Articles tagged: Women in the Workforce

Persistance is key for new career
ALC's Cassidy Pliers thrives as part of a local company that has a worldwide impact.

Surprising career change
Trying something new has led AKD's fleet controller Tracy Van Nierop to a career full of possibilities.

Seeing people smile is among the rewards
Meeting new people and helping them find a home is all in a day's work for Claire Evans.

Stay organised and ask plenty of questions
Elisa Hanlon shares how she keeps up with her fast-paced role at Charles Stewart.

Challenges leading to growth
Lisa Hayes has witnessed many changes over her two-decade career at Spence Construction.

Opportunity for work-life balance
CMTP's Isalene Steynberg reflects on her role as an operator at the company.

Supportive and helpful work environment
Feeling comfortable in the workplace has helped Jess Hedrick shine in her role at Rhys Evans Colac.

Journey to team leader
Irrewarra Sourdough's Shaylah Genua has climbed the ranks over her eight-year career at Irrewarra Sourdough.

Caring about community
Connecting with Colac and district comes first in Cody Fennell's role at Fennell West.

Focusing on staff development
Feeling part of the Colac Area Health community means Phoebe Fogarty can develop her skills to the fullest, as well as helping others to do the same.

Women in the Workforce: Great work-life balance at AKD
Lisa Howard values the flexibility of her job and the career advancement opportunities available at Colac timber processor AKD.

Women in the Workforce: Focus shift at ALC
New and existing female staff at Australian Lamb Company say they enjoy working alongside other women in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Women in the Workforce: A world of opportunities ahead at Bulla Dairy Foods
Laura Nelson, Kerrie Richardson and Carla Brauer have worked their way up through the ranks at Bulla and encourage potential Bulla employees to “just go for it” and see where the job can take them.

Women in the Workforce: Claire Evans, Tina van Rijthoven and Gayle Stephens – Richardson Real Estate
Richardson Real Estate property managers Claire Evans, Tina van Rijthoven and Gayle Stephens say the best part about a career in real estate is the reward of helping clients.

Women in the Workforce: Lawyer’s professional growth
Grace Spokes’ advice to aspiring female lawyers is to ignore what was once the expectation of being a stereotypical lawyer.

Women in the Workforce: Diverse roles at Colac Area Health
Managing hospital patient information, leading the urgent care department and conducting important research are all in a day’s work for Eve Eden, Paige Spence and Alison Buccheri.

Women in the Workforce: A helping hand for all jobseekers
Discovering her own skills and capacities through a career change has given Renay Harrowfield the perfect background to help others build new careers.

Women in the Workforce: A new frontier for family lawyer
Jennifer Eichler is enjoying the flexibility of being her own boss after starting her own family law service in Colac.

Women in the Workforce: Lynne Cole – Colac to Coast
Lynne Cole has been the proud owner and director of Colac to Coast Real Estate for 15 years, having a passion for people and supporting working mums.

Women in the Workforce: Kirrilly Welsh – Australian Lamb Company
Kirrilly Welsh can see herself staying at Australian Lamb Company forever.

Women in the Workforce: Jamika Hickey – Colac Area Health
Jamika Hickey is one of the public faces of Colac Area Health.

Women in the Workforce: Leanne Witcombe – Richardson Real Estate, Colac
Leanne Witcombe is enjoying the challenge of a new career at Richardson Real Estate, Colac.

Women in the Workforce: Jaala Perkins – WDEA
Jaala Perkins’ career has gone from strength to strength since making a career change six-and-a-half years ago.

Women in the Workforce: Lorin Fisk – Charles Stewart
Lorin Fisk’s career blends a love of working for people with a long-held passion for real estate.

