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  • Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
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  • Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
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Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Skills Spotlight
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April 30, 14:30 pm
SKILLS SPOTLIGHT: Developing the essential but often overlooked skills you need to influence others and succeed in construction
Speaker Speakers
Stefanie Nutt,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Skills Spotlight

SKILLS SPOTLIGHT: Developing the essential but often overlooked skills you need to influence others and succeed in construction

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April 30, 14:30 pm
  • Recognising influence as the centre point of driving innovation, managing stakeholders & delivering successful projects 
  • Developing business acumen and contributing to decision making  
  • Using failure as a tool to succeed in your role as a leader  
  • Utilising empathy & emotional intelligence   
  • Mastering the art of negotiation to drive project success   
Speaker Speakers
Stefanie Nutt
People and Culture Director – M7-M12 Integration Project | Director
John Holland | NAWIC 
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Fireside Chat
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April 30, 15:00 pm
FIRESIDE CHAT: Achieving a thriving construction career while nurturing a fulfilling personal life
Speaker Speakers
Claire Hudson,
Penelope Arnold,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Fireside Chat

FIRESIDE CHAT: Achieving a thriving construction career while nurturing a fulfilling personal life

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April 30, 15:00 pm
  • Finding the balance between work, extracurricular professional development, and life outside the workplace 
  • Establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life to prioritise self-care, relaxation and family time outside of work hours 
  • Exploring and advocating for flexible work arrangements to enhance work-life balance 
  • Building a strong support network 
Speaker Speakers
Claire Hudson
Head of Workforce Planning & Recruitment
Richard Crookes Constructions 
Penelope Arnold
Human Resources Director
GS E&C 
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Break
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April 30, 15:30 pm
Afternoon tea & networking
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Break

Afternoon tea & networking

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April 30, 15:30 pm
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
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April 30, 16:00 pm
Interactive Champagne Roundtables
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Interactive Champagne Roundtables

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April 30, 16:00 pm

Discuss ideas, gain practical tips, and work through challenges faced by women across the construction & infrastructure landscape. Have all your questions answered while you network and build relationships with people you otherwise may not have access to. You can choose three of the below to attend with each roundtable running concurrently over three time slots: 

  • Round 1: 16:00-16:30 
  • Round 2: 16:30-17:00 
  • Round 3: 17:00-17:30 
Speaker Speakers
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
Roundtable 1: Practical strategies & actionable steps to drive diversity on construction sites
Speaker Speakers
Gladys Woods,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Roundtable 1: Practical strategies & actionable steps to drive diversity on construction sites

Speaker Speakers
Gladys Woods
General Manager
Haslin Constructions 
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
Roundtable 2: Navigating how technology is shaping our projects and our roles
Speaker Speakers
Soheila Moradi,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Roundtable 2: Navigating how technology is shaping our projects and our roles

Speaker Speakers
Soheila Moradi
Digital Engineering Manager, North East Link Project
Major Road Projects Victoria 
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
Roundtable 3: Fostering work-life balance in a demanding industry
Nuria Florentino
Speaker Speakers
Nuria Florentino,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Roundtable 3: Fostering work-life balance in a demanding industry

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Speaker Speakers
Nuria Florentino
Nuria Florentino
Skills and Legacy Director, Torrens to Darlington Project
South Australia Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
Roundtable 4: How to deal with difficult co-workers, managers & situations
Speaker Speakers
Claire Hudson,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Roundtable 4: How to deal with difficult co-workers, managers & situations

Speaker Speakers
Claire Hudson
Head of Workforce Planning & Recruitment
Richard Crookes Constructions 
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
Roundtable 5: Overcoming imposter syndrome and communicating with confidence
Speaker Speakers
Mathanki Aru,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Roundtable 5: Overcoming imposter syndrome and communicating with confidence

Speaker Speakers
Mathanki Aru
Victoria State Manager
Structerre Consulting 
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
Roundtable 6: Constructing a sustainable future
Bohemia Bookham
Speaker Speakers
Bohemia Hookham,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Roundtable 6: Constructing a sustainable future

Speaker Speakers
Bohemia Bookham
Bohemia Hookham

Sustainability Manager, Construction
Lendlease

Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables
Roundtable 7: Moving from a trade or site role to management
Jennifer Perkins
Speaker Speakers
Jennifer Perkins,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Champagne Roundtables

Roundtable 7: Moving from a trade or site role to management

Speaker Speakers
Jennifer Perkins
Jennifer Perkins

Director Skills Excellence Network - Construction & Energy
TAFE NSW

Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Closing Remarks
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April 30, 17:30 pm
Closing remarks from the chair
Jennifer Perkins
Speaker Speakers
Jennifer Perkins,
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Closing Remarks

Closing remarks from the chair

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April 30, 17:30 pm
Speaker Speakers
Jennifer Perkins
Jennifer Perkins
Director Skills Excellence Network - Construction & Energy
TAFE NSW