Resourceful Women

Australia’s network for women in mining, resources and blue-collar careers

Who We Are

Resourceful Women™ is a female-owned and operated careers and recruitment consultancy and focused network that helps women obtain, grow and lead careers in mining, resources and other blue‑collar industries. Our community consists of more than 40,000 women across Australia and New Zealand who are actively working or seeking roles in the sector.


Founded by Dani Tamati (Director, THE resources HUB™ & Resourceful Women™, former President of the WA Mining Club and long‑time CoRE Learning Foundation board member) and co‑led by Sienna Tamati, we combine industry knowledge, trusted connections and practical, hands‑on support to accelerate career progression.


With growing demand for skilled workers and a national push for greater gender diversity, our programs, networking events and seminars deliver timely, high‑impact opportunities to drive real change. Partnering with Resourceful Women showcases your organisation as a leader in inclusion, innovation and community support while giving you direct access to a large, engaged pool of candidates and clear pathways into trades, technical roles and leadership.

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  • Connect

    Resourceful Women™ links employers  and our community of 40,000+ women across Australia and New Zealand seeking roles in mining, resources and blue‑collar industries.


    1. Talent sourcing & recruitment: targeted shortlists for trades, technical, site and office roles; confidential executive searches; skills‑matched candidate outreach to reduce time‑to‑fill.
    2. Employer branding & attraction: promote vacancies, apprenticeships and graduate programs; bespoke campaigns that position your organisation as a leader in inclusion and safety.
    3. Candidate support: career coaching and outplacement support, interview prep plus ongoing nurturing via newsletters and webinars to improve retention.
    4. Events & seminars: face-to-face networking events and high‑impact, relevant seminars that connect hiring teams with work ready candidates and showcase career pathways.
    5. Pathways & workforce development: design and delivery of traineeship, apprenticeship and upskilling programs with RTOs and partners tailored to industry and regional needs.
    6. Strategic consulting & diversity advisory: workforce planning, practical retention initiatives and metrics/reporting to meet hiring requirements

    Tell us your hiring priorities, locations and roles and we’ll propose a focused Connect plan that delivers candidates and measurable outcomes.


  • Support

    Resourceful Women™ offers tailored programs that strengthen careers at every stage — from entry level to senior leadership — with practical mentoring, skills development, leadership coaching and peer support.


    1. Mentoring programs: structured one‑to‑one and group mentoring for entry‑level candidates, return‑to‑work participants and those transitioning roles; mentor matching based on role, location and career goals.
    2. Skills development: short courses, workshops and micro‑learning focused on industry fundamentals, technical competencies, safety, and site readiness to boost employability and on‑site performance.
    3. Leadership coaching: executive and future‑leader coaching for supervisors, site leaders and managers covering people leadership, stakeholder engagement, career planning and retention strategies.
    4. Return‑to‑work support: phased re‑entry plans, refreshed skills training, confidence building and tailored role matching to ease transitions back into the workforce.
    5. Transition pathways: practical coaching and upskilling for workers shifting between trades, technical roles, regional hubs and office functions; clear progression maps and credential recognition support.
    6. Peer support networks: facilitated peer groups, networking events and online communities for experience sharing, problem solving and ongoing encouragement.
    7. Practical workplace preparation: mock interviews, on‑site induction guidance, fatigue and safety briefings, and cultural readiness sessions to improve retention and site integration.
    8. Measurement & outcomes: participant tracking, feedback loops and outcome reporting to demonstrate skills gains, promotion rates and retention improvements.

    Tell us who you’re supporting and the outcomes you need — we’ll design a Support program that delivers measurable career impact.

  • Advocate

    Resourceful Women™ advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion and better career outcomes across the mining and resources sector for women of all ages and stages of their career by combining on‑the‑ground programs, evidence‑based assessment and employer engagement.

    1. Policy & advocacy: advise employers, industry bodies and partners on gender‑inclusive policies, flexible work models and practical retention strategies that work on site and in regional hubs.
    2. Employer engagement: help organisations demonstrate leadership in inclusion through targeted campaigns, joint case studies and visible commitments that resonate with our 40,000+ community.
    3. Behavioural insights: use Harrison Assessments to provide objective, behaviour‑based data that informs role design, recruitment decisions and development plans — improving fit, safety and retention.
    4. Workforce planning: translate sector demand into actionable hiring pipelines, apprenticeship and traineeship strategies, and regional workforce initiatives that close skills gaps.
    5. Community partnerships: connect employers with training providers, industry bodies and local communities to build sustainable talent pipelines and regional opportunities.
    6. Public profile & storytelling: amplify employer and participant success with case studies, events and content that showcase tangible impact on careers, inclusion and local communities.
    7. Measurement & reporting: provide metrics and reporting aligned to ESG, procurement and diversity commitments to track progress and demonstrate return on investment.

    We advocate not just for change but for practical, measurable solutions — combining mentoring, skills development, behavioural assessment and employer partnerships to create lasting career pathways for women in the sector.

Why Resourceful Women Matters

Mining and resources remain male‑dominated. Resourceful Women™ creates visible, practical pathways so women can build meaningful, sustainable careers on‑site, in regional hubs, and in city environments.

We focus on Australian workplaces — from regional and metro operations — combining local knowledge, industry partnerships and tailored training links. Our careers and recruitment consultancy connects employers with a community of 40,000+ women across Australia and New Zealand; many of whom are actively seeking meaningful employment in the sector.

What We Deliver


  • Connect: targeted talent sourcing, employer branding and events that give organisations direct access to an engaged, sector‑specific candidate pool and measurable hiring outcomes.
  • Support: mentoring, skills development, leadership coaching and peer networks for entry level, return‑to‑work, role transitions and senior leaders — practical programs that improve on‑site readiness and retention.
  • Career pathways: role mapping, pathway design, Harrison behavioural assessments, career coaching and accredited training to match skills, personality and qualifications with clear progression routes.
  • Advocate: policy advice, workforce planning, supplier/procurement support and storytelling that position employers as leaders in inclusion while driving regional talent pipelines and keeping diversity goals measurable.


Our community celebrates promotions, new apprenticeships opportunities, safety leadership and successful return‑to‑work stories, including part-time and job-share arrangements — real outcomes that strengthen workplaces and the industry.

Our Promise To You

Real World Support


Hands‑on career support: mentoring, skills training, assessments and job‑matched recruitment that fast‑tracks real, on‑site readiness

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Community


A 40,000+ strong network offering peer support, events, resources and employer connections across Australia and New Zealand.

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Advocacy & Outcomes


We work with industry partners to increase female representation, drive measurable workplace change: workforce planning and storytelling that deliver diversity, retention and talent growth, while creating safer, fairer workplaces. 

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For Companies


Partner with Resourceful Women™ to connect with women in trades, technical, maintenance, operations and leadership across Australia.


Access our 40,000+ candidate community, tailored recruitment, workforce planning, mentoring and events — measurable diversity programs that deliver skilled, work‑ready women for site, regional and office roles.

For Individuals


Join our community for mentoring, skills development, Harrison behavioural insights, job opportunities, workshops and peer support — practical pathways designed for the realities of mining and resources. Be part of a growing movement changing industry culture and opening real opportunities for women

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