Join CCF QLD for an evening of inspiration and empowerment at the 2024 Women in Civil cocktail event at the W Brisbane thanks to Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited the week following Queensland Women's Week and International Women's Day. Hear from trailblazing women who have made significant strides in the civil construction industry. Gain valuable knowledge from our panelists who will share their experiences. Following the panel discussion enjoy the rest of the evening networking with other women in the industry.
MEET OUR MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
Brisbane local Olympia Kwitowski is a seasoned emcee, radio announcer and the host of the 4BC Weekend Breakfast. She will be the event's emcee and panel facilitator.
MEET OUR PANELISTS:
Ivette Nino I Senior Project Engineer I Durack Civil
Ivette Nino, an accomplished Senior Project Engineer with 11 years of professional experience, including 5 years in Venezuela, specializes in road upgrades, drainage, and transport infrastructure.
Currently contributing expertise to Durack Civil in regional Australia, Ivette is known for managing diverse projects, such as the M1 Pacific Motorway Exit 45 Interchange upgrade, Brisbane International Cruise Terminal civil works, and the Gateway Upgrade North Project.
Lauren Karan I Talent Director I Karan & Co
Lauren has worked for over 12 years on civil infrastructure projects and for companies such as John Holland, McConnell Dowell, Fulton Hogan and Downer - where she really learnt about project mobilisation, project culture and the importance of having the right people, in the right roles and at the right time to build profitable projects. She founded Karan & Co as a consultancy specialising in construction and prioritizing lasting client relationships and thorough talent management.
Lauren is breaking stereotypes and contributing to the Australian economy through cross skilling in her own team women from construction backgrounds and internal hiring to grow into customer focused recruiters specialising in heavy industry engineering and technical recruitment.
Melissa Pollock I General Manager - Health & Safety I Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
Mel has 20+ years' experience in safety, with an early career in human resources, working across various industries including local government, emergency services, FMCG, oil and gas, facilities management, construction and utilities.
Mel is a passionate safety professional, works with senior leaders to drive change cultural change and believes a good safety culture and practices help to prevent/reduce injury, to engage employees and create a positive workplace.
Jessica Allen I Site Engineer I BMD
Jessica Allen is a Site Engineer with more than 5 years’ experience in civil construction. Working across a number of diverse fields, including project management, structural engineering and civil contracting, Jessica has experience delivering projects for industrial and mining facilities, bridge infrastructure, transport, land development, defence and services infrastructure.
Currently, at BMD Group, Jessica divides her time between subdivision packages and brownfield roadwork projects and such as Hillside, Capestone and Bellvista Boulevard, and has honed her expertise in self-performing earthworks, traffic management, pipework, and service installations.
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DATE: Friday 15th March 2024
TIME: 6pm - 9:30pm
RSVP: Friday 1st March 2024
LOCATION: W Brisbane, 81 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000
INCLUDES: Canapes, live dessert station and beverage package
DRESS CODE: Cocktail
PARKING: Brisbane Quarter (underneath the hotel)
ACCOMMODATION: Use the promo code 'W14' to receive a discount on all room types. To book, click here. Subject to availability.
COST: members $150 inc GST pp | non-members $195 inc. GST pp | student registration $115 inc. GST pp
Need help booking tickets? CLICK HERE to access the instruction manual!
