Harriet and Viarnne are joined by two amazing people from ⁠SA Power Networks ⁠ - Nikita Spice and Reid August. SA Power Networks is a cornerstone of South Australia’s energy infrastructure, delivering safe, reliable power to communities while advancing a culture where women and gender‑diverse people can build strong, successful careers in the field. Their commitment to progress is reflected in the achievements of trailblazers like Nikita Spice - the first qualified female Powerline Worker in the state - and leaders like Reid August, who brings operational insight and active allyship through his role on the Gender Equity Reference Group. SA Power Networks continues to demonstrate what meaningful industry leadership looks like: excellence in service, excellence in culture, and excellence in creating pathways that elevate women in the trades.

Discover Nikita's groundbreaking journey from joining SAPower Networks as a powerline apprentice in 2013 and becoming the first qualified female Powerline Worker in South Australia, to her role now as Apprentice Field Officer, guiding, where she mentors the apprentices coming through in her footsteps.

As well as being a member of the Gender Equity Reference Group, Reid is an Operations Supervisor at SA Power Networks Wingfield depot. Reid shares some great insights into the operational side at SAPN and what allyship looks like on a worksite.

SA Power Networks is one of EWIT’s highly valued Alliance Member Organisations. Find out more about the EWIT Alliance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The 4th Season of the Empowered Women in Trades Podcast is proudly sponsored by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mazzei Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - award-winning builders of exceptional homes since 2015.

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