Career stories
This page brings together real stories from women working across the sport sector today, offering an honest look at their journeys, motivations and day‑to‑day experiences.
Through interviews, videos and behind‑the‑scenes insights, it showcases the diverse paths they’ve taken and the impact they’re making in their fields.
Their stories and insights provide a clearer picture of what a career in sport can look like and inspire girls and women who are exploring their own future in the industry.
The Female Athlete Project
Listen to ‘Beyond the Game’, a specially created series of interviews with incredible women working in the sport sector on Chloe Dalton’s TFAP podcast.
Women in sport profiles
Marlee Silva
Dunghutti and Gamilaroi woman, podcaster, sports commentator, author, documentary maker and content creator
Dr Libby Pickering Rodriguez
Senior Lecturer, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation - UTS
Jess Corones
General Manager of Performance Support and Olympic Campaign - Swimming Australia
Assmaah Helal
Chief Operating Officer - Creating Chances
Charissa Lanham
Design and Innovation Director - Modibodi
Zarlia Norris
Program Officer - Office of Sport
Cathy Gorman-Brown
Director, Olympic Sport Venues - Office of Sport
Michelle Collins
Director and Practice Principal, Physiotherapist
