Exceptional woman in queensland resources
This award recognises exceptional achievement in the Queensland resources sector in any occupation.
It notes her leadership skills, resilience, her methods of overcoming barriers and seeking out and accepting new responsibilities and challenges. It also notes her record of encouraging and mentoring other women in the resources sector and her efforts towards building gender diversity within the sector. It also recognises her contribution to her community, and/ or resources communities with which she has a connection, particularly in helping to secure the industry's social license to operate.
Selection Criteria:
SC 1: Candidate’s life/career journey. Take into consideration such things as personal challenges and work family life balance.
SC 2: Evidence of promoting the resources sector’s social license to operate, for example through involvement in community/charity work/schools/education and training.
SC 3: Evidence of encouraging and mentoring other women in the resources sector and efforts towards building sustainable gender diversity within the sector.
SC 4: Evidence of leadership and/or breaking new ground for women in the resources sector
Sc5: Seniority of current position
SC 6: Candidate’s qualifications and evidence of continuous learning
to enter
– address the selection criteria on this form or in a separate Word document
– enclose a brief CV
– enclose a digital photograph of you at work (close-up is best) at high resolution (300dpi or greater) (do not embed in Word document) and a portrait shot.
- provide a video of yourself with brief answers to the selection criteria (ie your key points)
– e-mail to
important points to remember
– applications close COB Wednesday 30 November 2016
– applications are invited from women working in all areas of the Queensland minerals and energy sector
– applicants do not have to work for a company that is a member of the QRC
– If the winner's employee is unable to arrange travel, QRC will arrange for the winner to attend the RAW presentation in Brisbane at QRC’s International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Sofitel Hotel Turbot Street Brisbane on Wednesday 8 March 2017, from 7.30am.
– applications will not be accepted unless accompanied by a signed entry form. Signed forms may be scanned and e-mailed or contain an electronic signature
– applicants should be aware that section winners will play an ambassadorial role for the following 12 months and may be requested to speak at or attend events, and take part interviews with the media.
– applications can be made on behalf of another person, so long as the candidate has knowledge of the application and input to the application. However applications in the applicant's 'own voice' are preferred.
– preferred format for entries is this form, or a Word document
PLEASE SUPPLY WITH YOUR ENTRY:
– Photographs should be sent separately as a high resolution JPEG file (300dpi or greater). Close-up photos of you at work are preferred. By entering, candidates agree for these photos to be used in promotional materials for the awards and other QRC promotional materials. Do not embed photos in documents, send as separate attachment. Make sure they are well lit and in focus
- Video (shoot on i-phone or similar and send via dropbox or Hightail or similar (contact Caroline Morrissey on 0417 770 893 or 07 3316 2507 for questions).
Please address the following questions. Three or four sentences for each is sufficient.
- Why do you think diversity is important
- What are the key things to drive diversity in the workplace
- What is your vision for the future of gender diversity in resources sector
- Your advice to other companies on improving diversity
Videos are a wonderful part of our awards presentation. Let Caroline know if you require more time to finalise your video. But in the meantime, submit your written entry.
Tips:
- Shoot in landscape (ie hold the phone sideways)
- Make sure the background is interesting (perhaps a site backdrop, or an office environment with not too much clutter)
- Make sure there is no or little ambient background noise. Eg, don't shoot it next to a ball mill.
- Check the video for focus and audibility of voice prior to saving and sending.
Please complete the following questions and selection criteria. Use examples to explain your answers to the selection criteria questions.
If there is insufficient room, please complete your answers in a Word document and e-mail along with this form.
Your Name : ______
Your current position/title: ______
Your employer:______
Your best contact details
Your qualifications:______
Selection Criteria:
SC 1: Your life/career journey. Take into consideration such things as personal challenges and work family life balance.
______
SC 2: Evidence of promoting the resources sector’s social license to operate, for example through involvement in community/charity work/schools/education and training.
______
SC 3: Evidence of encouraging and mentoring other women in the resources sector and efforts towards building sustainable gender diversity improvement within the sector.
______
SC 4: Evidence of leadership and/or breaking new ground for women in the resources sector
______
Sc5: Seniority of current position – describe your level of responsibility in your company/business
______
SC 6: Your qualifications and evidence of continuous learning
______
qrc
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is a not-for-profit peak industry association representing the commercial developers of Queensland’s minerals and energy resources
wimarq
WIMARQ is a voluntary not-for-profit group that organises professional development and networking events primarily aimed at increasing gender diversity in all areas of the resources sector.
1 THE PROMOTER
This competition is promoted by The Queensland Resources Council (the Promoter).
2 ENTRY EXCLUSIONS
The competition is not open to:
– employees of the Queensland Resources Council
– the spouse, de facto spouse, parent, natural or adopted child, and sibling (whether natural or adopted by a parent), of such employees.
3 PRIZE
All prizes must be collected within three months from the date of winning. Prizes not collected within that period will be distributed in a manner seen fit by the QRC. All prize items are valued inclusive of GST and the Promoter takes no responsibility for any variation in item values. Any taxes which may be payable as a consequence of a winner receiving the prize are the sole responsibility of that winner. If the specified prize becomes unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, the Promoter may substitute a prize of like or equal value. The Promoter and its employees and agents will be fully released from and indemnified by winner in respect of any claim for accident, injury, property damage or loss of life in connection with winner’s participation in the prize. If a winner is under the age of 18, their parent/guardian will need to sign this form to consent to winner’s participation in the competition. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
4 PUBLICITY
Entry to the competition constitutes permission for the Promoter to use winner’s name, city/town of residence, recording of winner’s voice and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without compensation, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
5 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
The Promoter takes no responsibility for the loss of prizes due to incorrect or imprecise delivery details provided by an entrant. The Promoter makes no representations or warranties as to the quality/suitability/ merchantability of any of the goods/services offered as prizes. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not liable for any loss suffered or sustained to personal property and including, but not limited to consequential (including economic) loss by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, by the Promoter, or its servants or agents, in connection with the arrangement for supply, or the supply, of any goods or services by any person to the winner and, where applicable, to any persons accompanying the winners.
6 OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES
All entries (whether in written, audio or visual form, or a combination of those) become and remain the property
of the Promoter.
7 PARTICIPATION
Participation in the competition constitutes the entrant’s unconditional agreement to and acceptance of
these entry rules.
I agree to abide by the terms and conditions of these awards
send entries to: or post to:Caroline Morrissey Manager Women in Resources Action Plan Queensland Resources Council, Level 13, 133 Mary Street, Brisbane Qld 4000