When Emily Poole left high school, she had no idea where her career would take her. However, ten years later, she’s thriving as a Customer Accounts Manager at Mawsons, (A.K.A. one of Australia’s leading construction materials and quarrying companies) and loving every minute.
In her inspiring interview, Emily shares her story of growth, progression, and unexpected passion. Emily’s journey shows that you don’t need to have everything figured out at 18. Sometimes, just being willing to “give it a go” can lead to opportunities you never imagined. So, if you’re interested in following in Emily’s footsteps, all you need to do is recognise that with the right support and the chance to learn, entry-level roles can evolve into careers you’re truly proud of.
Dive right into Emily’s inspiring interview and learn all about her career journey with Mawsons, including insights into:
- How a Certificate III can kickstart a long-term career.
- What working in quarrying and sales really looks like.
- Why being curious and open can lead to unexpected career growth.
- What a day in the life of a Customer Accounts Manager involves.
- How Mawsons supports young professionals in rural and regional Australia.
And much, much more!
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If you think working in a quarry sounds dull, think again! Mawsons is a proudly Australian-owned company that’s been shaking things up in the construction materials space for over 100 years. With a huge footprint across regional Victoria and Southern NSW, Mawsons isn’t just about concrete and rocks, it’s about building real careers with real impact.
What makes Mawsons stand out? For starters, they’re all about growing from the ground up. Just like Emily, who started her journey in a traineeship and now manages customer accounts, Mawsons backs their people every step of the way. Whether you’re interested in logistics, business, engineering, or hands-on site work, they offer a mix of roles that let you explore your strengths while learning on the job.
But it’s not just about hard hats and high-vis. Mawsons is big on community, teamwork, and supporting young people to find their path, even if you’ve never set foot near a quarry. So if you’re looking for a workplace that’s grounded, growth-focused, and anything but boring, Mawsons might just be your perfect match. So, what are you waiting for? Kickstart your Mawsons career today!
Video transcript
Hi, my name’s Emily Poole, I’m a Customer Accounts Manager and I have been with the company for ten years.
Q: Can you tell us about your role and how you got started?
A: My current role is Customer Accounts Manager, where I deal with customers and their sales enquiries.
I started straight out of school in a Certificate III Business Admin traineeship, and now I’m in a manager role.
Q: What are your favourite aspects about working for Mawsons?
A: I enjoy visiting the customer and quarry sites, I enjoyed the admin role but wanted to learn more, which led to my manager role.
Q: Can you share some highlights from your Mawsons journey?
A: My highlights would be my career progression from admin to manager role, and working with different teams in the quarries and with the customers.
Q: What do you wish more people knew about your industry?
A: What might surprise young people is that an entry-level role can lead to a long-term career, just like mine has.
Q: What advice would you give to your high-school self?
A: When I left school, I had no idea what I wanted to do, no idea about quarrying and the industry, and here I am 10 years later still building on my career. My advice would be to just give it a go.
