Supporting women in operator and technician roles

WIRED Program Pilot

Women in Resources:
Empowering Development

A QRC-led, free Queensland Government funded initiative supporting women in operator and technician roles to build confidence, capability and clearer pathways for career progression.

What you’ll gain

Practical strategies, stronger communication skills, greater visibility and clearer confidence to navigate career opportunities.

What’s included

Learning modules, peer learning circles, 1:1 coaching, supervisor engagement, guest speakers and guided career planning.

What is WIRED?

The Women in Resources: Empowering Development (WIRED) Program is led by the QRC with funding from the Queensland Government to support the career progression of women in operator and technician roles.

Through leadership development, coaching and peer learning, WIRED provides practical tools, guidance and connections to help participants navigate their careers and reach their goals.

As a pilot program, WIRED is shaping a scalable, industry-wide approach to strengthening female operators and technicians’ participation in rewarding resources sector careers.

Participant pathway

Learn

6 interactive learning modules

Connect

3 peer learning circles

Apply

2 individual coaching sessions

Reinforce

Supervisor engagement

Measure

Participant outcomes and development

Program outcomes

By the end of WIRED, participants will have:

Increased confidence and leadership capability
Clearer career direction and development goals
Stronger communication and self-advocacy skills
Expanded professional networks and meaningful peer connections
Greater readiness for future opportunities

Program flyer

View the full overview of the WIRED Program Pilot.

View the program flyer

Core learning modules

Emerging Leadership

Self-awareness, strengths and leadership behaviours.

Building Confidence

Speaking up, resilience and overcoming self-doubt.

Career Clarity and Direction

Career pathways, opportunities and development planning.

Personal Brand and Visibility

Communicating your value and building influence.

Networking and Community

Building professional relationships, mentoring networks and sponsors.

Leadership Readiness

Consolidating learning and preparing for future opportunities.

Supporting elements include peer learning circles, guest speakers and guided career planning.