This free event will focus on opportunities and challenges, support networks and engaging with likeminded women in the industry.
If you’re unable to make it in person, the forum will also be livestreamed.
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1.15pm
Lunch for in-person attendees
1.30pm
MC welcome
Donna Heelan, DDG OIR
1.35pm
Support networks in the industry
Dawson Electrical – Dylan Dawson and guest
1.45pm
Opportunities and challenges
Jane Darling, Senior Electrical Safety Inspector, ESO
1.55pm
Engaging with likeminded women in the industry
Riana Crehan, Supercar presenter
2.15pm
Encouraging women to take up the trade
Cassie Tomassi, Stowe Australia and representing workers, ES Board member
2.25pm
Message from the Commissioner for Electrical Safety
Keith McKenzie, Commissioner for Electrical Safety, ES Board Member
2.30pm
Panel session (Q&A)
All speakers
2.45pm
MC and event close
2.45pm
Networking (in-person attendees at their various locations)
*Program subject to change
Speaker information
Donna is the Executive Director of the Electrical Safety Office and oversees the strategic delivery of electrical safety across Queensland. Her role involves developing and enforcing standards for electrical safety and promoting improved safety performance in the wider community. Donna is currently the Acting DDG for Office of Industrial Relations.
Donna is a member of the Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council, Chair of the Standing Committee of Officials, Electrical Equipment Safety System (EESS), and holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management.
Before joining the Electrical Safety Office (ESO) as a senior electrical safety inspector, Jane worked as a sparky and has been in the construction industry for nearly 30 years.
Jane has been with ESO for over five years now and continues to be a powerhouse in her industry. She’s also a strong advocate for young women in the electrical trade.
Cassandra is a valued worker for Stowe Australia, one of the leading contractors in the electrical industry. Cassandra has worked for Stowe Australia for over 10 years and has been a crucial part of both large-scale construction projects, and the Southern Queensland service division. Cassandra holds an Electrical Fitter Mechanic licence as well as holding licences in high risk works. Cassandra has always held a firm stance on fair and safe work practices.
Keith started his electrical career in 1986. After gaining his electrical fitter and mechanics licence he worked for a number of companies on domestic, commercial, hospital, petrochemical and industrial projects.
He has served on a range of board and committees in the area of apprentice training, construction, training competencies, workplace health and safety and Australian standards and has been a member of the Electrical Safety Board and Electrical Licensing Committee since 2011.
Prior to his role as Commissioner, Keith was the President of the Queensland and Northern Territory Electrical Trades Union branches.