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08:20

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:45

Welcome to Country

08:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Veena Mendez, Category Specialist - Asset Development & Technical, Chevron; Co-Founder & Chair, Women in Oil and Gas

BUILDING A CULTURE OF RESPECT

09:00

Combatting gender inequality and preventing sexual harassment through transparency, accountability, and strong leadership
Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Preventing and responding to sexual harassment in an effective manner through an intersectional lens
Changing attitudes and overcoming ‘silence culture’ - Evaluating current protocols and policies towards sexual harassment
Understanding the societal impact and consequences of an unsafe work environment
Recognising a leader's role in setting the tone for a safe and protected workforce

09:30

Instilling a culture of safety and health through boosting respect within the workplace
Tania Constable PSM, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council Australia

Driving cultural change and eliminating sexual harassment within the workplace
Providing multiple pathways for employees to seek help
Managing safety and health through practical toolkits and displaying committed leadership

10:00

Keynote: In Conversation with Helen Clark
Confirmed: Rt Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister, New Zealand Government

10:40

Delegate Spotlight: Get to know your table
Why are you here today?
What do you want to get out from the conference?

11:00

Morning Tea

11:30

Ministerial Address: The path forwards for Australia’s mining industry
Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services, Government of Western Australia

MENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

11:45

Building stronger and better mental health in women and mining - NOT a gender issue
Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer, Bloomfield Group

Developing regular training and education programs around managing mental health
Changing the narrative around “hyper-masculinity” – the toxic effects of industry ingrained stoicism
Enabling opportunities to improve work/life balance for FIFO workers
Exhibit mental health understanding across the leadership team

12:15

Interactive Chat: Ensuring the physical and psychological safety of employees within mining
Grace Zhou, Group Manager Human Resources and Services, Karara Mining Limited
Marianne Dravnieks, Executive Manager People and Communications, Northern Star Resources

Building a culture founded on respect and inclusivity
Creating stable and safe communication channels for employees
Providing support and taking a proactive approach at first signs of an unsafe environment

12:50

Networking Lunch

DEVELOPING HIGH-POTENTIAL WOMEN WITHIN YOUR LEADERSHIP PIPELINE

01:40

Career pathways and leadership in the industry
Dr. Natasha Hendrick, Co-founder and Director, b.bold; Finalist, Woman in Resources Awards

What today’s career paths look like
The mindsets to lead today from where you are
Stepping into leadership roles

02:10

Panel Discussion: Ensuring employees do not feel the need to change their inherent selves to climb the ladder
Moderator: Rosalie Cobai, Director, Communications and Campaigns, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia

Tara French, Chief Executive Officer, Cazaly Resources
Matt Mueller, Chief Information Officer, Iluka Resource Limited
Deirdra Tindale, Director Corporate & Government Affairs, Pilbara Ports
Daniel Ranschaert, Operations Manager, BlueScope; Western Australia State Committee Member, NAWO

Creating a pathway to leadership without the need to suppress or exaggerate personal inherent qualities which are traditionally deemed desirable or undesirable within a male dominated industry
See ‘gender’ and appreciate it for all it brings to the table, leverage what makes you different
Changing the narrative of “toughen-up" to be taken seriously as a leader

02:50

Afternoon Tea

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

03:20

Interactive Chat: Reducing unsustainable competition between female and male employees
Vivienne Powe, Chief Executive Officer – Investments, Perenti
Peter Bennett, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Clough

Communicating the balance between hiring on merit and increasing diversity
Fostering a holistic approach through building ally-ship between peers
Addressing the fear of threatened jobs perceived when operating within a level playing field

04:00

Story Telling Session: How I Made It!
Stephanie Graskoski CFA, Associate, McKinsey & Co.

04:30

Chairperson’s Closing Address

04:40

Networking Drinks

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08:30

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:40

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Kim Smith, Director, Standing Strong International Pty Ltd

LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS

BRING ALONG A MALE ALLY FOR THIS BLOCK OF SESSIONS

09:00

Boosting representation of intersectional women within senior leadership roles
Ivy Chen, Principal Consultant, CSA Global; Board of Director, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy; Director, Multicultural Futures; Board Member, Horizon Power
Mayor Vonda Malone, Torres Shire Council

Understanding women beyond a singular collective, a group who do not think and behave same
Flexible programs and practices that address the unique needs and challenges of intersectional women
Advancing women leadership proportionately – employing diverse solutions and measuring progress against multi-dimensional metrics

09:30

Inclusive Leadership Panel: Leveraging a diverse perspective and realising leadership is for anyone – debunking the concept of biological leaders
Moderator: Nicole Duncan, Former Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, South32 Limited

Debra Sayce, Executive Director, Catholic Education Western Australia
Candy Choo, Chief Executive Officer, Local Government Professionals WA
Pamela Naidoo-Ameglio, Group Executive, Nuclear Precinct, ANSTO
Yvonne Yong, General Manager Finance, Roy Hill Holdings
Marie Bourgoin, General Manager Integrated Production and Remote Operations, BHP

Breaking free of the social constructs excluding diverse women from performing in higher level occupations
Creating a new version of the ‘ideal leader’ as a positive alternative to the ‘traditional’ leader figure
Recognising the value of diversity and providing equal opportunities for success

10:20

Table Discussion: How to drive diversity and inclusion from the boardroom to the frontline?

10:30

Morning Tea

10:55

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Sophie Hancock, Governance Committee Member, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

INDIGENOUS WOMEN EMPLOYMENT

11:00

Providing the means for female Indigenous employees to escalate the leadership ladder within mining and resources
Florence Drummond, Chief Executive Officer, IWIMRA

Understanding the communal and cultural implications of Indigenous employment for women in mining
Promoting Indigenous women within leadership roles and important decision making – adjusting the power imbalance prevalent within the mining and resources industry
Recognising intersectional needs of Indigenous women when developing diverse talent

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP WITHIN A DYNAMIC LANDSCAPE

11:30

Keynote: Stemming workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives from a place of authenticity
Sally Langer, Non-Executive Director, Northern Star Resources; Non-Executive Director, Gold Corporation The Perth Mint; Non-Executive Director, Sandfire Resources

Communicating the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of increasing women representation within mining and resources
Actively engaging in ongoing support for women in mining initiatives and monitoring the employee-wide commitment
Ensuring gender equality initiatives are not built on the back of empty intentions and the wrong reasons

12:00

Networking Lunch

GROWING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

01:10

Leadership Coaching Clinic
Our Coaching Clinic will help you nurture core leadership skills. Each session will run for 30 minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in three discussions.

Courageous Leadership

Leading by example – how to inspire your team to greatness

Lorna Rechichi, General Manager Heavy Lift, Engineering Construction Division, Monadelphous

Self-Leadership

How to set your own course and lead yourself to achieve your personal and professional goals

Layla Mehravari, General Manager - Human Resources & Industrial Relations, Mineral Resources

Upward Leadership

How to influence upwards and ‘manage up’ to gain real influence at work

Sandra De Kock, General Manager People and Culture, Perth Airport

Confidence

Step up and stand out – how to increase your visibility in the workplace

Joanne Horne, Executive Manager People, Culture & WHSE, ASC Pty Ltd

Innovative Leadership

Become a leader who thinks outside of the box – how to develop unique leadership skills that will set you apart

Adele Creighton, National Head of Healthcare at Macquarie Business Banking, Macquarie Bank

Equitable Leadership

Stay true to the movement – how to deliver equitable outcomes as a leader

Sonya Liddle, Manager Inclusion and Diversity, Brunel Australia

Proactive Leadership

How to be a leader of action and take the first step in a crisis

Geraldine Reilly, Partner, GRG Consulting

Revisiting Organisational Culture

Curating a good culture into today’s hybrid working environment

Sam Retallack, Head of People and Culture, IGO Limited

Developing a Mindset for Success

Prina Shah, Coach, Consultant and Trainer, Prina Shah

02:40

Afternoon Tea

EMPOWERING CHANGE AND TAKING ACTION

03:00

Emerging Leaders Panel: The emergence of inclusive leaders within Australia’s mining and resource industry
Mhairi Cameron ACSM, Manager Fixed Plant Operations and Maintenance, West Angelas Rio Tinto
Kristen Pelc, Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, Tattarang
Pooja Haria, Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Fortescue Metals Group

Overcoming challenges gender diverse employees face in achieving career goals
Creating clear career pathways for women within a historically career limiting industry
Evolving opportunities for women within leadership roles
Embracing the power of storytelling in elevating female leaders

03:40

Mini Masterclass – Taking action - Developing and empowering up-and-coming leaders
Kelly Saunders, Founding Director & Leadership Consultant, Aamori Group

Verbalising your ambitions – how to create an action plan for your career to strive unapologetically towards your goals
Becoming an intellectual powerhouse through building confidence in ourselves, our messages and our voice
Thriving in the workplace – how to increase the visibility of yourself and other female talent in the workplace

Agenda

08:20

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:45

Welcome to Country

08:50

Chairperson’s Opening Address Veena Mendez, Category Specialist - Asset Development & Technical, Chevron; Co-Founder & Chair, Women in Oil and Gas

BUILDING A CULTURE OF RESPECT

09:00

Combatting gender inequality and preventing sexual harassment through transparency, accountability, and strong leadership Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

09:30

Instilling a culture of safety and health through boosting respect within the workplace Tania Constable PSM, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council Australia

10:00

Keynote: In Conversation with Helen Clark Confirmed: Rt Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister, New Zealand Government

10:40

Delegate Spotlight: Get to know your table Why are you here today? What do you want to get out from the conference?

11:00

Morning Tea

11:30

Ministerial Address: The path forwards for Australia’s mining industry Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services, Government of Western Australia

MENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

11:45

Building stronger and better mental health in women and mining - NOT a gender issue Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer, Bloomfield Group

12:15

Interactive Chat: Ensuring the physical and psychological safety of employees within mining Grace Zhou, Group Manager Human Resources and Services, Karara Mining Limited Marianne Dravnieks, Executive Manager People and Communications, Northern Star Resources

12:50

Networking Lunch

DEVELOPING HIGH-POTENTIAL WOMEN WITHIN YOUR LEADERSHIP PIPELINE

01:40

Career pathways and leadership in the industry Dr. Natasha Hendrick, Co-founder and Director, b.bold; Finalist, Woman in Resources Awards

02:10

02:50

Afternoon Tea

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

03:20

Interactive Chat: Reducing unsustainable competition between female and male employees Vivienne Powe, Chief Executive Officer – Investments, Perenti Peter Bennett, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Clough

04:00

Story Telling Session: How I Made It! Stephanie Graskoski CFA, Associate, McKinsey & Co.

04:30

Chairperson’s Closing Address

04:40

Networking Drinks

08:30

Registration and Morning Refreshments

08:40

Chairperson’s Opening AddressKim Smith, Director, Standing Strong International Pty Ltd

LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS

BRING ALONG A MALE ALLY FOR THIS BLOCK OF SESSIONS

09:00

Boosting representation of intersectional women within senior leadership roles Ivy Chen, Principal Consultant, CSA Global; Board of Director, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy; Director, Multicultural Futures; Board Member, Horizon Power Mayor Vonda Malone, Torres Shire Council

09:30

10:20

Table Discussion: How to drive diversity and inclusion from the boardroom to the frontline?

10:30

Morning Tea

10:55

Chairperson’s Opening Address Sophie Hancock, Governance Committee Member, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

INDIGENOUS WOMEN EMPLOYMENT

11:00

Providing the means for female Indigenous employees to escalate the leadership ladder within mining and resources Florence Drummond, Chief Executive Officer, IWIMRA

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP WITHIN A DYNAMIC LANDSCAPE

11:30

Keynote: Stemming workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives from a place of authenticity Sally Langer, Non-Executive Director, Northern Star Resources; Non-Executive Director, Gold Corporation The Perth Mint; Non-Executive Director, Sandfire Resources

12:00

Networking Lunch

GROWING YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

01:10

Leadership Coaching Clinic Our Coaching Clinic will help you nurture core leadership skills. Each session will run for 30 minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in three discussions.

02:40

Afternoon Tea

EMPOWERING CHANGE AND TAKING ACTION

03:00

03:40

Mini Masterclass – Taking action - Developing and empowering up-and-coming leaders Kelly Saunders, Founding Director & Leadership Consultant, Aamori Group

04:10

Interactive Activity / Reflecting and distilling what we have learned / Putting together an Action Plan

04:20

Chairperson’s Closing Address

04:30

End of Conference

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Veena Mendez, Category Specialist - Asset Development & Technical, Chevron; Co-Founder & Chair, Women in Oil and Gas

Combatting gender inequality and preventing sexual harassment through transparency, accountability, and strong leadership
Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission

Instilling a culture of safety and health through boosting respect within the workplace
Tania Constable PSM, Chief Executive Officer, Minerals Council Australia

Keynote: In Conversation with Helen Clark
Confirmed: Rt Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister, New Zealand Government

Delegate Spotlight: Get to know your table
Why are you here today?
What do you want to get out from the conference?

Ministerial Address: The path forwards for Australia’s mining industry
Hon. Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services, Government of Western Australia

Building stronger and better mental health in women and mining - NOT a gender issue
Renata Roberts, Chief Corporate Services Officer, Bloomfield Group

Interactive Chat: Ensuring the physical and psychological safety of employees within mining
Grace Zhou, Group Manager Human Resources and Services, Karara Mining Limited
Marianne Dravnieks, Executive Manager People and Communications, Northern Star Resources

Career pathways and leadership in the industry
Dr. Natasha Hendrick, Co-founder and Director, b.bold; Finalist, Woman in Resources Awards

Interactive Chat: Reducing unsustainable competition between female and male employees
Vivienne Powe, Chief Executive Officer – Investments, Perenti
Peter Bennett, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Clough

Story Telling Session: How I Made It!
Stephanie Graskoski CFA, Associate, McKinsey & Co.

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Kim Smith, Director, Standing Strong International Pty Ltd

Boosting representation of intersectional women within senior leadership roles
Ivy Chen, Principal Consultant, CSA Global; Board of Director, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy; Director, Multicultural Futures; Board Member, Horizon Power
Mayor Vonda Malone, Torres Shire Council

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Sophie Hancock, Governance Committee Member, Australian Institute of Geoscientists

Providing the means for female Indigenous employees to escalate the leadership ladder within mining and resources
Florence Drummond, Chief Executive Officer, IWIMRA

Keynote: Stemming workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives from a place of authenticity
Sally Langer, Non-Executive Director, Northern Star Resources; Non-Executive Director, Gold Corporation The Perth Mint; Non-Executive Director, Sandfire Resources

Leadership Coaching Clinic
Our Coaching Clinic will help you nurture core leadership skills. Each session will run for 30 minutes. Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in three discussions.

Mini Masterclass – Taking action - Developing and empowering up-and-coming leaders
Kelly Saunders, Founding Director & Leadership Consultant, Aamori Group