Kim Scott - Asst. Village Manager

Kim came to the energy and resources sector with a strong background in hospitality management. She saw an opportunity to bring her love for people into a new environment.

"I could see that my love of hospitality and people would be valuable here," Kim explains. "I hoped to enhance the level of service and care provided."

Now, as an Assistant Village Manager, that care is at the centre of her work. Working away from home can be tough, and Kim understands the importance of looking after the wellbeing of residents.

"Being able to care for our staff members' welfare, mentally and physically, when they are away from home and in a challenging environment is very important to me," she says.

Choosing where to work is a big decision. For Kim, the choice to join Sodexo was influenced by recommendations from other women in the industry and a clear alignment of values.

"I could see via the Sodexo website that it was a company championing inclusivity, which is important to me," Kim recalls. "The Pride Network stood out straight away as a movement I wanted to be a part of and support."

Since joining, Kim has become a visible advocate for inclusivity. She is a proud gay woman who demonstrates what it looks like to be authentic in the workplace. By being visible, she hopes to encourage others, especially younger women, to be proud of who they are and to see a bright future for themselves in the mining industry.