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Josie Fourie

Head of Drilling and Completions

Woodside Energy - National Woman in Australian Resources Award Winner 2024

Josie is a respected leader in the Australian energy industry and currently serves and the Head of Drilling and Completions for Australia at Woodside Energy.  With almost 30 years of experience in industry, she leads complex well engineering and offshore operations and is recognized as the most senior woman in offshore drilling nationally. In 2024, Josie received career recognition as the recipient of the Mineral Council Australia Exceptional Woman in Australian Resources award.   A passionate advocate for ethical leadership, Josie is committed to fostering integrity, accountability and inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

SESSIONS

Day 2

2:25

Panel: Advancing women in technical roles: how to get in and stay there

  • Strategies to build technical expertise and career pathways to help women break into and thrive in STEMM roles

  • How to foster workplace cultures that actively support and retain women in technical and engineering positions

  • Sustaining careers in STEMM by addressing the challenges of progression, workplace inclusion, and long-term success for women in technical fields


Moderator: Dani Tamati, Founder/Director, THE resources HUB; President, WA Mining Club

Ashley McCarthy-Griffiths, Principal Business Improvement, Stanmore Resources

Luanne Thomson, General Manager, People and Capability, SEDGMAN

Josie Fourie, Head of Drilling and Completions, Woodside Energy - National Woman in Australian Resources Award Winner 2024

Monique Pridham, M&M Global Business Development Manager, Bechtel

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