Department staff shine at NT women’s award
Congratulations to Dorothy Close, the departments’ own director Regional Geoscience, who won the Public Sector category of the NT News Woman of the Year Awards 2024.
Dorothy, is a dedicated and committed public servant who has been servicing the community for close to 30 years.
Starting as a geologist she has worked right across the Territory, both in the field exploring the vast Northern Territory (NT) geology and later into leadership roles. Her passion for both the Territory and geoscience shines through in all that she does.
In her role as director Regional Geoscience at the NT Geological Survey, she leads a team of highly trained experts to collect and analyse geoscientific data to ensure access to accurate information to aid the discovery and development of the Territory’s mineral and energy resources.
Dorothy’s outstanding long service to the public sector shows that commitment, dedication and knowledge drives outcomes and change, which inspires many around her.
The department had 2 finalists in the Public Sector category - congratulations to Dr Anne Walters who is the director of the Northern Australian People Capacity and Response Network (NAPCaRN). Anne also organises monthly networking meetings, programs and intern opportunities for women.
The department congratulates both women who are using their expertise, experience and passion to grow their relevant industries and supporting other women.
