Careers, Equity and Balance in Engineering

Hosted by EAIT Employability in collaboration with the UQ Women in Engineering Alumni Ambassador Council

Centred on this year’s Women in Engineering theme, Balance the Scales, this panel brings together UQ alumni and engineering professionals to share practical insights on career development, equity and wellbeing in the profession.

Designed for current engineering students, the session will explore how careers evolve from university into industry, how ideas of balance shift across different career stages, and what support networks can make a difference along the way.

Panellists will reflect on their own career journeys, discuss key challenges and opportunities in the profession, and share perspectives on mentorship, connection and long-term career growth.

What you will take away:

• insight into real-world engineering career paths and transitions from university to industry
• practical perspectives on balance, equity and wellbeing across different career stages
• reflections on the challenges and opportunities facing women in engineering
• an understanding of how alumni networks and mentorship can support your professional journey
• opportunities to ask questions, connect with alumni and learn from industry experiences

Speakers:

• Dr Deborah Pascoe, Senior Vice President, Pipeline Development, Vaxxas
• Vishnu Chandran, Key Account Manager and Sustainability Leader, Veolia
• David Arnold, Manufacturing and Materials Engineer

Most relevant for engineering students interested in career pathways, professional growth and industry perspectives.