Giulia Savio
Independent Consultant – Industry Leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
AusIMM
Giulia Savio is a senior leader dedicated to empowering individuals and teams to deliver tangible value through the development and enhancement of corporate/community partnerships, culture transformation and leading strategic diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Currently, as an Independent Consultant to the resources sector, with over 15 years of experience, including leadership roles at St Barbara Mining and Newcrest Mining, as well as delivering DEI strategies and business critical People & Culture work for Sandvik, 29Metals, Orica and Queensland Resources Council. Giulia has proven ability to navigate complex businesses and challenging environments, delivering sustainable results through effective communication and values-based leadership both locally in Australia and internationally. Giulia focuses on uplifting leadership capability through education, support, and community engagement. She holds an MBA, a Bachelor of Research Methodologies (Honours), and a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Communication, and Public Relations. Giulia has also served as a Director on the Gold Industry Group Board and as a Councillor for AusIMM’s D&I Council.
SESSIONS
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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.
Katherine Biagi, HR Manager, Australia West, MACA and 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A usually high-performing colleague appears withdrawn and disengaged.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, Facilitator and Host, The Resource Podcast
Scenario 4: Practical steps for indigenous professionals to advance in mining and resources
A mid-career Indigenous professional seeks guidance on overcoming systemic barriers and identifying practical steps to advance in the mining and resources sector.
Jeffrey Farrell, Aboriginal Employment and Culture Consultant, ABU Human Resources, Chevron