Diversity and inclusion are central to way we work at Origin \u2013 and Kalkadoon and Mitakoodi woman Leah Cummins is testament to how we are helping women move into traditionally male dominated roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before joining Origin in 2010 as a geotechnical assistant \u2013 Leah had worked a tough and physically demanding job that often saw her working in 40-degree temperatures for 12-15 hours a day. Over three years, she rose to become a senior geotechnical assistant working in a sub-surface data management role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She credits her perseverance to her great grandmother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy great grandmother had 10 children and worked to provide for them. If she could raise and support a family of 10 during that time and stand up for what she believed in, it makes me think, \u2018Why can\u2019t I be like that?\u201d said Leah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leah wants people to know \u201cbeing an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person does not diminish our capabilities in becoming something more exceptional\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are people in my wider group who are qualified and twice my age, and who ask for my opinion. I feel like I\u2019m making a difference at Origin because of the good mentors and managers who listen to what I have to say. I love it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leah sees great benefits in having more women in male-dominated industries. \u201cDuring my time I have seen a shift in work culture at Origin and I just love it\u2013 females are leading the way!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n