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Mind the Gap: Returning to work after a break.

Often we have a break in our careers. Be it Maternity leave, Carer’s leave or a Career break. Let’s discuss some strategies for Returning to work, Career progress and what women actually want. This session will have a Panel interview – C level women that have had children – returned to work, and will share their advice and the issues they faced.

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With over 30 years of experience across financial services, insurance, superannuation, and wealth management, Nivin Gonsalves is a transformation leader known for delivering enterprise-wide programs that drive resilience, compliance, and digital innovation. At QBE, she leads strategic initiatives aligned with APRA’s CPS 230 standards and champions inclusive leadership through initiatives like the Women in Technology & Transformation Lean-In Circle.

Nivin holds AIPM CPPD credentials and is a trusted mentor and change agent. Her greatest joy lies in celebrating 32 years of marriage to her husband Carl and being the proud mum of Jaidyn, their teenage son who turns 14 this August.

Chloe O’Toole is a marketing leader with over a decade of experience shaping and executing strategic B2B marketing initiatives.

Chloe’s career spans the recruitment, banking, and commercial real estate sectors. As the Managing Director of Marketing for Talent International, Chloe guides the marketing strategies for Talent’s diverse portfolio of brands, including consultancy brand Avec, charitable foundation Talent RISE, and core recruitment business, Talent, which was recognised as Best Brand at the APSCo Awards for Excellence.

In her time at Talent, Chloe has explored the challenges that women face in the tech sector. Her passion for this topic has been the catalyst for several Talent events and research reports, finding that while progress has been made, there’s still a long way to go. Chloe is also an avid writer whose articles have been published in Marketing Mag and Mamamia.

We will also hear from our collaborators, Talent, sharing recruiters advice on Returning to work, How to address employment gaps in resume, Salary discussions and how to answer viased questions in interviews. Do they still exist? How to recognise and address.