Women Transforming Energy & Resources

"Half of the population is under-represented in the energy industry." Tune into this episode with Solstice Energy's CEO, Phaedra Deckart . Sitting down with our Deloitte host, Angela Jaric , Phaedra chats about there not being a better time to work in an industry that is full of dynamism, challenge, and opportunity, highlighting the diverse range of disciplines that are required. Phaedra also talk...

" 'We need more brains thinking of problems in different way to bring the best solutions." Tune into our latest episode with Endeavour Energy's Chief Financial Officer, Francoise Merit . Chatting with our host Sandra James , Francoise speaks about the need for more diversity of views, perspectives, and experiences across the energy industry. Francoise deep dives into the rapidly evolving role of t...

"If there is an opportunity just step into it even if you are feeling scared, feeling like you are not quite capable, just lean into it and give it a go." Tune into our latest episode with SA Power Networks' Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, Jess Morris . Chatting to our Deloitte host, Angela Jaric , Jess speaks openly about the challenges of balancing a marriage separation and divorce, raising...

" Trust your gut—you're far more capable than you give yourself credit for" In this latest episode, Kyra Schwarz welcomes Morgan Rossiter , General Manager, Offshore Wind at the Clean Energy Council, to discuss her unconventional career path and the future of offshore wind. Morgan shares how an early fascination with international business and logistics led her from chartering oil tankers in globa...

In this episode, Nicole O'Connor , National Director for Mining, Utilities, Construction and Engineering at ServiceNow, brings a unique perspective shaped by her unconventional career journey from Ireland to Australia, moving from academia to leading technology-driven change in the energy and resources industry.  Nicole discusses the accelerating role of AI and workflow automation, highlighting ho...

"It's too good, too interesting, and too important" In this episode, UNSW Energy Institute CEO, Dani Alexander , chats with our Deloitte host, Matt Walden , about how integral R&D is to unlock the technologies pivotal to decarbonisation. Dani speaks about the incredible impact and influence of the female sponsors and mentors that have been real champions of change during her career. She also passi...

'It excites me to be faced with a challenge that is both impossible and absolutely essential…that's what gets me out of bed.' In this latest episode, Heidi Lee , CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, chats to Deloitte host Sandra James about the challenges and opportunities associated with transforming our energy system.  Heidi talks about the enormous opportunity for women to work in energy, a space that...

'A lot of the traditional careers that we've seen in the mining space for decades are transforming into something new and exciting.' In this latest episode, Shelley Robertson , COO of Fortescue, chats to Justine Winston Smith and Su Yin Lim  about the challenges women face in mining and WA's path to decarbonisation.  Shelley speaks about encouraging advancements around attracting more women into m...

'It's not all sitting around on beanbags and lava lamps singing kumbaya'   Check out this latest episode as Deloitte host, Monica Juricev speaks to Sam Retallack , Chief People & Sustainability Officer at IGO about the significant transformational shifts in attitudes and approaches towards creating diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplaces in the mining and metals sector.   She also shares some...

In the latest episode, Leigh Staines discusses her 25-year career in the resources sector and her role as Industry Advisor at UQ's Sustainable Minerals Institute. Passionate about the energy transition, Leigh highlights the importance of early and frequent engagement between academia and industry to boost commercialisation of research. Hosted by Deloitte's Carrie Grimes , the episode delves into s...

Deloitte host David Stapley talks to Kelsie Clarke , Principal Business Improvement Planning at Woodside Energy, in our latest podcast episode, where Kelsie shares her journey from performing arts to engineering, her challenges as a young leader, and her commitment to diversity and inclusion in the energy sector. She emphasises the importance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, being aut...

Deloitte host Celia Hayes sits with Cath Bozanich , Chief Sustainability Officer at Sandfire Resources. Cath shares her inspiring career journey, emphasising the importance of curiosity and listening. She talks about how she embraced travel opportunities, gained diverse experiences in the mining sector and reflected on the evolving appetite for sustainability in mining – from using chocolate to ge...

Join Deloitte host Craig Hutchinson as he dives deep with Karishma Darr , Chief Information Officer at CleanCo Queensland, on this latest episode. Karishma shares her incredible 20-year journey in IT, balancing leadership with personal life and fostering young talent. Her inspiring story is a testament to perseverance and passion in the energy sector. Take her insights on sustainability, innovatio...

Join Deloitte host Laura Entwistle as she welcomes the Chief Digital Officer of Essential Energy, Sarah McCullough on this latest episode.  Sarah talks about how aligning her career path and the people she works with to her values was integral to her journey and where she is today. She also speaks of the need for diverse, creative, and innovative talent in enabling our ability to deliver energy tr...

Rebecca Pickering , General Manager of Process Engineering and Major Hazards at Rio Tinto, chats with Deloitte host Nicki Ivory about her career journey, including her transition from mine sites to the corporate world and her deliberate actions to create a balanced workforce. She shares why it's an exciting time to be in the sector, with opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Rebecca also shar...

I have the coolest job in the country." Join our Deloitte host Sandra James as she welcomes the Chair of Energy Queensland,  Sarah Zeljko , for a chat about her career and perspectives on this latest episode.  Sarah talks about the structural shifts required to provide the platform for women to feel enabled, encouraged, and empowered to overcome historical and traditional obstacles.  She also spea...

On this episode, Naomi Campbell , Development Director at Energise Renewables speaks to Deloitte host Marni Oaten candidly about her perspectives on the challenges associated with inequity in the workplace, as well as what's required for society and workplaces to tackle this.  Naomi also shares how her love for the ocean inspired her to pursue a career in offshore wind. Her passion for the industr...

On this episode, Deloitte host Sandra James chats to one of the most influential women in the energy transition, both in Australia and the US, Audrey Zibelman , about her observations of the increased participation of women in the energy industry and her thoughts on the global energy transition.  Audrey highlights the potential impact of seeing greater female representation at board and executive...

In this episode, Chief Development Officer at Nexsphere, Kristy Finch , chats to Deloitte host Joe Corvetti about her perspectives on women participation in the industry and her thoughts on the development of Australia's offshore wind sector.  Kristy chats about how the role of women is evolving in the context of the delivery of major projects, and how for a relatively new industry, there is an op...

On this episode, Executive General Manager, Capacity Building at the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Dr. Samone McCurdy joins our Deloitte host, Pip Dexter , for a discussion on the data that highlights the current gender equity gap in the energy and resources industry.  We hear insights across several themes, including the gender pay gap, workforce composition, number of women on boards, execut...

In this episode, Interim-Executive General Manager, Construction at Hydro Tasmania, Tammy Chu , chats to Deloitte host Cedric Hodges about her incredible career journey in Tasmania. Tammy talks about the work that needs to be undertaken to attract more women into the sector, particularly in relation to the substantial skills shortages across engineering that continue to be a challenge. She also sp...

In this episode, Yvette Manolas , General Manager and Global Head of Decarbonisation of Woodside Energy, shares her unique and diverse career journey and experiences in the energy sector with Deloitte host Bernadette Cullinane . Tune in to hear Yvette's perspectives on how the role of women has evolved and the differing leadership styles that have helped to shape her career. Yvette chats about the...

In the latest episode, Deloitte partner, Peter Holt is joined by Nevenka Codevelle , Executive General Manager of AEMO Services. Nevenka speaks about her career journey and the evolving challenges in the energy sector. She highlights the positive changes in workplace attitudes: the growing enthusiasm to contribute to the energy transition and the appreciation for balancing work and family, a strug...

Join Deloitte host Sandra James and esteemed guest speaker Dom van den Berg , CEO of Energy Networks Australia, for a compelling conversation in our latest Women Transforming Energy & Resources episode. Dom talks about her journey in the industry, which has been fuelled by her love for adventure and interest in the geopolitics of energy. Drawing from her extensive experience and expertise, Dom und...

Check out the latest episode of our Women Transforming Energy & Resources series, which spotlights the Managing Director of Momentum Energy, ⁠ Lisa Chiba . Lisa speaks to our Deloitte host, Angela Jaric , about several actions that can be implemented to make workplaces more inclusive and how Momentum Energy's strategic and values aligned partnerships are helping to deliver powerful, customer-focus...