Women in Resources Northern Territory (WiR NT) are a voluntary, not-for-profit member organisation that represents and promotes women in the resources sector in the Territory.A committee consisting of 11 individuals represent the following sectors: construction, mining, oil and gas, transport and logistics and support services.
Nicole Brown, Project Manager Remote Indigenous Housing with Intract in Darwin has sat on the WiR Committee for the last three years as their Indigenous Champion with strong links to the construction and oil and gas industries. Part of her role on the committee was to work closely with companies to open doors for entry level and suitably qualified Indigenous women into these industries.
In 2017, Nicole was elected as the new Chairperson of WiR NT and will be working closely with her committee to raise awareness of career opportunities in the sector, support current employees, encourage new entrants and provide professional development and networking opportunities.