Seize your career and take control of your present and future

One third of our lives are spent at work. While we may not have complete control over how we spend this time, we all make decisions and choices that determine how the big decades of our lives turn out. Will we be stuck in a job we don’t like? Will our Islamic values be safeguarded? Will we have time for family? Will we leave a positive mark in society? Let’s move beyond societal expectations and cultural pressures, look within ourselves, and have a critical discussion with the topic of career.

Our Muslim Career Summit invites high schoolers, university students, and working professionals to a day of workshops, talks and panel discussions exploring career from a much-needed critical Muslim perspective. We also have a free-roaming segment where you can have chats with upto 15 experienced figures and mentors from the Muslim community who cover a broad range of industries, work contexts and philosophies.

• Date: Sat 21 Sep
• Time: 10am to 3:30pm
• Venue: Bryan Brown Theatre & Function Centre (Upstairs Community Rooms), Bankstown
• Price: $5
• Lunch catering and refreshments included

Register by Thursday 19 September

• 10:00 – 10:30: [Talk] Work as Worship: Elevating our Understanding of Career | Muhammad

 

• 10:30 – 11:30: [Workshop] Cultivating a God-Centred Career | Dr Imran Lum

 

• 11:30 – 12:00: Tea, Coffee & Dhuhr Prayer

 

• 12:00 – 1:00: [Panel] Finding Balance, Meaning and Fulfilment in Our Work | Aziz Dindar, Ust Sahar Dandan, Muhammad

 

• 1:00 – 1:30: Lunch Break (Catering Provided)

 

• 1:30 – 3:30: Free Roam: Chat with upto 15 highly experienced and well-rounded career leaders including the speakers above on all things career

Ust Sahar Dandan

CEO of Greendale Garden Cemetery | Former Program Director at Lebanese Muslim Association | Islamic Studies Teacher Sahar has a unique blend of expertise in the sacred Islamic sciences, engineering, and organisational development. She is currently the CEO of Greendale Garden Cemetery, an exciting new project set to launch next month. She also teaches Islamic texts privately and is a freelance project specialist. She has made significant contributions to our local Muslim community by serving as a Program Director at the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA). Prior to this, she gained a decade of experience in leading engineering teams in companies such as LCF, Air Liquide and Mauri Yeast Australia. She has also founded a not-for-profit organisation delivering humanitarian aid to West Africa, and a pioneering sports, health and education program for diverse women. Her pursuit of the sacred Islamic sciences includes learning from the well-known Murabit al-Hajj bin Fahfou from Mauritania (may Allah have mercy on him). #cemetery #leadership #organisationaldevelopment #projectmanagement #consultant #notforprofit #muslimcommunity #islamicstudies  

Aziz Dindar

CFO at Penny Appeal | Former Head of Department at ABC & Former Director at Deloitte Aziz is a seasoned career leader with significant experience across the private sector and our local Muslim community. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Penny Appeal Australia, a Muslim charity based around the globe. Prior to this, he gained decades of experience in finance, governance, and business services from companies including Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Deloitte. In these roles he has served as a Senior Manager, Director, General Manager and Head of Department. He is also Secretary for Brothers In Need, a board member for Mattraville Mosque, and teaches Qur’an to youth. #finance #governance #islamiccharity #notforprofit #muslimcommunity  

Dr Imran Lum

Head of Islamic Finance at NAB | PhD (Islamic Studies) at University of Melbourne | Podcast Host  Imran has made notable contributions and achievements in a number of areas. He is currently the Head of Islamic Finance at National Australia Bank (NAB). Prior to this, he was appointed by the Foreign Minister as a Board Member of the Australia-ASEAN Council, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). He is an author, founder of two successful podcasts, and co-founder of a not-for-profit organisation serving our local Muslim community. He has also completed a PhD of Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. He was listed 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians, and was ranked in the top 500 who make the Islamic Economy by ISLAMICA 500. #islamicfinance #bank #islamicstudies #academia #arabic #notforprofit #muslimcommunity #podcast  

Muhammad

Instructor at Melbourne Muslim Seminary | Former Lecturer at La Trobe Univesity & ISAR Istanbul Research Academy Muhammad is long-time student of the sacred Islamic sciences, and humanities and social sciences. He is currently an instructor of Western intellectual history at Melbourne Muslim Seminary, having previously taught at La Trobe University, and ISAR Istanbul Research Academy, Turkey. He co-founded First Philosophy, Fraser’s GAMSAT Tuition, and Sanad Foundation Australia. Recently, he helped establish the Institute for Regenerative Livelihoods which focuses on reviving the Islamic community through traditional mu’amalah and social permaculture. He has also advised governments on career and vocational education. #islamicstudies #humanitiesandsocialsciences #academia #cofounder #muslimcommunity  

Dean Mousad

CEO and Founder at Invictus Solutions & Brothers In Need Dean is an experienced community leader and has close to a decade of experience in the not-for-profit organisation management industry. He is currently CEO and Founder of Invictus Solutions, offering workshops, mentoring, and counselling to individuals and institutions. Previously he co-founded Project Quran and Brothers In Need, at which he is the current Managing Director. He is also a qualified counsellor and has a Diploma in Community Services (Case Management). Brothers In Need, under Dean’s leadership, was awarded the Australian Muslim Community Organisation of the Year for 2020 by the Australian Muslim Achievement Awards (AMAA). #leadership #cofounder #notforprofit #counselling #consultant #muslimcommunity  

Dr Sadia Hossain

Lecturer (Public Health) at Western Sydney University Sadia is an academic with broad teaching and research experience, and actively contributes to our local Muslim community affairs. She is currently a Lecturer in Public Health and Academic Program Advisor for postgraduate students at Western Sydney University (WSU). Previously, she has had involvement at University of New South Wales, Flinders University, University of Adelaide, and University of Wollongong in a variety of roles including Lecturer, Research Fellow and Project Coordinator. She has completed a PhD at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She also gives back to our local Muslim community by volunteering at Young Muslim Sisters (YMS) and Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA). Currently, she is Principal Investigator of WARDA (Women’s Awareness in ReproDuctive ‘Aafiyah) aiming to improve the health of Muslim women in NSW. #publichealth #academia #research #muslimcommunity #motherofthree  

Mohammad Kaiser Iqbal

Associate Director at NSW Treasury (State Government) Mohammad is a seasoned leader from the NSW’s public sector and contributes to projects within our local Muslim community. He has over a decade of experience at NSW Treasury (State Government) and is currently an Associate Director. He’s worked on many of the mega projects including the funding of Metro and Light Rail. He is a Chartered Accountant and worked at a mid-tier Chartered firm before joining NSW Treasury. He also actively volunteers in several local Muslim community initiatives including South West Muslim Association (SWMA), Muslim Votes Matter, and a series of mosques in Sydney’s south west. He is also known from his knowledge in investing and travelling and mentors early-career Muslims in financial literacy alongside budget travelling. #economics #accounting #finance #publicsector #muslimcommunity #fatherofthree #muslimsinwanderlust  

Sumya Rahman

Teacher (Chemistry) at Al-Faisal College | MYA Board Member | Student at Usul Academy Sumya serves young people and our local Muslim community through her professional and volunteer experience. She has close to a decade of teaching experience, and is currently a high school teacher at Al-Faisal College, specialising in chemistry. In the past she has taught at Rooty Hill High School, a public school, and IQRA college, a Muslim school with a high percentage of children from refugee backgrounds based in Adelaide. She has over a decade of experience serving as an active volunteer and Executive Member at numerous not-for-profit organisations in our local Muslim community. She is also currently a second-year student of the sacred Islamic sciences at Usul Academy, Turkey. She is a Co-Founder and Board Member at MYA. #chemistry #muslimschool #publicschool #notforprofit #muslimcommunity #islamicstudies  

Sabeeh Hussain

Investment Director at Elanor Investors Group Sabeeh has extensive experience in the investment banking and corporate finance real estate industries. He has transacted over $1 billion worth of assets (including shopping centres, office buildings, and healthcare assets) and is currently the fund manager of a $300m healthcare real estate fund. Sabeeh has a past of history of learning arabic and leading the ISSBH at Sydney Boys. He is deeply passionate about his various hobbies, which range from coding, to soccer, to travel. #finance #investmentbanking #realestate #fundsmanagement  

Faisal Ahmed

Senior Project Manager at Transport for NSW (State Government) Faisal is a Senior Project Manager at Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW). He has dedicated his career to shaping the built environment, with a particular focus on public transport. Over the past fifteen years, Faisal has played a pivotal role in the development of major infrastructure projects across Sydney. His experience includes working on iconic projects like Sydney Metro, Westconnex, and delivering Zero Emission Buses. Faisal’s expertise lies in design and project management of complex infrastructure projects. His passion for public transport drives him to deliver sustainable and efficient solutions that benefit communities. Faisal is involved with his local mosque providing essential services for the local community including organising Jummah prayer and Eid Prayer. #engineering #projectmanagement #publicsector #infrastructure #transport  

Tanvir Ahmed

Senior Legal Counsel at RES | Former Senior Associate at Clayotn Utz Tanvir is a lawyer specialising in infrastructure projects. He spent over ten years working at various law firms where he advised government departments, investors and construction companies on large infrastructure projects such as railways, motorways, the National Broadband Network, water treatment plants, resource mines and power plants. About two years ago he became an in house lawyer at a company that develops renewable energy facilities. Tanvir has a past history of studying classical Islamic sciences at various madrasahs in Sydney and conducting salaat al jumu’ah at the network of musallas in the CBD. #law #infrastructure #renewables #climatechange #contracts #construction  

Basmah Kahil

Founder and Director of Sage House Psychology Basmah is a registered psychologist with a special interest trauma, grief, and the intersectionality between faith and psychology. She is passionate about increasing mental health awareness and reducing stigma through psychoeducation with the aim of bridging the gap between her community and therapy. In 2024, she founded Sage House Psychology, a psychology practice grounded in psychology, faith, creativity and community. #psychology #islamicpsychology #faith #mindbodysoul #intersectionality #community  

Shihab Hamid

Head of Product Management at Atlassian | Founder of GoPray App Shihab leads one of the product management organisations in Australia’s premier technology company. He has a background in Computer Science and a 20 year career spanning roles in Software Engineering, Engineering Management and Product Management. Starting with a love of STEM , he is passionate about the intersection of technology, business and bringing new products to market. He has taken several products from zero to one, from big products generating over half a billion in revenue through to founding apps like Go Pray to benefit the Muslim community. #tech #software #product #entrepreneurship #muslimcommunity  

Raadee Mah

Junior Doctor at Concord Hospital | Founder of Muslims in Medical School Raadee studied a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science before commencing his Doctor of Medicine at The University of Sydney. He now works at Concord and Canterbury Hospital as a Junior Doctor. His passion for bringing people together led him to start ‘Muslims in Medical School’ (MiMS), an organization which provides social events, education and networking between NSW Muslim Medical Students and the rest of the community. In his spare time he loves learning the Arabic language and training Brazillian Jujitsu and Judo. #medicine #arabic #notforprofit #muslimcommunity #bjj