Jacqueline Clements

Blacktown Exercise Sport & Technology Hub

How social infrastructure impacts talent in Western Sydney

Western Sydney is experiencing unprecedented growth – from 2.4 million people today to 4.1 million by 2041 – but without the social infrastructure to support it. As an executive recruiter, I’ve seen how infrastructure gaps affect where talent chooses to live and work. The challenge isn’t just transport links; it’s delivering the pools, libraries, and community centres that make neighbourhoods into communities.

Why Are There Still So Few Women in Top Jobs?

Women make up over half the university-educated population in Australia and are increasingly represented in management. But at the top, progress stalls. Less than 20% of Australian CEOs and board chairs are women, and female representation in senior executive and board roles remains stagnant at around 33%. Despite years of initiatives, targets, and public awareness, the shift into true leadership remains slow.