Women driving women’s visibility and leadership to shape our future for the better and create lasting improvements in our sector

Supporting and advocating for women working at forefront of the transformative industries of sustainable energy and natural resources.

WISER (Women In Sustainable Energy & Resources) is an inclusive industry network of women in sustainable energy, resources, and related industries in Australia. Established in Queensland by a group of like-minded women keen to increase representation, WISER’s mission is to support and advocate for women working at the forefront of these transformative industries – from graduates to senior leaders – by providing opportunities to network, educate, celebrate, and share ideas.

Our ultimate goal is to drive women’s visibility and leadership in these industries to shape their future for the better and create lasting improvements in our industries.

Networking, Sharing Ideas and Celebrating

Networking with like-minded women in the sector offers a multitude of benefits which can significantly impact both individual and organisational success, from achieving career milestones and confidence, to driving revenue from winning new business, learning new frameworks, improving processes and leading successful projects.

WISER provides a unique, safe space where women can openly share their experiences, challenges and successes. Celebrating together reinforces mutual support and empowerment while fostering a sense of community and shared achievement.

Upskilling

WISER is partnering with authoritative and aligned bodies such as Women On Boards (WOB), whose membership is designed to guide and empower you with a wealth of resources, so you can reach your full potential and be board-ready.

Acting Sustainably

We support women in the field of sustainability, creating the solutions to preserve natural resources, reduce environmental impact and promote economic stability as the resources and energy sector transitions.

Women have a unique ability to foster collaboration and build strong networks to lead sustainability innovation, share ideas and drive sustainable solutions, progressing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals of affordable and clean energy, sustainable communities, gender equity, reduced inequalities, and industry innovation.

Giving Back and Supporting Communities

WISER is very proud to be affiliated with like-minded organisations focused on better outcomes for the women in our industry.

  • UNIQ You is a not-for-profit virtual service with a mission to increase the number of girls considering and pursuing roles and pathways into under-represented industries. In 2023, UNIQ You celebrated its second year of operation and reached 1,244 girls and 97 educators from across 37 schools. Now they are looking to scale up across energy and resources with the help of WISER member advisors.

  • IWIMRA is established to benefit Indigenous Women in the mining and resources sector. Indigenous women are identified as the cornerstone of many families and communities. Indigenous women's participation and influence in the industry can be utilised to strengthen relations within the Indigenous workforce, to promote retention initiatives.

Why join WISER?

“To build my network, support the growth and development of likeminded women, personal growth and fun!” - Katelee

We asked our members why they wanted to be a part of the WISER community. Here’s what they said:

- To network as well as support other women in the sector and raise the profile of all the great work we are all doing. (Eleanor)

- Very passionate about sustainability and the role we can all play in the resources industry. Keen to network and learn from others. (Melissa)

- To both gain and give insight and support to women in the energy industry where there's so much valuable work to be done. Connections across skills sets and organisations are vital to our collective success at decarbonising our economy. (Clare)

- I am looking for a supportive peer group, I want to be involved in a community of professional women and support others. (Sandy)

- I'd like to widen my network to find out how other companies, particularly resources companies, are managing decarbonisation. (Bernadette)

Creating a WISER Community for us all

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Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
wiser@wiser.net.au