WOMEN IN INDUSTRY
Calling all women (and interested men) passionate about the world of water jetting – join us for breakfast!
Our exclusive Women in Industry Breakfast session is designed to connect women, with complimentary coffee/ tea and a light breakfast spread. We’ll gather to celebrate and empower women in the industry.
This is your opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers, network with like-minded individuals, share insights, and forge meaningful connections. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey, all are welcome to join us for an inspiring morning filled with great conversation.
Thursday October 24, 2024 at 8am (doors open at 7.30am)
Beverley Pinder
Author of Pride without Prejudice
A unique story of resilience, success, love and the importance of always giving back, Beverley Pinder OAM has traversed a heady path of success spliced with several lows.
Her recently released book: Pride without Prejudice is the inspirational autobiography of Sri Lankan-born Beverley, Miss Universe Australia, glass ceiling-breaking PR businesswoman and former long-serving City of Melbourne councilor.
Beverley’s professional, civic and personal journeys have been anything but smooth. Yet conquering the odds is part of her DNA. In Pride without Prejudice, Beverley invites the reader into her confidence, sharing not only her personal story but the lessons life has taught her. As our speaker at the ‘Women in the Industry Breakfast’ at AusJet 2024 – we will blast into the future with Beverley giving us a glimpse into her life starting off as a teenager in Melbourne growing up in St Kilda; the racism she faced; her failure to attain her year 12 Certificate; catapulting to the dizzy heights as Miss Universe Australia 1978; her spiritual relationship with the late Father Bob Maguire; her Order of Australia honour; and much more.
Domestic turmoil, the highs and lows of three marriages, encounters with celebrities like Sir Richard Branson, Ita Buttrose, Solomon Lew, David Bardas, and Derryn Hinch and these days – a candidate for local elections in the Albert Park ward where she lives in Melbourne.
Beverley’s life’s work has been underpinned by her strong concern for the less-fortunate among us, and her belief in Father Bob’s philosophy of ‘communitarianism’, where we all benefit from the help offered to those who most need it within each community.
Join us as we hear Beverley speak at our special Breakfast event.
Featured Speakers
Employed by Aqua Assets for 12 years, Holly initially started as a CCTV pipeline inspection operator and has performed dynamic varying roles within the business including but not limited to operating drain cleaning, vacuum loading, hydro excavation, high pressure water blasting equipment and operational management of the team. Holly’s progression and impressive trajectory has now culminated in her project managing the successful outcomes of complex large-scale projects for asset owners, utilities and tier 1 contactors. These projects include ongoing works for customers such as ARTC and Sydney Trains (Transport for NSW).
Holly has been responsible for several WHS initiatives for both Aqua Assets and its subsidiary company and Registered Training Organisation Asset Training. Holly is a qualified Trainer & Assessor and put her skills as an operator and Trainer/Assessor to use with her instrumental role in the creation of the market leading CCTV Sewer and Stormwater line inspection training courses. To this day she still provides insight and considerable experience to Aqua Assets and Asset Training’s overall safety profile and ensuring that industry best practice is not only followed but surpassed.
Holly has continually demonstrated capability beyond her years but enough youth on her side to make her actions current and tech savvy. She has a great deal of experience in the field herself and still works onsite and has a great understanding of the dangers, risks and hazards associated with the work we do and what is required to eliminate those risks to keep her colleagues and friends safe. Holly leads from experience and is respected by her peers, some of which are 20 – 40 years older than her, she is an asset to the industry.
Lorraine is a passionate advocate for membership associations. As CEO of major industry bodies like Parking Australia and the Accommodation Association of Australia, she has significantly enhanced sector perception and standards. Her efforts include implementing accreditation programs and advocating for policy and legislation at all government levels. Lorraine’s extensive experience as a Board member spans various sectors, and she continues to serve as a judge for numerous industry awards.
Transitioning to a new lifestyle and career, Lorraine is now the General Manager of Hitech Industrial Services, specializing in ultra-high pressure water jetting, and the newly acquired Motorway Tech.
With a strategic and big-picture focus, Lorraine also leverages her creative and operational strengths. She believes that the true value of an association lies in its expertise, making it the “go-to” body for community and industry-specific needs.
Monique Remiers Edwards is a dedicated Business Development Manager at Vertical Horizonz Australia (VHA); a leading provider of training, certification and advisory for the High-Pressure Water Jetting, Drain Cleaning and Vacuum Operation industries. Monique actively engages with industry stakeholders, attends key conferences, and participates in professional networks to stay up to date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
Previously, Monique held key roles as an Employment Consultant and Account Manager in employment services. In these positions, Monique demonstrated exceptional skills in client engagement, strategic planning, and service delivery, consistently achieving outstanding results. This background has equipped Monique with a keen insight into workforce development, enabling a holistic approach to her role at VHA.
At VHA, Monique is known for her client-centric approach, focusing on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. By combining industry knowledge with a strategic mindset, she has successfully expanded the company’s market presence and driven significant growth.
Passionate about advancing industry standards, Monique is committed to contributing to industry best practice and enhancing safety within the workplace through competency-based training; delivering real training that saves lives.
Joelwyn Johnson is a proud Nepabuuna/Adnyamathanha woman. Joelwyn commenced with Intract as a labour in Leigh Creek, Joelwyn moved to our Olympic Dam works when the project ended and has grown in leaps and bounds ever since.
Most recently she became out first indigenous female to obtain the Authority to Supervise qualification at our BHP Olympic Dam works. Joelwyn works tirelessly in her role, and has become a role model for her colleagues.
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