Eliza-Jane Young
Senior Advisor – Community, Diversity and Inclusion, QLD
Thiess
Eliza-Jane Young is the Senior Advisor – Community, Diversity & Inclusion (QLD) at Thiess, with a career spanning operations, strategy, and social performance across Australia’s mining sector. She is a board member of AWIMAR (Australian Women in Mining and Resources) and an executive advisor with IWIM (International Women in Mining). Eliza is known for her systems thinking approach, inclusive leadership, and deep commitment to creating culturally safe, diverse workplaces. Her work connects people, purpose, and data to drive meaningful change across communities, sites, and corporate settings.
SESSIONS
Day 1
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Strategy Sessions
Scenario 1: Addressing workplace racism and cultural bias
During a team meeting, a manager notices dismissive comments about a colleague’s ideas. The colleague hesitates to speak up, unsure of how to challenge the behaviour without backlash.
Eliza-Jane Young, Senior Advisor – Community, Diversity and Inclusion, QLD, Thiess
Scenario 2: Engaging C-suite leaders to advance indigenous inclusion in mining
Tensions arise when some executives question the necessity of prioritising Indigenous women in leadership and recruitment, prompting a discussion on the business and cultural benefits of inclusion.
Giulia Savio, Independent Consultant – Industry Leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, AusIMM
Scenario 3: Supporting a colleague’s mental health in the workplace
A usually high-performing colleague appears withdrawn and disengaged. Some colleagues assume they are not pulling their weight, while others recognise the signs of stress and advocate for a supportive conversation.
Becky Felstead, Mental Health Facilitator, Strong Minds, Strong Mines