Victoria’s Big Build is providing opportunities for women to learn, work and lead this International Women’s Day.
More than a thousand women work on the Big Build, with hundreds in leadership positions and even more on the ground working with our construction partners, including in traditionally male dominated roles – but we can always do better.
We're committed to programs and initiatives that promote, celebrate and highlight the achievements of women while paving the way for gender equality in the workplace.
These programs and initiatives are helping attract and grow the next generation of skilled, confident women in transport:
- The Building Equality Policy came into effect at the start of last year and was designed to address gender stereotypes in the building industry. Applying to new government projects valued at $20 million or more, it mandates female representation in at least:
- 3% of each trade role
- 7% of each non-trade position
- 35% of management, supervisor and specialist labour roles
- 4% of labour hours for apprentices and trainees.
- The Women in Apprenticeships fund supports 10 projects to create a pipeline of skilled workers to help build Victoria’s future.
- The Women in Transport (WiT) Mentoring Program supports women working in construction.
- Applications are now open and close Thursday 6 April.
- The WiT Leadership Development Scholarships provide opportunities for career advancement for high potential women to rise to senior positions within the industry.
- Applications are now open and close Friday 21 April.
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