Angela Hucker

Angela Hucker is an Australian social entrepreneur, certified mindset coach, and a recognised thought leader in construction industry reform. She is the founder and CEO of Empowering People in Construction (EPIC), a certified social enterprise that promotes workplace inclusion, psychological safety, and leadership development across the Australian construction sector.

Early life and education

Angela Hucker holds qualifications including a Diploma of Project Management, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and certifications in mindset coaching. She has completed leadership training through Tourism Tasmania’s Unordinary Leadership Program and the Frankly Women Leadership Program, and has been ranked in the top 10% of the 360⁰ Leadership Profile globally.[internal submission "Resume – Angela Hucker – 2025"] Check |url= value (help). Retrieved September 2025. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Career

Hucker has held senior roles across construction, infrastructure, energy, and government sectors, including with UGL, Marinus Link, Sustainable Timber Tasmania, and Tourism Tasmania. Her expertise includes contract management, strategic procurement, and probity.

As a Probity Advisor, she has overseen several major Tasmanian Government projects, including:

Legacy Radio Network Decommissioning Project – Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management
Electronic Security Systems Tender – Department of Justice
Core Systems Replacement – Skills Tasmania (Department of State Growth)
PEPPOL e-invoicing system – Department of Treasury and Finance
Government Fleet Vehicle Tender – Department of Treasury and Finance
Major Energy Consultant Panel – ReCFIT (Department of State Growth)
Cross-department Marketing Services Panel – Premier & Cabinet, Health, Treasury, Police, and TasTAFE

She also serves as a Tribunal Member for the Tasmanian Department of Justice, reviewing disciplinary matters involving legal practitioners.[internal submission "Relevant Experience – Angela Hucker"] Check |url= value (help). Retrieved September 2025. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Empowering People in Construction (EPIC)

Founded in 2023, Empowering People in Construction (EPIC) is a social enterprise focused on cultural transformation in construction. EPIC offers programs in:

AI-powered learning and development
Peer support and mentoring
Compliance and psychosocial hazard management
Inclusive leadership coaching

Signature initiatives include the EPIC Elevate Mentoring Program and Unleash Your Potential Coaching Program.[internal submission "Capability Statement – EPIC"] Check |url= value (help). Retrieved September 2025. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Awards and recognition

Hucker’s work has earned numerous accolades:

Winner, 2023 AWIC Exceptional Contribution to Construction Award
Finalist, 2024 Women in Industry Awards
Finalist, 2023 AWIC Excellence in Construction Awards
State Finalist (3 categories), 2025 Telstra Best of Business Awards:
- Accelerating Women
- Building Communities
- Embracing Innovation

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Thought leadership and media

Hucker is a public speaker and published contributor. She has spoken at:

TEDx Hobart (2024) – Your Voice. Your Power [1]
Sydney Build Expo (2024, 2025)
Construction Workforce Summit
Future of Construction Summit (FCON24, FCON25)
Women in Procurement Conference
Bluebeam Live! World Tour
Tasmanian Major Projects Conference
Australian Institute of Health and Safety Symposium TAS (2024)
Women In Construction Summit (2025)
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Webinar
Women for Economic Leadership and Development USA Webinar

She has authored or been featured in:

PlanRadar – Thought leadership series including From leadership to action: How construction decision-makers can lead inclusive sector-wide change, Constructing support: Mentorship, mental health, and the power of support networks, Leadership beyond the plan: Strengthening minority representation in construction , Building a culture of respect: The importance of anti-bullying initiatives in construction, Breaking ground: Why now is the time for addressing gender diversity in Australian construction
Viewpoint by Trimble – Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
Consult Clarity – 7 Questions on Leadership
ABC Radio Hobart – FIFO experience and systemic reform
Multiple industry publications including Build-it Australia, ProjectPro365, and Women Building NSW[internal submission "Telstra – Industry Presence"] Check |url= value (help). Retrieved September 2025. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Hucker also hosts the You Are EPIC Podcast, available on Spotify and YouTube.

Advocacy and community involvement

Hucker is an active advocate for diversity and inclusion. She has held multiple committee roles with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC):

Tasmania State Committee (2023-2025)
National Advocacy Committee (2023–2025)
National Diversity & Inclusion Committee (2023–2025)

She also serves in voluntary roles with:

Women Building NSW Ambassador Program
White Ribbon Australia – Community Partner
Beacon Foundation – Mentor
Raise Foundation – Youth Mentorship
Ronald McDonald House Hobart – Volunteer
Global Youth Leadership Summit USA – Mentor (2024, 2025)
Red Bull Hardline – Field Marshal
Be Hers – Mentor
St John Ambulance Event Health Services – First Aid Officer
Crimestoppers – Beach and Street Patrol (Schoolies)
State Emergency Services – Field Officer

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