Meet Irene Fernandez | Inspiring Women in Engineering

1. Tell us what you do at Transport

Electrical Team Manager fortunate to lead an amazing team in the delivery of preventative, corrective & incident response maintenance activities on City North electrical infrastructure. Enabling safe & reliable passage for our customers.

2. What's your proudest moment?

When I progressed from an Electrical Engineer to Plant Manager, responsible for chemical manufacturing sites across Victoria & Tasmania.

3. What advice do you have for other women thinking about a career in Engineering?

My advice to women is not to allow the fear of failure to deter them from entering what is a rewarding career path in Engineering.

‘I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work’ - Thomas Edison

4. How can we transform the future of women in engineering?

Empower young girls to choose STEM subjects in school, to have the confidence that they too can excel in these subjects. Highlight the role of female engineers throughout history and the innovative works by current pioneers in the field.

5. Tell us something that people may not know about you?

During my MBA I went on exchange to the University of Edinburgh, a truly memorable experience exploring the Scottish Highlands, tasting Haggis & touring the haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard.