For International Women’s Day this Sunday we recognise the women who strengthen TGOOD Australia and help our electrical engineering industry ‘balance the scales’.
Around 40% of our workforce is female, contributing across engineering, project delivery, tendering, finance and marketing. Their leadership and technical capability shape the way we design, build and support safe, reliable energy systems and substation solutions for our customers.
Today we acknowledge our engineering team leader, Veena Selina Ali; tendering team leader, Aesha Patel; marketing communications, Amanda Greenslade; tendering engineer, Amber Kamran; accountant, Gemma Phan; project engineer, Pruthvi Vaishnav; and engineer, Jennifer Chiroodza, and the example they set for the next generation entering our industry.
What some of these wonderful women had to say
Being a mum and an electrical engineer means I spend my days dealing with high voltage situations—both at work and at home. ⚡At work, I troubleshoot switchgear, manage risks and keep systems running smoothly. At home, I troubleshoot missing socks, negotiate snack contracts and manage emotional power surges that would challenge any electrical engineer.
Turns out the skills are surprisingly transferable: problem solving, patience, resilience, quick decision-making and the ability to stay calm when things suddenly trip.
Leadership isn’t just about titles or projects—it’s about showing the next generation that women can design, build, lead and still show up for the people who matter most. To all the women balancing careers, families and everything in between: you’re not just keeping the lights on—you’re lighting the way for those who follow. Happy International Women’s Day to the women running households, running projects and occasionally running on coffee. 💜☕⚡
—Jennifer Chiroodza, engineer
On this Women’s Day, I would like to share a little about my journey with TGOOD. I started three years ago in a graduate role, and today I am proud to be the Team Lead of the Tendering Department. Being part of the TGOOD team has been an amazing experience, with an environment that encourages growth, learning and the freedom to develop professionally.
In such a vast field like electrical engineering, I continue to learn something new every day from the talented people around me. The incredible women on my team inspire and motivate me daily with their dedication, strength and support.
To all the amazing women out there, Happy Women’s Day. Let’s continue to lift each other up, support one another and keep moving forward toward our dreams.
—Aesha Patel, tendering team leader
If I can do it, you can definitely do it, too. Keep believing in yourself, keep learning and keep moving forward.
A big thank you to my mentors for guiding me, challenging me, and helping me grow. Most of them were men, which shows that real allies truly lift you up. 🙂 Keep smiling! Let’s continue breaking barriers and supporting each other along the way.
—Amber Kamran, tendering engineer
I’m proud to be part of a team where women confidently balance professional and personal responsibilities with dedication. When your passion for detail keeps your projects alive in your dreams that’s dedication (or an engineer’s mind at work)!
She may feel tired, she may face challenges, but she never quits. Happy Women’s Day to all the unstoppable women
—Pruthvi Vaishnav, project engineer
What Balance the scales means for Australia’s power industry
International Women’s Day on 8 March is a moment to recognise the women whose leadership, technical expertise and operational insight strengthen Australia’s energy sector every day. This year s theme, Balance the scales , calls for fair, inclusive and accessible systems for women and girls across the country. It highlights the urgent need to address structural inequality.
For an industry built on systems, standards and safety, the message is clear: when the system is unbalanced, the outcomes will be too.
Why Balance the scales matters in Australia
UN Women Australia describes the theme as a commitment to ensuring every woman and girl is safe, heard and able to shape her own life. Despite decades of progress, discriminatory laws, policies and practices still limit access to justice.
The theme shifts the focus from individual resilience to systemic responsibility. It recognises that inequality is not inevitable; it is built into structures, and those structures can be redesigned.
What this means for the power and energy sector
The power industry spanning engineering, manufacturing, utilities, construction and large‑scale infrastructure relies on predictable systems, rigorous processes and safe operational environments. Balance the scales translates into three practical imperatives for the sector.
1. Equitable pathways into technical and operational roles
The energy workforce remains male‑dominated, particularly in engineering, field services and senior technical leadership. Balancing the scales means designing recruitment, training and promotion systems that do not rely on informal networks or legacy norms. It requires transparent pathways into apprenticeships, graduate programs and specialist roles, ensuring women can progress without structural barriers. TGOOD Australia actively recruits using merit-based referral programs.
2. Safe, fair and enforceable workplace systems
Energy projects often involve remote sites, high‑risk environments and complex operational hierarchies. Justice in this context means more than compliance paperwork. It requires clear reporting mechanisms, culturally safe processes and systems that protect women from misconduct, discrimination and unsafe behaviour. The national theme s emphasis on closing the gap between policy and outcome is directly relevant here.
3. Representation in decision‑making
Australia’s energy transition electrification, storage, renewables, grid modernisation demands diverse thinking. When women are represented in engineering design, procurement, safety governance and strategic planning, the sector benefits from broader perspectives and more resilient solutions. As leaders across industries have noted, equitable innovation does not happen by accident; it is built intentionally through inclusive systems and measurable goals.
Why this theme resonates so strongly with TGOOD Australia’s work
TGOOD’s mission is to deliver safe, reliable and future‑ready power infrastructure. That mission depends on systems that work technical systems, operational systems and organisational systems. Balance the scales aligns with the same principles that underpin our HR, engineering and safety standards:
- mutual respect, regardless of gender, race, religion, country of origin etc.
- fairness and clarity in how decisions are made
- accountability built into every process
- environments where people can contribute without barriers
- systems that protect, not disadvantage
Just as we design substations, switchgear and energy solutions to operate safely and predictably, we must design workplace systems that support fairness, dignity and opportunity for everyone.
Building a fairer future for the sector
Balancing the scales is not a symbolic gesture; it is a practical commitment to improving the systems that shape our industry. When women and girls stand equal, workplaces are safer, communities are stronger, and the energy sector becomes more resilient and innovative.
As Australia continues its energy transition, the sector has an opportunity and a responsibility to ensure the future is built on equitable foundations.
Sources
- UN Women Australia Announces 2026 International Women s Day Theme https://unwomen.org.au/un-women-australia-announces-2026-international-womens-day-theme-balance-the-scales/
- UN Women Australia shares 2026 IWD theme: ‘Balance the Scales’ https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/un-women-australia-shares-2026-international-womens-day-theme-balance-the-scales/
- International Women’s Day: Balancing the Scales in Advertising and Marketing https://campaignbrief.com/international-womens-day-balancing-the-scales-in-advertising-and-marketing/
- IWD UN Women Australia: Save the Date https://www.iwd.net.au/save-the-date
