The first ever in-person careers fair for women in STEM
iSTEM Co.
Careers Fair
31st August, 2022 City Tower, Victoria University
About
iSTEM Co. is offering a full day interactive program for job seekers and individuals looking to pivot their careers to explore a variety of new employment and career opportunities during the iSTEM Co. Careers Fair in STEM. Participants will get the chance to connect with HR managers, employers and recruiters as well as to meet with career coaches.
This inaugural careers fair will be geared for early-career professionals seeking internship/employment opportunities and for established professionals interested in transitioning to leadership roles. More details to come soon!
In the morning, high caliber of STEM speakers including the Dr Bronwyn Evans, CEO of Engineers Australia, Prof Anne-Marie Hede, Victoria University Dean of Research, Ms Fleur Yaxley, Managing Director, BayWa r.e. and Dr Amanda Caples, Victoria’s Lead Scientist will share insights on the current ecosystem of women in the STEM sector within Australia.
Women from all STEM backgrounds, education levels and career stages are welcome to join!
Speakers
Prof Anne-Marie Hede,
Dean, Victoria University Research
Dr Amanda Caples,
Victoria's Lead Scientist
Jan Kavanagh
Optimum Recruitment
Dr Bronwyn Evans,
Chair Building 4.0 CRC and former CEO Engineers Australia
Ms Fleur Yaxley
Managing Director, BayWa r.e.
Dr. Ruwangi Fernando and Dr. Morley Muse
Founders iSTEM Co.
Event Schedule
Current ecosystem of women in the STEM workforce in Australia
Dr Amanda Caples, Victoria’s Lead Scientist
Current ecosystem of women in the STEM workforce in Australia
Ms Fleur Yaxley, Managing Director, BayWa r.e.
Achieving gender balanced shortlisting in STEM recruitment
Jan Kavanagh, Optimum Recruitment
Why the Engineering Industry needs more diverse women
Dr Bronwyn Evans, Chair Building 4.0 CRC and former CEO Engineers Australia
Why iSTEM Co.? The state of women of colour in STEM within Australia
Dr. Ruwangi Fernando and Dr. Morley Muse, Founders iSTEM Co.
Our Valuable Moments
Here is a snapshot of some the highlights of the careers fair
Partner and Sponsor STEM Organisations
Here are the organisations represented at the careers fair
If you want diversity, then create the space for inclusion
iSTEM Co. is a research, consulting and talent sourcing company aimed to promote and enable employment of women in STEM including women of colour and women from CALD into Australian STEM organisations.