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Women in trades and construction
ESG Leadership – Women Empowerment

Women in Non-Traditional Careers: Building Pathways to Success

Breaking barriers in construction, trades, healthcare, and agriculture. Scholarship programs, mentorship, and visa sponsorship for women pursuing high-value, secure careers.

The Equity Challenge

Australia faces a dual challenge: workforce shortages in construction, trades, and aged care, paired with severe gender inequity.

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Women in construction

Massive underrepresentation in skilled trades

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Gender pay gap

In construction industry

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Women in aged care

Yet undervalued and under-compensated

Our commitment: 50% of our job placements to women by 2028. We're building systemic change through ethical recruitment, support services, and workplace advocacy.

Our Women's Empowerment Pathways

Comprehensive support from training to job placement and beyond.

Trades Scholarship Program

Government financial support for women entering construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry.

  • Training stipends
  • Equipment costs
  • Mentorship pairing
  • Job placement guarantee

Women-Only Cohort Programs

Tailored recruitment and training programs for women in non-traditional industries.

  • Cohort-based learning
  • Female mentors
  • Workplace confidence building
  • Peer support

Employer Sponsorship Pathways

Help women access visa sponsorship in skilled trades and healthcare roles.

  • 482 visa pathways
  • Labour Agreement support
  • Skills assessment
  • Employer matching

Wellbeing & Integration Support

Ongoing support ensuring successful workplace integration and job satisfaction.

  • Mental health access
  • Workplace rights training
  • Financial literacy
  • Cultural support

High-Demand Career Opportunities

Women are breaking into skilled trades, construction, healthcare, and agriculture, securing well-paid, secure employment.

Construction & Carpentry

Construction & Carpentry

Carpenter
Electrician
Plumber
HVAC Technician
Project Manager
Trades & Engineering

Trades & Engineering

Welder
Heavy Equipment Operator
Industrial Mechanic
Machinery & Plant Operator
Healthcare & Aged Care

Healthcare & Aged Care

Aged Care Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Nurse
Allied Health Professional
Agriculture & Horticulture

Agriculture & Horticulture

Farm Manager
Horticultural Specialist
Agricultural Technician

Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join women across Australia who are building careers in construction, trades, healthcare, and agriculture. We help connect you with training support, mentorship and job placement.

Ready to Start Your Australian Journey?

Whether you're an employer looking to hire or a worker exploring your options — we're here to help every step of the way.

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