Inspiring women to step into, stay in, and rise up in the steel industry

Steel Chicks is on a mission to change the face of steel. We welcome women at every career stage and support them to grow, lead, and thrive in a national community of women driving real change in the industry.

The Steel Chicks community

Steel Chicks welcomes all women regardless of their career stage:

  • Students
  • Apprentices
  • New to the steel workforce
  • Looking for career advancement
  • Returning to steel
  • Leaders

Individual memberships

Whether you’re breaking into, returning to, or ready to climb to the top of the steel industry, Steel Chicks membership gives you the tools, network, and support you need to make it happen. Build confidence, leadership skills, and industry connections in a supportive community.

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Corporate memberships

If you’re ready to drive real change in the steel industry, Steel Chicks offers a range of benefits for your business in addition to the professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities for your staff. Invest in gender equality and help lead workplace inclusion in steel.

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Be part of transforming Australia’s steel industry

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Perks for individual members

Break barriers, build skills, and grow your confidence with:

  • Priority access to coaching, mentoring, and professional development programs
  • Access to monthly online members-only networking sessions
  • Fully supported internships and apprenticeships
  • A supportive online community (including a private Facebook group)
  • Discounted and priority access tickets to all Steel Chicks events
  • A newsletter full of success stories, opportunities, and steel talk

Perks for corporate members

Join a growing network of businesses actively investing in their workforce, building loyalty, and shaping the future of a more inclusive industry.

We can help you:

  • Build capability: Support your staff with priority access to professional development, mentoring, coaching and career-growth programs
  • Attract and retain talent: Internships and apprenticeships built for women in steel—designed and delivered by female industry mentors
  • Connect your people: Online networks and events that create meaningful connections and real opportunities for your team
  • Inspire progress: Staff hear from women who’ve overcome barriers, found their path, and are leading change in steel and manufacturing
  • Unlock member perks: Access event discounts, career tools, regular community sessions, and resources to support your female workforce
  • Drive industry change: Join a national force championing gender equity in steel, and inspire others to support inclusion, diversity, and innovation for a vibrant and resilient sector

Our Membership Plans