Resourceful Women

Australia’s Network for Women in Mining, Resources and Blue-collar Careers

Who We Are

Resourceful Women™ works alongside women and employers across mining, resources and other male-dominated industries, including civil, construction, defence, engineering and transport, to create meaningful opportunities and build more supportive workplaces.


Our vision is simple: to be the connection between motivated women and supportive employers of choice.


With a community of more than 40,000 women across Australia and New Zealand, we create connections between women looking to enter the workforce, progress their careers, transition into new industries or return to work and employers committed to creating meaningful opportunities.


Founded by Dani Tamati, Director of THE resources HUB™ and Resourceful Women™, and co-led by Sienna Tamati, Resourceful Women brings together industry experience, trusted relationships and practical support to help women and businesses move forward.


Through our industry partnerships, community, events and workforce initiatives, we work alongside employers to connect talent with opportunity, strengthen women's participation and help build workplaces where women can thrive.

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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

Women bring valuable skills, experience and potential to industries where they have historically been underrepresented. Yet finding the right opportunities, navigating career transitions and identifying supportive employers can still be challenging.


At the same time, employers are looking for skilled workers, broader talent pools and practical ways to attract, retain and progress women across their workforce.


Resourceful Women connects these two needs.


We bring women and employers together to create opportunities, strengthen industry relationships and turn conversations into meaningful employment outcomes.

With deep roots in Western Australia's mining and resources sector and a growing focus across other male-dominated industries, we understand the realities of working across regional, remote and metropolitan environments.

Our approach is practical, collaborative and focused on creating opportunities that benefit both women and the businesses they work with.

What We Deliver


Engage - See what's possible to become what's next.

We connect women with career pathways and employers while helping businesses showcase their opportunities and connect with potential talent.


Encourage - Proactively working together to turn opportunities into action.

We bring women and employers together through partnerships, recruitment connections, mentoring and networking to create meaningful opportunities.


Equip - Practical solutions driving meaningful employment outcomes.

We provide practical resources, training pathways and workforce support to help women progress and employers connect with the talent they need.


Evolve - Visibility is possibility.

We champion women's achievements, showcase their potential and work with employers to create more supportive and inclusive workplaces.


Our community brings together more than 40,000 women across Australia and New Zealand, from those exploring their first opportunity in industry to experienced professionals, tradeswomen, operators, technical specialists and leaders.

We celebrate the milestones that make a difference, from entering a new industry and securing an apprenticeship to progressing into leadership, transitioning careers and successfully returning to work.

Every connection has the potential to open a door. Every opportunity helps build a stronger future for women and industry.

Our Promise To You

Practical Support


We focus on real-world solutions that help women and employers take the next step. From career resources and training connections to recruitment initiatives and professional development, we help turn potential into progress.

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Meaningful Connections


Our established community and industry relationships bring women and employers together, creating opportunities to share knowledge, build relationships and connect talent with workforce needs.

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Collaborative Change


We work alongside industry to increase women's visibility, support career progression and explore practical ways to attract, retain and develop women across the workforce.


Our goal is to help create workplaces where women can see a future, employers can access talent and meaningful employment outcomes can grow.

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Join Us

For Companies
Become an employer of choice for women.


Connect with motivated women across trades, technical, maintenance, operations, professional and leadership pathways.


Resourceful Women works with employers to explore recruitment connections, industry partnerships, events and practical workforce initiatives that help attract talent, strengthen engagement and support women's progression.


Whether you're looking to connect with candidates, increase your organisation's visibility or explore ways to better support women in your workforce, we'd love to work with you.

For Individuals

See what's possible. Discover what's next.


Whether you're entering the workforce, progressing your career, transitioning into a new industry or returning to work, Resourceful Women helps you connect with people, opportunities and practical support.


Be part of a community that celebrates your potential, recognises your experience and helps you explore what's possible across mining, resources and other male-dominated industries.

Your next opportunity could start with a connection.

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