Rise Women in Leadership Program

In 2023, Snowy Hydro launched Rise: Women in Leadership program. This program was designed in partnership with leadership specialists McCarthy Mentoring to accelerate the development and careers of Snowy Hydro women. This year, 21 of our most senior Non-Executive women joined the program for a leadership journey. The program included self-reflection, skills workshops, external mentoring, and interactions with our Executive team and Board members.

Case Study: RISE participant 

Julia Quixley - Manager Commercial & Industrial Marketing and Product Development, Melbourne, Snowy Hydro 

Julia's journey with Snowy began in 2012 as Red Energy's Marketing Manager, later expanding to Marketing and Partnerships. After maternity leave, she embraced part-time work, valuing flexibility. Exploring a competitor's domain for three years, she returned to Snowy Hydro in 2020 as Strategic Delivery Manager. In 2022, she was promoted to Commercial Marketing and Product Development Manager. Julia, driven by sustainability and customer focus, views her role as a platform to advocate for women. Embracing Snowy's flexible work model, she manages motherhood, work, and professional growth, utilising purchased leave for family responsibilities and holidays.

“The Rise Program formalises Snowy’s commitment to the advancement of women in our business. As an inaugural participant, the program has given me the time and structure to consider and plan for what I want to achieve in my career, while the mentorship element guides me in achieving my goals. It has also enabled me to meet Snowy’s exceptional female leaders and provides a platform for us to come together in the future for the betterment of the business.”