Boeing Defence Australia. From a young age I developed a passion for flying and aviation growing up in Tassie, visiting with family interstate. As my knowledge of the aviation industry expanded, my mother encouraged me to pursue a career in aviation – flying. When…
I started my career straight out of high school after joining the Australian Army. Conducting my training between Wagga Wagga and Oakey, I landed my first posting in Townsville Queensland, working on Black Hawk helicopters. From there I deployed to East Timor, Papua New Guinea and a number of national assistance deployments before being selected…
I grew up mostly in Canberra with my parents and 2 younger brothers also spending time on my grandparent’s farm in NSW. I completed high school in Brisbane. I was pretty confused about what to do after leaving school and my university application forms in 1995 were for Engineering, Architecture, Law, Commerce and Arts! I…
Looking back, the resources industry has always been a part of my life. I grew up in the Hunter Valley, the second youngest of 8 kids, and my dad worked in the local coal mine. When I was 10, my family moved to Gin Gin in Queensland and lived an off-the-grid lifestyle. When the time…
I am a Social Performance Specialist at Origin Energy, covering the Maranoa region. I have over six years’ industry experience in community relations, stakeholder engagement, Indigenous participation and engagement, media and communications. Prior to working at Origin, I worked as a consultant, developing and implementing strategies across a variety of industries. I completed a traineeship…
I am currently the Manager of Strategy and Planning at Urban Utilities. However, I never really knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. Taking the advice of my Mum (“Uni is hard, study something that you’ll like”) I chose to study sports science and health promotion, working at the Big Pineapple on…
This role leads the development and implementation of Urban Utilities’ Servicing Strategy, a 30-year transformative strategy that is reshaping the water cycle in South East Queensland. Tasks that this role performs are: Leading the maturation and operationalisation of Urban Utilities’ Environmental Leadership strategic goal through which Urban Utilities is playing a lead role in understanding…
I am a Senior Engineer in Ergon Energy and Energex’s Intelligent Grid New Technology team. I have a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical & Space) from UQ, a PhD in Engineering (Metals Combustion) from QUT and a Graduate Certificate in Power Supply Engineering undertaken during the first years of my career in electricity industry. I develop,…
I work as a Commercial Planner at OZ Minerals, a modern Australian mining company with mines in South Australia, Western Australia and Brazil and exploration interests around the world. Born and raised in Adelaide, I am by nature, passionate about engaging with others and building relationships with colleagues over a diverse range of organisations. My…
In order to fulfil the functions of this role, you engage various contractors to carry out works such as design, construction and commissioning. Some of the construction works include civil, electrical and mechanical works. A Commercial Planner’s role is to seek out appropriate contractors to carry out these specific works. This is done by inviting…
I studied a Bachelor of Business specialising in Human Resources at Flinders University. Over the 4 years of studying I have worked part time jobs and travelled overseas at every chance. I had the opportunity to backpack and teach English in South East Asia. I then studied in an American University along with travelling to…
This role is very diverse. No two days are ever the same. Some of the tasks include: Assisting project teams to increase their female participation on construction sites. Designing and implementing female participation initiatives and events. Educating students, parents, and educators on construction careers for women. Engaging with clients, organisations and the community on industry…
I am a passionate mother of two with a love for construction and the built environment! I hold a Diploma of Interior Design and Decoration and am currently completing a Bachelor Urban Development (Construction Management & Architecture). Whilst working in an Architecture firm, I designed small residential projects through to schools and public buildings up…