Overview
ADM Women in Defence and National Security Breakfast – What is Shaping the Defence Workforce in 2025: Diversity Still Matters
Proudly supported by Synergy
Sponsors
Speakers
Lyn Wilson, Head of Human Resources, Hanwha Defence Australia
Pat Healy, Production Operations Manager, Hanwha Defence Australia
Nancy Gergis, New Business Manager, Built
Sam Majer, Project Manager, Built
Emma Pilbeam, Partner, Synergy Group
CMDR Gabby Dobson, Royal Australian Navy
Kate Hillman, Brisbane Office Managing Partner, Synergy Group
Maria Montealegre, NCS Systems Engineer, Saab Australia
Dr Susan McGinty, CEO The Asstembly
Agenda
Arrival
Tea, coffee and pastries available
Official welcome
Skilled Migration and International Recruitment
How can Australia take advantage of the purge of skilled labour that is happening in other countries?
How do we make skilled migration to Australia more attractive to prospective employees than other places around the world?
How are security clearances managed?
Who can come under the skilled migration scheme?
What are the major hurdles and how to avoid them?
Tips and tricks for integrating your new skilled migrant recruits into your Australian Workforce and lifestyle. It must be more than Vegemite on toast.
Maria Montealegre, Saab Australia
Maria will share her unique perspective, shaped by her lived experience as a migrant and by applying her engineering background to support expatriates bridging skill sets and opportunities for fellow engineers.
How do we make skilled migration to Australia more attractive to prospective employees than other places around the world?
How are security clearances managed?
Who can come under the skilled migration scheme?
What are the major hurdles and how to avoid them?
Tips and tricks for integrating your new skilled migrant recruits into your Australian Workforce and lifestyle. It must be more than Vegemite on toast.
Maria Montealegre, Saab Australia
Maria will share her unique perspective, shaped by her lived experience as a migrant and by applying her engineering background to support expatriates bridging skill sets and opportunities for fellow engineers.
What is the value of diversity in 2025?
Kate Hillman, Synergy Group
Why should we still care about diversity, equity and inclusion in 2025.
What's in it for my business?
Why should we still care about diversity, equity and inclusion in 2025.
What's in it for my business?
An ADF perspective
Commander Gabby Dobson, RAN
Navy Women Strategic Advisor / Navy Strategic Gender Advisor Navy People Branch
Navy Women Strategic Advisor / Navy Strategic Gender Advisor Navy People Branch
Morning Tea Networking break
Paddock to Production Line Case Study
Hanwha Defence Australia and Built
Moderated by Emma Pilbeam, Partner, Synergy Group
Lyn Wilson, Head of Human Resources, Hanwha Defence Australia
Pat Healy, Production Operations Manager, Hanwha Defence Australia
Nancy Gergis, New Business Manager, Built
Sam Majer, Project Manager, Built
What does it take to transform a sheep paddock to fully functioning factory in two years?
Early and under budget.
Moderated by Emma Pilbeam, Partner, Synergy Group
Lyn Wilson, Head of Human Resources, Hanwha Defence Australia
Pat Healy, Production Operations Manager, Hanwha Defence Australia
Nancy Gergis, New Business Manager, Built
Sam Majer, Project Manager, Built
What does it take to transform a sheep paddock to fully functioning factory in two years?
Early and under budget.
Lunch - with Keynote speaker
Dr Susan McGinty
Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO of The Asstembly. She is an award-winning scientist and global STEM leadership development expert, speaker and author, who is transforming the profile of leadership in STEM and Security to achieve innovation sustainability, uplift women in STEM and Security, including Defence, into leadership roles, and enable diversity and equity in these sectors.
Susan has a PhD in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry, a Master of Leadership, and more than 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security, and STEM leadership development. Her thought leadership and tailored leadership programs have global impact. She authors leadership articles and undertakes research in STEM leadership. She speaks globally about the challenges for women navigating STEM leadership, tailored leadership development approaches for STEM women, and how organisations can increase diversity in their leadership. Susan has over twenty years’ experience in adult education, coaching and mentoring across a range of STEM, Defence and Security sectors.
Dr Susan McGinty is the CEO of The Asstembly. She is an award-winning scientist and global STEM leadership development expert, speaker and author, who is transforming the profile of leadership in STEM and Security to achieve innovation sustainability, uplift women in STEM and Security, including Defence, into leadership roles, and enable diversity and equity in these sectors.
Susan has a PhD in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry, a Master of Leadership, and more than 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security, and STEM leadership development. Her thought leadership and tailored leadership programs have global impact. She authors leadership articles and undertakes research in STEM leadership. She speaks globally about the challenges for women navigating STEM leadership, tailored leadership development approaches for STEM women, and how organisations can increase diversity in their leadership. Susan has over twenty years’ experience in adult education, coaching and mentoring across a range of STEM, Defence and Security sectors.
Closing remarks
Location
Melbourne CBD
Venue details will be emailed privately to the registered attendees
Video Highlights
Gallery
Slides and Content
Kylie Leonard, Associate Publisher ADM Group
Maria Montealegre, NCS Systems Engineer, Saab Australia
Kate Hillman, Brisbane Office Managing Partner, Synergy Group
CMDR Gabby Dobson, Royal Australian Navy
Kate Hillman, Brisbane Office Managing Partner, Synergy Group
CMDR Gabby Dobson, Royal Australian Navy