Accomplished young electrician and business owner, Georgia Beveridge, has been recognised at Zonta Mackay's 2025 esteemed International Women's Day High Tea in Mackay. The Sarina local was invited to share her career journey as a panellist, highlighting her career success thus far.
Georgia’s career began with her receiving the First Year Apprentice of the Year award while completing her apprenticeship with Aurizon. She has recently started her own small business and credits hard work and perseverance to her success.
From her early years at Sarina State High School, Georgia’s dedication led to her becoming a year-level leader from years seven to twelve. Her ongoing involvement in the community earned her the prestigious Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank Senior Schooling Scholarship, opening doors to new opportunities.
Graduating high school in 2020, during a global pandemic, Georgia navigated the challenges of finding electrical and mechanical apprenticeship opportunities. Despite the overwhelming task, Georgia was determined to succeed and by the end of the year had secured eight job offers.
Although several offers required her to relocate, Georgia chose an electrical apprenticeship with Aurizon, allowing her to stay local. Being awarded both the Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank Apprenticeship Scholarship and the Aurizon First Year Apprentice of the Year in 2021, Georgia had positively cemented her name in the Sarina community.
By 2024, Georgia received Electrical Apprentice of the Year, before becoming a fully qualified electrician seven months early, a testament to her dedication and hard work. Continuing to focus on her development, Georgia has enrolled in Electrical Engineering at CQUniversity in Mackay to further enhance her skills and advance her career.
When she is not attending community events, studying, or honing her electrical skills at work, Georgia crafts handmade jewellery and accessories as part of her business, Beyond The Dust. Each collection has been named after the women who have inspired her throughout her journey.
Georgia believes the support from the women in her life, along with opportunities from Community Bank Sarina and her apprenticeship, were integral to her success.
"Those opportunities were key to my success," she said.
"Without that support, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Georgia Beveridge (left) and Maree Franettovich (Sarina Community Bank) at the Zonta Mackay International Women's Day High Tea at the MECC. Photo supplied
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